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I just got home from taking my General Upgrade test and I'm happy to say, I passed. I'm now KB3VQT/AG :w00t: Time to hit the books and hopefully by end of June be ready for the Extra Upgrade.

I would like to submit the following as my contest entry. For now I have created a pdf file with notes and some instruction on what I did to make the Cactus Super J-Pole. As soon as I get it all completed and operating I will add more pictures. Below is two pictures of the main antenna ready for...

I am putting the final touches on the Cactus Super J-Pole Antenna I'm making and now need to weatherproof the coax connection. What is the best way of doing this? I have seen people use electrical tape and some use heat shrink tubing. What is really the best way to weatherproof the connection?

What affect do two coax lines running beside each other have on the other or does it really matter?

After researching and looking at all the possible solutions for a antenna that I either wanted to build or buy for 2 meter and 70cm use, I decided to attempt building a Super J-Pole. I figured the cost of me building on was more economically sound and the experience gained in the process would...

I am wanting to build a 2 Meter Yagi and have been looking through Google at all the different articles about building different designs. To be honest, right now I'm on information overload. I saw a few that I liked and thought I might be able to handle building but I still don't know anything...

Today at work I was given an antenna and I'm not sure what kind it is. I'm pretty sure its a 2 Meter antenna but other than that its a mystery to me. I'm including some pictures in hopes someone might recognize it. Also, can anyone tell me what that connector is called. I just got home so I'm...

I have a couple old CB's that were given to me years ago and I would like to try and keep them as nice as possible. I don't use either at all but was wondering what is the best way to store them and keep them nice.

I'm looking to buy a Laptop and was wondering if there is anything specific or any special features I should look for in one when considering using it for Amateur Radio.

I was wondering what is the longest time any of you have ever left your radio on? I set mine up to scan the 10 Meter frequencies that I can talk on as a Technician and was wondering if there is some general guideline that should be followed as far as how long a radio should be left on.

I got my MFJ 941E Antenna Tuner yesterday and was trying to figure out how to use it today. I understand how to connect it to the transmitter and the antenna to it. I understand that to use it for tuning the switch must be on Coax 1 which is where my antenna coax is connected. Per the...

Bleh! Thunderstorms in the area today. I read or was told somewhere to unplug my antenna at the radio when there are thunderstorms. How much truth is there to this or how much is myth? Is it just good general practice?

Is there some type of computer logbook that I could download to keep track of my contacts? I thought I saw one on the ARRL site but can't find it now. If there are only purchase ones, could someone recommend a good one that is not too over the top?

I made my first contact today with a gentleman from Honduras. It sounded like he was in the room with me (5/9). I'm still shaking from the excitement :w00t: Can someone please tell me what this means?: two green stamps on one IRC is required. SAE requested I understand the Self Addressed...

I finally got my first antenna in the wind. :thumbup: The Antron 99 is about 30 - 40 feet above ground level. Mast and antenna alone are 27 feet and the bottom of the mast ends just below the crest of my roof. Given that, I'm guessing 30 feet ground to bottom of antenna and then 17 feet of...

I am thinking about mounting 2 vertical antenna's on the same mounting pole and was wondering what the minimum separation distance should be between the the two main elements? Center to center if I mount them the way I have in mind, there would be about one foot between them. Is that enough...

I'm not sure if this question should have gone here or in the General forum but what I'm looking for is if someone knows where the Orbitron Screensaver.ini file is found? I have noticed it only updates something like every 5 seconds or so and I would like to see if I can change it to realtime...

I have a chimney on the house I'm renting and it is no longer in use. I was thinking of putting a mounting pole down the flue and mounting my Antron 99 on that pole. I could then run the coax down the flue as well and into the house via the opening in my wall. Has anyone done this before or what...

I am looking to purchase a Antenna Tuner / Analyzer and would like to keep my cost to $100 or less. Does anyone know of a quality unit for that price range? If that is not an option, what would be the next step up as far as cost? $150-$200?

Any of the rest of you guys and gals Chef's? I'm in school to be one.