VK Logger Ham Radio Forum Archive

Battery contacts ?
biscuit tins , oil cans and some other containers spring to mind

I expect that's a big not allowed , same reason a normal power pole

When was the last time you bought a roll of even 1mm2 copper ?
the Korean stuff is cheaper and unreliable so the 7 core looks fairly good

For those who did not realise or are on low data , have someone download the win10 image and store on a bootable usb , upgrade easy or as in my case virtual win10 , kinda makes charging for win10 one day more difficult ,

for those who like me don't feel comfortable with the gui in win10 some light fixes google classic menu for win10 and also godmode http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/enabling-godmode-windows-10 https://sourceforge.net/projects/classicshell/ and follow the other links to turn off the miscrorubbish co...

"VK4WDM"in the morning I was greeted with a page that went something like "Welcome to Windows 10, click here to proceed" That is what happened to me! I will give it a try for a few days and see what happens. I presume there is an easy way of reverting back to Win7? 73 Wayne VK4WD...

I run a converted 2400 watt blade server supply for 48vdc , it was 51.75 but with some work was adjusted , not for the feint hearted , for 12vdc a generic supply from a seller who deals in car parts on ebay but had imported some good supplies as generics with excellent figures at a good price ( 60 a...

Wayne Soda and walnut shell blasting can be done with an 8cft @ 45lbs compressor and a small hand held gun you can buy from most auto parts suppliers , the media is easy to obtain and walnut shell strips light paint back well without destroying things iike cabinets , I recntly used my cheap 5 gallon...

Soda blast is effective and cheap

Joining will produce yet another impedance lump , spend 20$ and upgraade to at least rg something thicker

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My question to the wood experts out there is what to paint it with to preserve it?

73

Wayne VK4WDM""

Two pack or polyurethane

Good business would suggest a reminder by email or similar would generate a higher re-knewl rate , and is good customer service

Thanks for taking the time Theo , the radio is attractive but time will reduce the cost I guess , est hope sensible reigns over at Icom Au

"VK3AMB"Ross just dropped it to $1995.00.

Regards
Bernard"
I am told US $1495.00 rrp (2015 AU), go price is currently US 100 less so the competition will come quickly along with the faults

"VK4WTN"Does anyone know if any companies are supplying commercial Hexbeams in Australia
regards Wayne VK4WTN""

Not to my knowledge , rolling your own is not difficult and cost little .

Last night I had a quick swing across 40 around midnight , two bands of voices/music as mentioned across the lower segment and complete chaos , no interest once identified as obviously complaining wont do a thing imho . I suppose a concerted effort might get some result ?

Was in Dicks a couple of days ago looking for another gps , jb was 10% cheaper plus some adjustment when asked , Dicks aint always cheaper

I am reserving judgement as you have several relevent comments , and I hated the 7100 which failed after an hours use and I sold the replacement quickly . TheIcom radio maybe ok though and I wait until a friend gets his , certainly the price is indeterminant atm thanks to the failing au$ , my curren...

I should think a modest power solid state unit of any reasonable age will do seeing he will be diddydahing , a suitable rx external to his ham radio can be had cheaply I expect , maybe a valve radio running less watts as I assume he would handle some tuning ?

"VK3ALZ"Hello Richard I installed one just recently. Mine holds a hexbeam (which is a story in itself!) }:[ I found an article online by VK3YY which had some very good hints and ideas. https://vk3yy.wordpress.com/2015/11/03/nbs-antennas-mast/ snip 73 Michael VK3ALZ '' Useful information , ...