Tag: VHF/UHF

August 15, 2026

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.

August 15, 2026

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.

August 12, 2026

Suggested SCG Antennas — HF & VHF/UHF

SCG Ham Radio SIG presentation from April 26, 2019, reviewing HF and VHF/UHF antenna options for installations subject to community height and appearance restrictions.