Agreed. Keep in mind that Amateur Radio is not was it used to be. It is not longer considers an emergency service. Most people are surprised it still exists or comment the Hams they know are grumpy o
Many AM station bother staying on the because they can on operate on the FM band via a FM translator license. Mike N2MS _______________________________________________ RFI mailing list RFI@contesting
My question is what is the problem in the public's eye? They only ones affected for the most part are Hams and the FCC no longer considers Amateur Radio as an Emergency service. Very few people liste
Ed, Thanks for the explanation. We also have to remember Amateur Radio is a hobby and until other consumer or business services are affected there will be little incentive to impose stricter regulati
Good advice. When you turn off breakers don't forget to turn off any battery backup devices during your investigation. I had a nagging noise on 60 meters. I turned off all circuit breakers but still
Gary, Thanks for the reminder on the importance of regular maintenance and the explanation about of the lightning loop. I saw a picture of this loop on Jim Hawkin's excellent site from WCBS/WFAN and
It could be a OTH Radar. Check out 'Ghadir' OTH Radar: <https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Category:HF> Mike N2MS _______________________________________________ RFI mailing list RFI@contesting.com http:
I still hear two wideband signals here. See attached. It will be interesting to see if the signals go down in strength like those of the European Hams as that part of the world enters dusk. Mike N2MS
Jim recommended the model CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD 1500/1000 watt version. Costco does not have this model. Mike N2MS _______________________________________________ RFI mailing list RFI@contesting.co
Remember that K(YC ordered the model with Power Factor Correction (PFC). Products with PFC usually have better filtering characteristics. Costco does not stock it but it is available on Amazon: <http
Oops... K9YC Mike N2MS _______________________________________________ RFI mailing list RFI@contesting.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/rfi
Ken, I don't know what the market os for vintage equipment these days. Have you considered donating them to an Aircraft Museum. They may be interested in them. You may want to post this information o
Amateur Radio is a hobby service. Read the FCC introduction: <https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service> The Amateur Radio is no longer considered and Emer
This list cuts attachments. Here is a link to FCC-20-184. <https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-20-184A1.pdf> Section 34 explains that Amateur Radio is not considered and emergency service. Mi
It is no longer a convenience for many people. It is a necessity for people who have jobs which require travel or outside work. Mike N2MS _______________________________________________ RFI mailing l
Do you have one of those freebe senior citizen flip-phones? Make sure the texting works. Mike N2MS _______________________________________________ RFI mailing list RFI@contesting.com http://lists.con