I always use the Salem HRO. Nick isn't the only one to give exceptional service. All the sales reps have always been knowledgable and redy to assist in any way.

David, N1ZHE

I live in a house with a very small lot.

My dipole is only 73 feet long, and won't resonate on 160, even with a good tuner.

What would be a good antenna to use for 160 in my case?

Has anyone tried the 160 meter Isotron?

David

Got any dead Alinco "credit card" HT's laying around?

The KPC 3+ will do 300 baud via the hbaud command.

David

I have a Kantronics KPC-3 Plus and a cable for my Icom IC-706MkIIG.

I used to do VHF packet until it "died" in my semi-rural area.

I got my general ticket and decided to try HF packet. I reset my HBAUD to 300 and went hunting where the band plans say the packet activity should be.

I'll find a good strong signal, find it's center freq, say on 30 meters, then hook up my TNC. But I can't seem to receive the signal in WinPac.

WinPac is communicating with the TNC; I can connect to the built-in PBBS.

Any suggestions?

David, N1ZHE

My rig is currently on the second floor of my house. I can operate 80 meters through 70 cm with my setup.

Notice I said "can operate". I have not yet operated because I can't find a good way to ground my rig.

I've heard that I shouldn't run a long ground line from a second floor location.

Any suggestions on how I can ground this setup?

Thanks!

David

Hi all. I'm about to become the proud owner of a new HF/UHF/VHF rig.

Right now I'm a tech plus, but I expect to pass the General exam at the next VE session in my area.

I live in town on a small lot. I want to get active on as many bands as possible, but I don't have a lot of room or money. I can afford $100 to $150 for an antenna. I intend to run 100 watts only.

I don't mind making my antenna. In fact, I found that for 2 meter FM, my homebrew antenna worked as well as any I have bought!

David, N1ZHE

Trav,

  If I was starting out again with Linux and I knew what I know now, I'd find the latest version of Mandrake. It's the easiest to setup and run. Do yourself a BIG favor and get a really good book on whatever version of Mandrake you get. It WILL come in handy.

  I personally run Red Hat 6.1 (Red Hat is up to version 7 now) and I love it. But trust me, I can't say it enough, Mandrake will go a long way in getting you started off on the right foot with Linux.

  Don't go cheap, buy a version with some apps in it such as Star Office, etc.

  When you get Linux up and running, visit sites such as http://www.rpmfind.org/ and http://www.freshmeat.org and http://www.linuxapps.com/ (maybe .org). This will get you started on downloading free software. There are MANY more sites out there with software, too!

  Good luck! I know you will enjoy Linux. It has a steep learning curve, but it's not impossible. I've been running it for 2 years and there's still much to learn.

  Oh, by the way, you'll have to get used to looking for your own answers. And if you want to email me with a Linux question, feel free.

David, N1ZHE

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