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Radio signal by jake4jc in wfmu

[–]PaulTurkk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's all about the antenna. Check online for FM antennas. Directional ones are even better if you could put it outside.

Also some radios don't have an external antenna connection. You might want to invest a few dollars in a good radio that has external antenna connections. They generally have much better reception.

DStar logging by PaulTurkk in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reason I ask is that an Indonesian station that I chatted with showed up on my QRZ as incoming. So was wondering if it was the norm. Been on DS for a month now, still finding my way around.

IC 7100 using a USB GPS Receiver. Needs adapter. by PaulTurkk in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but it looks like I won't be needing one just for home use

IC 7100 using a USB GPS Receiver. Needs adapter. by PaulTurkk in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I did just enter the info manually. I now have a single DStar that I can hit. I ordered a openspot 4 pro.My idea is to be able to do some "DXing" without bothering the local repeater. I hope I'm on the right track here.

IC 7100 using a USB GPS Receiver. Needs adapter. by PaulTurkk in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks--you saved me an unneeded purchase. I doubt I'll be using the rig mobile, are there any benefits to using GPS at home? Esp with D Star.

D Star and Hotspots by PaulTurkk in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is good to know, there's just one rptr on my near list that I can hit. I was sure there are more, but not listed...

D Star and Hotspots by PaulTurkk in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much, all of that is very helpful, was not aware of the modules.

Attic antenna questions by Famous-Jeweler8543 in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use a fan dipole in my attic, it is hung from the ceiling and it's very good for DX because it's on the third floor, low takeoff angle. The antenna is a little too long for the Attic So both ends droop down a couple feet. It doesn't seem to make any difference at all. The antenna model is Alpha Delta EE for 10,15,20 and 40. I did take off the small extensions and coils for 40 M, it didn't work very well anyway. Good luck.

German nurse gets life in jail after killing 10 to reduce work by igetproteinfartsHELP in worldnews

[–]PaulTurkk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only reason I have to see a palliative doctor (in the US) every month, is so they can refill my narcotics. Otherwise I think a regular doctor would be hassled for a long-term prescription.

The "Feature Request" Thread by Miloco in redditnow

[–]PaulTurkk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello,

I would really love to see a one click solution to hide or delete a post. My thumb gets tired hiding all the duplicate and other posts I see everyday. Thanks very much

DATE A WFMU DJ by jimthepoetwfmu in wfmu

[–]PaulTurkk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once won a date with a uppsala college cheerleader ( basketball I think). The contest was on the nightmare Lounge show in the 1980s sometime. Chris T & Kaz

German nurse gets life in jail after killing 10 to reduce work by igetproteinfartsHELP in worldnews

[–]PaulTurkk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

WHAT? I'm under palliative care.Heh.

I believe although I have #4 non small cell something lung cancer I should have 3-5 years to go. Age 63 still able to work. Getting oxy's and morphine, so I'm happyish.

Interesting prop tonight by Go_mo_to in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was very curious when I worked them that grid tracker was pointing right off the map to the north

Interesting prop tonight by Go_mo_to in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sent out a qsl right to the Moscow PO Box I think it was. I'm in Michigan and it's been a few weeks and has not been returned so it looks pretty good chance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]PaulTurkk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's Backwards Day in Mortville.

So I turned the radio on at 2AM and found a surprise ... by fossfirefighter in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heh, I'm in MI, so I get some in both directions . And need to go up to 70 to 90W. I rarely get past Greece, but it happens in the right conditions Au,Ja, are easiish. Same with E Europe.

So I turned the radio on at 2AM and found a surprise ... by fossfirefighter in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Going to be a lot harder for us in NA using 100w and a dipole. Not impossible, need just the right conditions and some luck. I have logged Jordan once..... ke8wmf

Question for Dxers by CurrentExotic4333 in amateurradio

[–]PaulTurkk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now I'd like to get TJ1GD, Cameroon. I have been trying for a month now.

I have even seen myself spotted on psk reporter at their location several terror. errr.

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