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Good afternoon,
When I started getting into digital modes I also grabbed the band plans and started in the CW ranges and sweep the lower band range.For instance for 20M: 14000 up to about 14069 for CW; 140695 to 14074 for PSK; 14075 to 14080 other WSJT formats; 14080-14100 RTTY. Enjoy.

73
Tom
AB1NS

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I’m with Burns, I have successfully used EchoLink on N1IMO-R in the past.

in other news, just saw that a new version of the EchoLink app is now available in the App Store (v 2.14.22).   Unfortunately this does not resolve the connection timeout issue.

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Thanks Fred.

I spun up a VM Win10 machine today and was able to connect just fine with EchoLink.

It’s too bad it doesn’t work with iOS.  Hopefully some updated software will be pushed out to the repeater in the future to make it work.

 

 

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Just curious if there has been any progress with this issue?

 

Thanks.

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Hi Craig,

Thanks for pulling this together. I would like to participate as well.   Not sure if I’ll be inside/outside or in MA/NH, but  please include me in any planning. I’ll be working mostly CW, but unfortunately, not on 160m. No room to string up a wire at my QTH :-/

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Thank you for the replies.  My HT is back on the air.

 

 

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Paul,

The Mosley has poor front to back and I really doubt that you would be happy with the Cushcraft.

While it’s hard to tell for sure from your pictures, it may not be a stretch to repair your existing antenna. If that doesn’t work for you, then you might consider a JK antenna. They are very well built and perform very well. The best part is no traps. You might consider a Navassa 5 – see https://jkantennas.com/jk-navassa-5.html

Good luck with your project.

 

Mike – KI8R

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Hi Paul,

I can talk to your points 2 and 3.  I also have a Hex beam (KIO) that was damaged by the ice storm a few weeks ago.  The damage to my antenna was caused when the wind bent the mast over and it struck the Glen Martin tower holding it up.  The event took place on Saturday night into Sunday morning.  On Monday I ordered a replacement spreader element from KIO along with a universal mast adapter so I could use a larger, stronger mast.  They shipped the same day and I received them on Friday 12/11.  Saturday’s warm rain cleared the ice off of my roof and Sunday I was able to rebuild the antenna.  I also have a Hexlock Tilt Plate and that made repair easy for me to do.  I don’t know how difficult it is for you to tilt your mast over to work on the antenna.  If it is not too difficult I recommend you repair the hex beam.  The ice storm was stronger than what we normally get here in New England and while I am sure we will see more like it, I think they are years apart.  You can upgrade it to one of the other antennas you mentioned, but I believe you may be able to repair it for a reasonable amount of money.  Here is a link to a picture of my antenna on a tilt plate.

I believe you can use a tilt plate without interference with your antenna, you may need to manage the size of the mast that connects to he antenna to the plate.  I am happy to talk about this more if you like.  Feel free to email me, my address is [email protected].

Jon

 

 

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I agree with Bill, NE1B.  I also have several repeaters / digitpeaters at my location and have a 160′ tower.  Five guy points on the tower every 30′.  Tower base has 4 6′ ground rods.  Each guy point also have 4 ground rods.

Keeps static charge, therefore lightning static buildup to a minimum.  ALWAYS check your ground with an OhmMeter.

Have fun!!!

73,

Jim – KA1SU

NH ARRL Technical Coordinator

603-491-2132

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Hamilton,

What a detailed and informative response!  I enjoyed reading it and learning something new.  Thank you very much.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

/Jeff

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