Inside NY7S: A Visit to the Del Webb Repeater Site
A July 25 visit with Josh Cavender, KE7WIL, revealed the radios, computers, duplexers, links, and antennas working together behind WVARC’s familiar NY7S Del Webb repeater.
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Balloons on the Air: KE7WIL Takes NY7S to 2,600 Feet
On April 28, Josh, KE7WIL, took the NY7S club call airborne for a 45-minute Balloons on the Air flight, making 28 contacts on 146.58 MHz simplex from about 2,600 feet using a 5-watt TIDRADIO TD-H3.
Read moreRadio Frequency Interference
The links below contain useful information for identifying and locating sources of RF interference.
Read moreThe Magic of Magnetic Loop Antennas
Bill Powell, W9WRP, explains the operating principle, tuning, selectivity, directionality, and practical advantages of magnetic loop antennas for amateur radio and space-constrained installations.
Read morePortable Backup Solar Generation Systems for Hams
Rusty, KJ6AMR, explains how to size and build portable solar backup power for amateur radio, including LiFePO4 batteries, PV panels, charge controllers, wiring, connectors, inverters, and radio duty-cycle calculations.
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