mike taddeo – va6mjt
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E-mail: [email protected]. Mike Taddeo – VA6MJT. Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop. Licensed March 27 th , 2002 (Basic Exam) CW exam March 29 th , 2002. Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop. We can all be HAMs. Radio Interests. Contesting (contacts by #’s within given time). - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF Station
Mike Taddeo – VA6MJT
Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop
E-mail: [email protected]
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Licensed March 27th, 2002 (Basic Exam)
CW exam March 29th, 2002
Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop
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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationWe can all be HAMs
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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationRadio Interests
Contesting (contacts by #’s within given time)Rag Chew (talk to many hams, sched’s, make friends)Emergency Operations (field day practice, nets)Net Controller (run nets or take charge)CW or Voice (Morse Code)Digital Modes (rtty, psk, bpsk, olivia, slow scan etc..)DX’ing (contacts world wide)Field Day (emergency prep exercises weekend event)Building (antennas, stations, elmer’ing) )
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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationBuilding my HF Station takes Work
Remember to QRX
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Budget Considerations
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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationBudget approved
It’s rig time!• These are my rigs
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Power Supply
Not many rigs have built in power supplies.You will require a power source for your rig.
Astron, Alinco, Ten-Tec, MFJ, Ameritron, Icom, Yaesu
Switching Power Supply Non-SwitchingPower Supply
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There are many to chose from
Antennas
YagiVerticleDi-PoleInverted-VDelta LoopQuadBeverageG5RVLog Periodic
With a wire (di-pole, inverted V), feed line and rig you can be on the air quickly making contacts world wide.
You do not need to have expensive gear to get on the air.
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Learn the rules and guidelinesResearch your optionsCreated the documentation Submit the documents to the CityI started the install of my newfull sized yagi
AntennasA small yagi on my
chimney
Cushcraft MA5B
Awareness - Plan - Prepare - Document
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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationAntennas in our Neighborhood
You bethe judge by the Photo.
Learn the Guidelines (ask for help if needed)
Follow the rules
Document
Do it right!
Can I setup an antenna and antenna structure in my neighborhood
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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationStarting Tower
Tower Installation
•Plan (your site)
•Tower specs
•Dig your hole
•Pour concrete
•True the first section
•Allow time to cure
•Plan every step
•Do it right, it pays
Work Safely
Watch for power wires
Take your time
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Tower Completion
VE6PV VE6CN VE6PV VE6PV
Remember to work Safely at all times
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Proper length cables
Cable Quality
Ground the tower
Ground the Shack
Secure all Cables
Follow Best Practice
Have Fun
Don’t Forget
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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationYou don’t want your install to look like this!
Not Properly
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Do Your Paperwork City of Calgary – Development & Building Approvals
City Guidelines (13m or 41’6”)
Remember Safety is #1
Have fun and enjoy the hobby
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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationKeep Notes
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www.qrz.comwww.eham.com (product reviews)
www.rac.ca
www.arrl.com
www.ac6v.comwww.dxzone.co
www.ntf.ca
www.hamtestonline.com
www.rigpix.com
Useful Links Useful MediaARRL Handbook
CQ Magazine
ON4UN Antenna Book
Radio Amateur Callbook (CD)
QRZ Callbook
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Ask to see a HAM Shack (most hams are happy to show)
Research the web (www.eham.net/reviews)
Ask HAMs about their equipment (be aware of opinions)
Read news forums (groups.yahoo.com)
Ask a lot of questions (don’t be afraid to ask)
Know your Band Plan
Find an Elmer, learning never stops
TIPS
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Questions?
E-mail: [email protected]