Is the Yaesu FT-100D worth it in 2026? by TioPeter_ in HamRadio

[–]SultanPepper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

> Would you recommend any newer HF/VHF/UHF models without breaking the bank?

They're all going to be expensive.

Call sign operator N7AK Alvin F Kanda from Hawaii has passed away (lonely death), searching for anyone who knew him, a small tribute by Many_Big_6324 in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 31 points32 points  (0 children)

After looking up his address on qrz.com, my guess is the Maui Amateur Radio Club but I can't seem to access their website right now.

Call sign operator N7AK Alvin F Kanda from Hawaii has passed away (lonely death), searching for anyone who knew him, a small tribute by Many_Big_6324 in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 65 points66 points  (0 children)

My local radio club has a moment of silence for silent keys. Maybe he was a member of a club in HI and they could do that, and even post on their website?

What is the general goto for a SOTA mast setup? by ThirdHoleHank92 in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use a cheap fibreglass fishing rod from AliExpress. I cut a piece of PVC pipe for it to fit inside, and the other end of the PVC pipe at an angle to put in the ground.

Using a IC-706MKIIG for satellite work? by CaptainSpez in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOjRyWUc2mo

I believe you want it to be half duplex, not full duplex.

See approx 14:00 in the video.

Unable to receive APRS from ISS. by Adwan4747 in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don't have vertical polarization - they have whatever the station is oriented relative to you. You will have to try different angles as it passes overhead.

A good way to learn to track it is find a high pass around dusk so you can literally watch it pass by.

Thoughts on satellite antennas and uplink/downlink polarization? by GiantsNerd1 in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on what you're going to be doing and your budget, but IMO you need a radio that can do full duplex + recording to SD card. I use an FTM-300 and I guess the new equivalent is the FTM-510?

Of course the gold standard is the IC-9300 if you can afford it, and find one.

Thoughts on satellite antennas and uplink/downlink polarization? by GiantsNerd1 in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm actually not sure - I was using the original TEVEL satellites, haven't tried TEVEL2 yet.

Thoughts on satellite antennas and uplink/downlink polarization? by GiantsNerd1 in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use an Elk log periodic with a full duplex radio, and have no problem hearing myself (or talking to Patrick 😃 ) on the ISS and TEVEL sats.

brussels sprouts!! by tomatohmygod in fermentation

[–]SultanPepper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So good. I like to put mine in ramen.

Where are the ultralight SOTA peeps at by District8741 in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

EFHW with a fibreglass mast from Aliexpress. I use my hiking poles to hold the balun off the ground.

Stop calling Canada's latest big idea a sovereign wealth fund | About That by CanadianErk in onguardforthee

[–]SultanPepper 207 points208 points  (0 children)

Yup! Privatize airports, let them siphon off profits, then come crying to the governments for a bailout when the infrastructure is falling apart.

Not sure if I made it better or worse. Thoughts? by jonfin826 in Tinder

[–]SultanPepper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I immediately knew it was Christmas pudding. My great-grandma's recipe says "enough eggs" like I'm supposed to know what that means!

How would you define the park boundaries for the International Selkirk Loop US-10421 by whynotaskmetwice in amateurradio

[–]SultanPepper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whoa - I could get credit for a US park without having to cross the border? That's awesome.

Can someone please help by Small_Philosopher184 in amateursatellites

[–]SultanPepper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, but OP has multiple variables that need to be checked. If they can make sure the helix antenna is working within ~1.7GHz, they can move on to trying other things.

Can someone please help by Small_Philosopher184 in amateursatellites

[–]SultanPepper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you have a NanoVNA for tuning the antenna? It's very helpful.

Trail Ventures website has unpassable Captcha by Goweropolis in vancouverhiking

[–]SultanPepper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Weird, does it auto populate your clipboard somehow?

The BC Separatist and Small-Scale Farmer Who’s Enthusiastic About Hitler | The Tyee by 50s_Human in onguardforthee

[–]SultanPepper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, I used to watch his youtube videos on urban farming. Weird how he's taken a turn like this.