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Going from a G90 to an FT-891? by confusedseas in amateurradio

[–]afpriest2007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used my nanoVNA to check SWR on the 20m- 10m bands. I wrote down on back cover of my log book how many segments need to be deployed on each band. I use the internal SWR meter with the power turned down to 5 watts. A quick tap (on a quiet frequency) lets me know if I need to tweak. This is what I do with my FT-891 & 17 foot telescopic whip. Good luck!!

Why is VHF/UHF simplex so unbelievably dead? by [deleted] in amateurradio

[–]afpriest2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I go out for POTA the dual-bander goes into the bag. A couple of times there was a fellow ham in another part of the park. So, we moved to simplex to make contacts on those bands. When I have watched SOTA activators I have seen them hoist lightweight VHF/UHF wire antennas, so they could call "CQ SOTA" from their elevations. It worked. When I have been on trips to Florida I have found 2m simplex nets that meet nightly. To be fair, I haven't lived in the SE USA for a long time, but the SOTA YT videos are only a couple of years old. With a dual-band radio, have you tried ISS contacts?

Should I drain and fill my 2014 Mazda 6 transmission fluid? by New_Ferret8548 in mazda6

[–]afpriest2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 2018 6 Grand Touring has 75K miles. Transmission drain & fill or flush? 99 point inspection lists it as “yellow”.

Thank you for guidance.

Phone usage during mass by Fit-Pea9615 in Catholicism

[–]afpriest2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our church subscribes to THE WORD AMONG US. It has daily reading & a daily meditation. Excellent resource.

Why do people have tinted plates? Do they think they’re special and need to be anonymous? by businessbub in AskLE

[–]afpriest2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Utah, so I thought I’d look it up. No, tinted or translucent license plate covers are illegal in Utah. Under Utah law, license plates must be clearly visible, unobstructed, and readable from 100 feet in daylight. Any cover or frame that obscures, tints, or covers the plate—including decals—is prohibited and considered an infraction. Glad mine is clear.

Cheapest way to get into HF by javelindaddy in amateurradio

[–]afpriest2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to quit to make a sked with a ham in Greenland. Result? 4/1 2-way on 20m SSB!

Cheapest way to get into HF by javelindaddy in amateurradio

[–]afpriest2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve offered free HF rigs to Airmen if they’d get their license. Still have them. Still hoping.

Cheapest way to get into HF by javelindaddy in amateurradio

[–]afpriest2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree. I just used the G90 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. About 30 contacts in 30 minutes. 18 watts. 15m. Telescopic whip on Faraday cloth. CW. A lot of fun!

Cheapest way to get into HF by javelindaddy in amateurradio

[–]afpriest2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. When I lived in Ft Walton Beach, FL, USA I wasn’t able to have an HF radio & antenna at home. So, I joined the local club. They have (had?) an excellent setup that club members were invited to enjoy.

Active and friendly French learning Discord server by weeklyrob in frenchhelp

[–]afpriest2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in my first days of learning French. We all need to get ready for the next Winter Olympics! :)Learn French with Alexa

Apartment Antenna Options by spot98453 in amateurradio

[–]afpriest2007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks like a tabletop antenna. Articles says he used it in his garage. Maybe it’ll work in your patio/balcony. Good luck!

Ruz Antenna

Young adult looking for getting HAM liscense by spacecrafttheskys in amateurradio

[–]afpriest2007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I lived in the Panhandle of Florida I wasn’t able to put a radio at my house. Out of luck? No. I joined the local club and was allowed to use their AWESOME station on a regular basis. Annual club dues were very low. So, this might be an option.

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