Bill
I just played the waiting game on the email to arrive. I did learn to make note of the passcode though. I had to get a replacement Droid and did not write the passcode down and had to wait again. Sorry I couldn't be much more help.

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Dustin
N0DSN

Dave
Glad to hear that worked for you. Thank you for the info on the phone setting as well.
I will have to remember to look at that. I also notice the difference in signal strength after updating.

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Dustin
N0DSN

Dave

I use aprs on my droid and have noticed that if I don't update my roaming capabilities once a week that the aprs app has an issue pushing the data to send. Just my experience. That is the only issue I have found using it.

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Dustin
N0DSN

Thanks for the help. Getting good information means alot. As far as an amp goes I would love to get one but just want to finish with antennas before adding power. And I do have the Al-811 in mind to get. As far as cw goes. I currently don't operate cw. In the process of learning now. Looks like I got some work ahead of me. But enjoyable non the less.
N0DSN

Thanks for the replies. I will have to look at the vertical. I did check out W4RNL's website. Lots of info that I will have to look at. Thanks again.
N0DSN

I am considering putting up an antenna for 40/80m DX this year. Station consists of Kenwood TS-2000 and a Mosley TA-33 Jr Warc for 10-20 100 watts. I do have a Buckmaster OCF Dipole up at 30ft I have been using for these two bands. Looking to get something with better performance. Wonder what would be a good way to go? I have been considering a loop but just don't know what would be best. Let me know your thoughts and what works for you!
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N0DSN

Great Post N2RRA!
We will be participating in 2011 Kids Day again. Second year in a row. Trying to start a little tradition and also encourage my two kids, Hannah 8 and Jacob 6, the joy and pleasure of being a amateur radio operator. They find it "cool" to be able to talk on the radio like dad. Not to mention the enjoyment I get by being able to hopefully spike the interest in a life long hobby. Last year was our first year of many and they actually received a QSL card of their own. From North Dakota non the less. Thanks KB0SNE! I will do my part to pass the word and keep the interest going. Thank you for the same!
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Dustin

Activity!

Thanks for all the replies and useful information. I do have a road that runs north/south and one also east/west. Again I thank all of you for the info.
Hope to get up beginning of the next week.
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KD0BFP

I should have mentioned this. I did see some suggestions on one previous post but can't seem to find that same post again by doing a search.
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KD0BFP

I am getting ready to install my first rotor (Ham IV). My question is what is the best way to get the antenna's to face the same direction as the control box. I would like to use the bearing distance on my logging software and get the antennas as close as I can to this. Thank You for any help.
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KD0BFP
Dustin

Thanks for all the help in the replies. As far as the "Cheapness" of the tower goes. Yes did pick it up cheap from my brother's inlaws just for taking it down.

I am looking at putting up my first rotor (Ham IV) and a HF beam (Mosley TA33 JR). What I am wondering is I have a TB50 bushing installed at the tower point already. Do I need a thrust bearing to go along with this. If so what thrust bearing plate would be work for this setup. I realize I need the rotor shelf it self but dont know about the thrust bearing. Like I said first time install and any help would be greatly appreciated.

KD0BFP