I just got my tech ticket, and am wondering how y'all operate on hf freq bands while on the go, so to speak? I have a j-pole antenna on a push-up pole for my...
Welcome to Ham Radio Lyle, glad you made the decision to join us. I got my ticket back in 1958, and went full timing back in 1999. My XYL Vicki K5VLK, and I...
hi, lyle and welcome to the fraternity. in my opinion, an HF mobile setup in an RV is a series of compromises. there ain't a lot of metal for a proper ground...
I use a High Sierra antenna for HF. It is mounted high on the read ladder of my motorhome and seems to work well. The motorhome is fiberglass so the antenna...
after the hamsticks that were on the mirrors of my old motorhome got beat to death by branches and tree limbs (the second time around) i replaced them with the...
Rich, I can understand your not wanting to fool around with the whip. I have a quick disconnect on it so it just takes a few seconds to climb the ladder and...
gene, i'm using the Yaesu ATAS-100 motorized antenna for 40-10m work. it's not as high profile as the HS. it's mounted on my rear ladder but i have it...
the MH is fiberglass with an aluminum frame but the ladder to which the antenna is mounted is metal (again aluminum). and no, i have nothing for 80 or 160. i...
ok, my next question then, is what bands are most active with keeping in mind that I am gonna be in an RV? I have a 35 foot push-up pole. with a j-pole for...
ur gonna have a bit of a problem getting under those highway bridges with that 35' pole, lyle. but you can do anything...once. just kidding. HF is HF...
This pole that I have is actually a 50 foot push up pole, that has 4 10 foot sections that colapse inside of each other. I only have it up while stationary. It...
Lyle, Welcome to a fantastic fun hobby. I know you will enjoy it as I have since 1978. Just about any HF antenna will work, but the longer the better. Saying...
Hi all I am new to the group and from New Zealand. Have been a radio ham since I was 18 yrs old and am now 51 yrs. Had a long period of inactivity and am just...
Gavin, A good site to check out with RV questions is www.rvforum.net I know there are members there from Australia and I think there maybe one from New...
I have some pix of the antenna farm on my last travel trailer. I tried to upload them here but couldn't. However, you can see them in the pix section of...
Has anyone had experience with the 'pep wave surf ap400'? I am looking at extending the range of my wifi access and wondered if this was a product worth...
no, but 2 things came to mind, let us know how well it works, and foremostly, make sure that it's FCC approved! Stop telling God how big your storm is and...
Have been trying to setup a wifi system using T-Mobil Data account( I'm cheap $30 a month) Have been in touch with Cradlepoint but haven't heard back yet. Am...
I tried looking through the files, because I'm pretty sure this has been discussed in the past. My problem: bought a new car, tail lights are really pale, and...
If memory serves the booster was intended to address the additional current drain of trailer lights. Only option to increase brightness is to use higher...
Over the years,I have owned three vehicles and a utility trailer in which the tail lights went dim. In every case, I found that dust or dirt has gradually...
You must have a poor ground or improper diodes in the system. I have pulled many trailers including commercial units with two trailers, a converter dolly and...
I ditto the comment Dave made about the dirty lens, although you probably have a bad ground somewhere. We were pulled over by a couple of officers in the...
To the extent this helps you: I have the MBR1000 and a USB cellular modem from Sprint. Works very well in my home. Have used in my RV out on the beach (West...
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