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I have a similar question (but for different headset)…
Does anyone know the make/model of the Icom mic-to-headset adapters that were in use with the radios in the tents at Field Day 2022?
Those adapters that were there at Field Day worked well for my Bose B30 intercom headset that has a dynamic mic. You can see the adapter I’m talking about in the attached picture. This might be the one with the “teal” that others are talking about. ItI want to order that same model adapter.
Any info on what adapter(s) were commonly used there at Field Day 2022 would be appreciated.
Marty,
Thanks for coming back to me. I chose the length based on a couple of articles I found on line and a small yard About 120′ long, but large trees on both ends. I have an LDG AT-200ProII tuner. Just trying to make sure I’m on the right track.
73
Tom
AB1NSA brief update to my original post… I have recently upgraded the VHF / UHF antenna and should have wider coverage as a result. As well, I have added a 70cm link on 443.3 MHz FM. Feel free to provide feedback as to coverage and connectability. Node details are available on the web at http://www.we1h.com/mmknh.html.
Thanks,
- Matt, WE1H
One thing to consider is having enough rope tied off at each end in order to lower the OCF all the way down to the ground for future maintenance.
I was glad I bought a 500′ spool (3/16″ Dacron Polyester), because I used 400′ of it to put my Buckmaster up between two tall trees with no center support.
Of course a lot of that rope is tied off at the bottom of those trees when the antenna is up in place. I’m hoping all the squirrels and chipmunks around here don’t develop a liking for it.
Marv N1MOA (previous KC1LML)
Rick,
VHF/UHF nets, we utilize a repeater network comprised of multiple repeaters on different frequencies and PL tones. Depending on where participants are located, they may be using different repeaters.
See https://www.n1fd.org/nets/ or https://n1imo-n1imn.us/n1imo-n1imn-1/ for the included repeaters.
For the 10m nets, those are held on or around 28.480 MHz using SSB Phone; exact frequency varies some depending on the night and conditions.
Watching here, too. BTW, I know you are looking to put up a mast at the side of your house, but here’s another thought suggested to me by n1fd member Hamilton Stewart – a catenary (support) rope between tall trees at the opposite ends of my backyard. In my case, I put up a 160′ long rope (up about 65′ at each end) and suspended my 7 band OCF from the middle. The rope sags a little, but OCF itself is still up 50′ in the middle, works well, and survived some heavy wet snows this winter.
Marv KC1LML