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Posted: 3/4/2024 9:42:01 AM EST
[#1]
Gonna try to make it.
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Posted: 3/4/2024 11:27:36 PM EST
[#2]
In the past we used one of the arfcom 440 frequencies, 440.075 or something like that, with a PL tone and it was fine.
I passed up an IC-275, 25w version a couple months ago for about $200, didn't need it and didn't think I could resell it  It seems unlikely that I'll make it, just too hectic with farming stuff. I dunno, I should probably just see if I can get a reservation and take off and do it, I've only been to Xenia once. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 5:19:28 PM EST
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Have never been. If you could only do one day, would Friday or Saturday be better?
It's a 12 hour drive, but maybe I'll take a road trip |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 6:58:34 PM EST
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Unless things have changed, Friday and Saturday are both good days. Saturday is usually the busiest. Sunday was very much just people winding things down, packing up and bugging out, although it's also a good day to scrounge for bargains in the flea market. Sunday is done by noon, although the non-flea market vendors don't normally start tearing down until noon-ish. I don't know what if anything they do for prize drawings now at the new venue, at Hara it was everyone packed into the hockey arena just after noon on Sunday.
There are a few flea market vendors that don't get there until Saturday, but it's not many. Again, I haven't been in a few years so not sure how things have changed at the new place. I wouldn't go for one day if you're driving 12 hours to get there. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 8:17:38 PM EST
[#5]
Thanks
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Posted: 3/6/2024 9:12:53 PM EST
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Unless things have changed, Friday and Saturday are both good days. Saturday is usually the busiest. Sunday was very much just people winding things down, packing up and bugging out, although it's also a good day to scrounge for bargains in the flea market. Sunday is done by noon, although the non-flea market vendors don't normally start tearing down until noon-ish. I don't know what if anything they do for prize drawings now at the new venue, at Hara it was everyone packed into the hockey arena just after noon on Sunday. There are a few flea market vendors that don't get there until Saturday, but it's not many. Again, I haven't been in a few years so not sure how things have changed at the new place. I wouldn't go for one day if you're driving 12 hours to get there. Sounds like last year at Xenia. I did not pay close attention to the door prize / raffle thing, but they had scrolling TVs in one of the buildings to check the ongoing drawings. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 10:15:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sounds like last year at Xenia. I did not pay close attention to the door prize / raffle thing, but they had scrolling TVs in one of the buildings to check the ongoing drawings. If it's the same way they used to do it, at whatever time on Sunday (I think it was either 12 or 1pm) any prizes from the scrolling TVs that were unclaimed were redrawn until someone who was present to win got called. Once those were all done they would draw the grand prizes. The grand prizes they will ship if you're not there, the hourly drawings they don't. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 7:48:59 AM EST
[#8]
I’ll probably go on Friday.
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Posted: 3/21/2024 8:06:09 AM EST
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The area 10M crew will all be there. Many of them shoot; some may be Arfcommers too.
I may or may not. Got a real estate project I have to wrap up first, then onto springtime tractor stuff. OP: What sort of 2M SSB rig are you looking for ... base, mobile, ? |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 8:18:40 AM EST
[#10]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The area 10M crew will all be there. Many of them shoot; some may be Arfcommers too. I may or may not. Got a real estate project I have to wrap up first, then onto springtime tractor stuff. OP: What sort of 2M SSB rig are you looking for ... base, mobile, ? A base radio would be fine, I plan on using it at home. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 8:28:52 AM EST
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A base radio would be fine, I plan on using it at home. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The area 10M crew will all be there. Many of them shoot; some may be Arfcommers too. I may or may not. Got a real estate project I have to wrap up first, then onto springtime tractor stuff. OP: What sort of 2M SSB rig are you looking for ... base, mobile, ? A base radio would be fine, I plan on using it at home. Single-band, or multi like an FT-726/736? |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 9:08:40 AM EST
[#12]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Single-band, or multi like an FT-726/736? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: The area 10M crew will all be there. Many of them shoot; some may be Arfcommers too. I may or may not. Got a real estate project I have to wrap up first, then onto springtime tractor stuff. OP: What sort of 2M SSB rig are you looking for ... base, mobile, ? A base radio would be fine, I plan on using it at home. Single-band, or multi like an FT-726/736? Just 2m would be fine. I have 6m ssb and don't see myself using uhf ssb. But I am open to different radios without much preference, as I have been looking for a while. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 9:25:49 AM EST
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I'll put the word out amongst the crew here and see who has what (if anything).
Do you have an HF rig that could drive a transverter? Might be another option. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 9:51:16 AM EST
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'll put the word out amongst the crew here and see who has what (if anything). Do you have an HF rig that could drive a transverter? Might be another option. I have used transverters that were already setup by someone else (SHF stuff) but do not know enough about that to have considered the option. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 9:57:04 AM EST
[#15]
Slightly off topic, but there is a local (central Illinois but online bidding) auction with a load of HAM equipment. It begins closing this Sunday at 7 PM
Link I have no commercial interest, just sharing information. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 11:09:22 AM EST
[#16]
Now that I can attend without buying a plane ticket, I will most likely be there again this year.
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Posted: 3/21/2024 12:35:13 PM EST
[#17]
If any of you guys see a working Xiegu G1M and can get it for 50 bucks or less, I will gladly buy it from you.
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Posted: 3/23/2024 10:05:29 PM EST
[#18]
Anyone hear anything about Kenwood offering another Mobile radio like the discontinued TM-D710GA?
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Posted: 3/25/2024 12:26:46 AM EST
[#19]
Planning to be there and should be one of the volunteers if you come to the open house at the clubhouse.
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Posted: 3/25/2024 7:30:27 AM EST
[#20]
Wodstock and I will be setting up camp on Wednesday at the fairgrounds, and I know she'll be in the testing sessions Friday and Saturday, and I'll be there as needed.
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Posted: 5/9/2024 11:59:53 AM EST
[#21]
We are leaving south central Missouri Thursday morning and have a spot in the flea market.
440.075 PL Tone 100 Hz??? |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 12:09:44 AM EST
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: We are leaving south central Missouri Thursday morning and have a spot in the flea market. 440.075 PL Tone 100 Hz??? 440.975 PL 110.9 is what I have programmed from previous years. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 8:14:23 AM EST
[#23]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 440.975 PL 110.9 is what I have programmed from previous years. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: We are leaving south central Missouri Thursday morning and have a spot in the flea market. 440.075 PL Tone 100 Hz??? 440.975 PL 110.9 is what I have programmed from previous years. 440.975 PL 110.9 sounds good. I |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:30:29 AM EST
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:32:36 AM EST
[#25]
Gonna bring my QRP HF setup with me, too. I'll have the FT818 with a dipole made out of two wolf river coils. Will be bringing the 102" telescopic whips, along with a couple 4' CB antennas to try out with it. Sits on top of the big MFJ tripod.
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Posted: 5/10/2024 9:42:22 AM EST
[#26]
Maybe we can try to coordinate a meetup around lunch time Friday or Saturday.
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Posted: 5/10/2024 2:26:50 PM EST
[#27]
 Attached FileMy last trip to the Hamvention was in 1993. I won a hot air balloon ride from Kenwood, but it rained and was cancelled. All I have is this damned button to show for it. I wish I could go this year, but my wife has to work and I've got no one local that is able to ride with me. Maybe next year. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 2:42:09 PM EST
[#28]
I will wave out the window when I cross over the MO/IL border……. And head into the land of flat nothingness and uncertain gun law situations.
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Posted: 5/10/2024 3:16:08 PM EST
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe we can try to coordinate a meetup around lunch time Friday or Saturday. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 3:57:26 PM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/54857/Screenshot_2024-05-10_142401_png-3210524.JPG My last trip to the Hamvention was in 1993. I won a hot air balloon ride from Kenwood, but it rained and was cancelled. All I have is this damned button to show for it. I wish I could go this year, but my wife has to work and I've got no one local that is able to ride with me. Maybe next year. Pretty sure I have the florescent pink Yaesu hat somewhere from 1993. Too wet for farming, if I had a hotel reservation I would go 
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Posted: 5/10/2024 11:54:47 PM EST
[#31]
Is powerfilm there I need a 30 watt panel I’f they have sales & someone is going ?
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Posted: 5/11/2024 1:28:14 AM EST
[#32]
In the old days they were always there, but I haven't been in several years.
They aren't listed here: https://www.make-it.ca/hamvention/ |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 12:28:00 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: In the old days they were always there, but I haven't been in several years. They aren't listed here: https://www.make-it.ca/hamvention/ "JVC Kenwood USA Corp 1503-1505, 1603" Good to see Kenwood is back again. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 4:54:41 AM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: "JVC Kenwood USA Corp 1503-1505, 1603" Good to see Kenwood is back again. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 9:39:39 AM EST
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They had a smaller booth last year. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: "JVC Kenwood USA Corp 1503-1505, 1603" Good to see Kenwood is back again. You don’t need much of a booth when you have nothing new to sell.  |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 2:46:21 PM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Now that I can attend without buying a plane ticket, I will most likely be there again this year. When did you become a main lander? Ill be flying up from ILM for Dayton. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 5:49:02 PM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When did you become a main lander? Ill be flying up from ILM for Dayton. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Now that I can attend without buying a plane ticket, I will most likely be there again this year. When did you become a main lander? Ill be flying up from ILM for Dayton. I retired (sort of) the end of December and moved to NC near Hickory. Wife is having some health issues (non serious) so I may have to miss it this year. If I go it will be a last minute thing. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 6:00:48 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I retired (sort of) the end of December and moved to NC near Hickory. Wife is having some health issues (non serious) so I may have to miss it this year. If I go it will be a last minute thing. what are your new state side QSL cards made of ??? southern pine ? 
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Posted: 5/12/2024 7:48:45 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: what are your new state side QSL cards made of ??? southern pine ? Great idea! The people we bought the house from cleared pines from the property and used it for flooring and various accessory uses. There are leftover slabs I bet I can process in my woodshop to make unique cards. New callsign - K4EBR |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 9:14:32 PM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When did you become a main lander? Ill be flying up from ILM for Dayton. Talked to the wife and I will be driving up on Thursday and staying in Huber Heights and will attend the Hamvention on Friday and driving home on Saturday. |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 7:00:06 AM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: what are your new state side QSL cards made of ??? southern pine ?
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:04:31 PM EST
[#42]
Op needs to add a pole to this thread.
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Posted: 5/13/2024 12:11:44 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Op needs to add a pole to this thread. Reporting for duty, sir. Just the pole or the dancers too? |
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Posted: 5/13/2024 2:21:40 PM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Reporting for duty, sir. Just the pole or the dancers too? Yes/No/Pi options would be fine.
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Posted: 5/14/2024 8:18:51 AM EST
[#45]
Weather is looking wet.
I will be selling dry socks for $50 in the market. No low ball offers. |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 11:17:43 AM EST
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Weather is looking wet. I will be selling dry socks for $50 in the market. No low ball offers. When the Hamvention was scheduled for April....it was always wet with the shitters overflowing to boot.
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Posted: 5/14/2024 3:05:05 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When the Hamvention was scheduled for April....it was always wet with the shitters overflowing to boot. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Weather is looking wet. I will be selling dry socks for $50 in the market. No low ball offers. When the Hamvention was scheduled for April....it was always wet with the shitters overflowing to boot. The first one in Xenia was a mudfest. |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 4:03:55 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: The first one in Xenia was a mudfest. Lets try not to remember that one. Poopfest was preferable. I haven't been back to Xenia since then. Having my ears blown out by the lightning strike kind of put me in a sour mood the whole weekend as well. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 6:12:07 PM EST
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Posted: 5/15/2024 7:43:29 PM EST
[#50]
Heading out on the road tomorrow, staying in Huber Heights this time.
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