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Neil, W6VG

@npanton Active 4 hours, 17 minutes ago
I’ve uploaded the 2017 trailer committee report. If you weren’t able to hear about the improvements at the meeting, here they are! Many thanks to committee members and hard workers David T., Mike P, and Craig E. Though Jennie and Rags have left the area, their input and enthusiasm was a big part of our progress on this. […] View
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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic 2021 Field Day in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 4 hours, 18 minutes ago

    Mary and I will be fully vaccinated well before Field Day and would love to participate in a group event if possible. The Resource Trailer has worked well as an outdoor station and would be a good asset for the event. I will volunteer to help set up an antenna or two to get us on the air! Mary says she can also help set up antennas.

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic 10m net in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 2 weeks, 4 days ago

    It was fun to test. After we do a little more testing and determine that 10m could work around our area, we could likely help build antennas and possibly find inexpensive radios to build or buy. It would be a good project, but I don’t think we should confuse people about our current emergency protocols. Everyone should be clear on which…[Read more]

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic 2021 Winter Field Day in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    I’m still planning to participate but can’t get into the survey form. – VG

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic ARES Activation starting Tuesday in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    I will do Thursday 0000-0600
    Neil W6VG

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic Education Committee in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 2 months, 2 weeks ago

    I’m interested in being on this committee. – Neil

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic 2021 Winter Field Day in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Thanks Irma! I’m starting my prep this week but am planning on moving the trailer and raising antennas next week. I’d welcome a shadow, but the weather forecast doesn’t look amenable to proper outdoor protocols! I’d be happy to do a zoom or two with new hams with questions at some point during setup.

    Good thought about a live cam during…[Read more]

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    Neil, W6VG started the topic 2021 Resource Trailer Budget in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    The budget for the Resource Trailer in 2021 has been uploaded to the library. It can be found here. – Neil

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic A Few Beginner Questions in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 3 months ago

    Thanks for posting all your details Eva. Yes, cross-band repeating is a very useful function. There may be a presentation in our library about it and we’ve had it as a tech session at meetings, but definitely worth revisiting. The fires and subsequent possibility of debris flows had us thinking about it again for communications in…[Read more]

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic A Few Beginner Questions in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 3 months ago

    Hi Sue,

    Your trip sounds great, and ham radio will be important to have with you on the road and on the trail. It might be easier to talk offline so I’ll send you a message. In short, having a handy-talkie such as the FT-60 will be great on the trail, but having a mobile base station with a good antenna in your truck offers several advantages…[Read more]

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic 2021 Winter Field Day in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 3 months, 1 week ago

    Great! IC anyone?

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    Neil, W6VG started the topic 2021 Winter Field Day in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 3 months, 1 week ago

    Any interest in Winter Field Day this year? We can participate as a club as we did last June (remotely) or register on our own. The dates are January 30/31st. I plan to participate one way or another!

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    Neil, W6VG started the topic General Class license classes on Zoom in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 3 months, 1 week ago

    To Technician License Holders:

    Santa Cruz County ARES will conduct a free series of Zoom classes
    beginning January 11 to prepare Technician Class amateur radio license
    holders to pass the General Class exam. The class will be more than just
    a review of the exam questions: we will also explain the technology and
    operating practices behind the…[Read more]

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    Neil, W6VG started the topic 2020 Trailer Committee Report in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 3 months, 1 week ago

    The 2020 Trailer Committee report has been uploaded to the library and is available here.

    Though a quiet year, some interesting things happened. Have a look! – Neil

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic Net Control Operators Needed in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 3 months, 1 week ago

    Sign me up for March 15th & 22nd – Neil, W6VG

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    Neil, W6VG started the topic Great article on ham radio and astronauts in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    A linked article from the Los Angeles Times. Happy Holidays everyone!

    Earthlings and Astronauts chat via ham radio

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic Holiday Party on ZOOM – Dec. 11, 7:00 p.m. in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 4 months, 1 week ago

    Neil and Mary will be attending and participating in the Zoom Elephant.

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic Volunteers Needed for CERT Training in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 4 months, 3 weeks ago

    I can do Sat. p.m. or Sun. a.m.

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    Neil, W6VG started the topic Simply Simplex in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 4 months, 4 weeks ago

    I’ve added a file to our library entitled Simply Simplex. It’s an “area by area” breakdown of 2019 and 2020 simplex results. Please take a look to see which communities you’d likely reach via simplex in the event our repeaters are down.

    The biggest takeaway for me is that most Skyline stations can hear just about everyone, and most of us can hear…[Read more]

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    Neil, W6VG replied to the topic Volunteers needed in the forum Group logo of GeneralGeneral 5 months ago

    Sunday afternoon sounds best Casey. I’ll be at the chipper program 10-12, but free immediately after. I have one other potential volunteer so we are covered. I’ll email you to set up specifics. Thanks everyone!

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