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crazy

05-17-2007, 09:00 PM

Do you have much trouble with lightning striking the antennas? :blowup: Do you have a tv antenna up there as well? I think I would!

KC4UMO

05-17-2007, 11:55 PM

Hi crazy. In 2000 I got hit real hard. Took out all my stuff including hand held radios that were setting in chargers. But where I am at now I have never had a problem.

And yes there is a tv antenna up as well along with a multi dipole aray antenna hanging in the trees behind tis pic. It is about 65 feet long.
The one you can see hanging on the pole (looks like a bunch of wires) is about 125 feet long.

KC4UMO

08-28-2007, 05:54 PM

Shack remodeled.
Still some finishing up to do. Trim and so forth.

crazy

08-29-2007, 09:11 PM

Looks cool. But it is way too hot to be remodeling right now!

KC4UMO

09-02-2007, 08:27 PM

Hey, got air conditioning bro. All the work was inside.

KC4UMO

12-04-2007, 05:06 AM

more stuff

WV6Z

01-04-2008, 02:30 AM

Now THAT is a ham shack!

WV6Z

01-04-2008, 02:33 AM

Here's a few shots of my toys.....

The work in progress -
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/ku4my/ShelbySept1st2007015.jpg

The current set up -
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/ku4my/Shack10-22-07001.jpg

KC4UMO

01-04-2008, 08:14 AM

Thanks Tom,
You have some nice stuff also.
I like the Atlas 210.
I had one way before I got my ham ticket.
Used it for SWL.

Is that a TM-V7 I see?
I have one of those and the display went out. (as you can see in post #2) Last time I talked with Kenwood it was like 150 for the parts.

Thanks for sharing.

WV6Z

01-04-2008, 07:42 PM

Hi Buddy,

Yep that was the former set up behind the 210X...... FT-100D (fantastic little black balled rig that beats the socks off of it's alleged replacements) and a TMV7A.... never had an issue with the display on mine, even though the rig itself had been very highly abused before I rescued it and just in case, I did check into the cost of the screen replacement in the head and yeah, $150 is about right. Glad I never had to bother with that. I must have had the only remaining line free screen in the country that had not been replaced. :)

KC4UMO

01-04-2008, 08:14 PM

Kewl.
Well guess you are lucky eh?
Seems like every one I had talked to had this problem.
I bought mine used and really did not use it much. It had a couple of lines across it when I got it. Later when I decided to use it, lost it all.
Go figure.

I seem to be constantly changing and expanding the shack here. I think I need to take and upload some new pics.

KC4UMO

01-05-2008, 04:12 PM

more current photos

KC4UMO

01-05-2008, 04:25 PM

KC4UMO

01-05-2008, 04:27 PM

KC4UMO

01-05-2008, 04:31 PM

My sat antennas

KC4UMO

01-05-2008, 04:33 PM

tower

WV6Z

02-12-2008, 09:50 PM

I have made a minor change or two in the shack, the main one being the scissor microphone stand which makes it quite easy for shifting it out of the way and then bringing it straight back to the operating position, quite handy!

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d148/ku4my/TheShackJan152008003.jpg

WV6Z

02-12-2008, 10:03 PM

t3H mobile operating position.....

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd302/wv6z/JANUARY2808014Modified.jpg

KC4UMO

02-22-2008, 06:43 PM

nice install Tom

WS2L

02-22-2008, 10:25 PM

Unfortunately since I just moved to a new QTH a week ago my station is not fully/properly so I will wait a week or two until it is set up better. :sadnana:

WV6Z

02-22-2008, 11:02 PM

Great to see you Dave! :)

KC4UMO

02-22-2008, 11:18 PM

Hi Dave.
Get that station together :D

K0DXC

02-23-2008, 09:48 AM

Here we are... This is not an updated pic, just what is on my QSL Card, I have rearranged things a bit since this pic was taken.

K0DXC

02-23-2008, 09:53 AM

Nevermind, It's not letting me post an attactment. The server times out...

K0DXC

02-24-2008, 04:13 PM

Just look me up on my qrz callsign page, I have a picture of it there

KC4UMO

02-24-2008, 05:04 PM

Fixed that for ya Cal.

K0DXC

02-24-2008, 06:12 PM

Man, you can do EVERYTHING :arf2:

KC4UMO

02-24-2008, 06:50 PM

:adminpower:

K0DXC

02-24-2008, 06:54 PM

:LAME: .... :joke:

K0DXC

02-24-2008, 06:54 PM

Thanks Buddy

WV6Z

04-04-2008, 01:20 PM

My mobile install.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd302/wv6z/th_FT857DInstall001A.jpg (http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd302/wv6z/?action=view&current=469626a6.pbw)

click on the picture

KI4RVH

04-07-2008, 11:47 PM

Nice install Tom. Real professional job!

73

Chris

KI4RVH

04-07-2008, 11:56 PM

I finally got around to cleaning up my shack. A special thanks to my wife (KI4SVE) for helping me get it cleaned and organized. Now if I can just keep it that way! I tried to post a pic. I can't get it to load right now. I think I need to resize it.

73

Chris

KI4RVH

04-08-2008, 12:01 AM

Lets try this. There should be a pic here.

73

Chris

WV6Z

04-08-2008, 12:13 AM

Very, very sharp Chris. Excellent neat set up indeed! :arf2:

KE6SHJ

04-08-2008, 04:58 PM

Will have photos someday. Of my gear that is not of me. I hate cameras. Nowhere will you find a photo of me. Heck Im so hidious looking that even my own reflection vomits..........:p :p :p :p :(

KC4UMO

04-08-2008, 08:03 PM

Took 4 post to say that???

:carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

Just kidding.
We seem to have a server problem tonight.

KE6SHJ

04-08-2008, 10:13 PM

Ok that is wierd. I checked it after I posted and only saw one, now there are 2 posts. I think you're rite Buddy, server is acting goofy!!!!!!!!!! :th_Smile-KnockKnock

crazy

04-09-2008, 08:33 PM

These were the first posts I have ever deleted, that weren't mine. I feel like a King! Feels good, lol. I deleted about 3 I think. c ya, crazy

KC4UMO

07-12-2008, 08:11 AM

Done a little rearanging in the shack over the past few weeks.
Got tired of all the radios being on top of each other. And with a concrete floor it was impossible to hold the dust down so I covered it.

By next week I will be adding a Yaesu FT-736r to the table.

KI4RVH

07-12-2008, 11:23 AM

Super nice set up Buddy. Looks great! Looks like you have an RS receiver. I had one of those when I was a kid. it was a good receiver. I should have never got rid of it.

73

Chris

WV6Z

07-12-2008, 11:26 AM

WOW! The shack revamp is FANTASTIC!!! :)

KC4UMO

07-12-2008, 11:27 AM

Thanks Chris.
I have two of those units. One is only parts now. It was in bad shape anyway and some major parts quit in the good one. So scraped the bad one to fix it. Still have some tiding up to do. Have to finsh the floor under the table but may wait a week.

KC4UMO

07-12-2008, 11:29 AM

WOW! The shack revamp is FANTASTIC!!! :)

And thanks Tom.
Seems the more I do the better I like it. :arf2:
Like to have some new rigs but dont have the :186: for it. So I keep usin the old stuff. Works anyway :)

Set up this way really is working out better. Not as cramped as before.

KC4UMO

07-17-2008, 08:30 PM

Got my FT 736r today. Man this rig is great!.
Hooked it up and made 2 beautiful contacts on AO-7.
I never heard my signal sound so good. Now to get the CAT connected.

WV6Z

07-18-2008, 03:23 AM

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!

KC4UMO

07-18-2008, 09:45 AM

Thanks Tom,
The best part is there is no wear on any of the buttons. The inside is ver y clean. All screws are in place..

KI4RVH

07-18-2008, 04:39 PM

Man thats perty. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!

73

Chris

KC4UMO

07-20-2008, 02:03 PM

Thanks Chris!
I have spend all week end trying to get this rig to control by sat program. Man it is a tough one!

KC8TCQ

07-24-2008, 06:10 PM

Here is my shack starting from the left a Workman (local company) 25A regulated powersupply, a cheap straight-key/oscillator, my Icom 706 (original model), MFJ Versa Tuner II. On top of the tuner is part of the portable collection.

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m269/webdoc/amateur%20radio/IMG_0014.jpg

KC4UMO

07-24-2008, 08:04 PM

Keith,
Nice setup. That 706 will get the job done. What type of antennas you have?

KF4FMT

07-24-2008, 08:58 PM

I'm jealous, somewhat, of all the nice shack setups. I don't have that much room for such setups. Anyone recommend or have ideas for setups in small areas? I currently live in a duplex and don't want to have any interference with my neighbors. Although if it effects the stereo they like to play loud all day long, I wouldn't mind.

KC8TCQ

07-25-2008, 06:58 AM

Keith,
Nice setup. That 706 will get the job done. What type of antennas you have?

At this time I have a 10m omni also made by Workman (is actually an 11m base cut down for 10m), and a home brew 2m super j-pole. I will be hanging some wire for HF but have a small back yard so I am still working out what type/bands I'll be putting up.

The 706 has been working well, last year on Field Day I worked Fiji and Kwajalein on 20m with around 80 watts into a 20m dipole. On 10m I have worked 30 states as well as the UK and Vancouver B.C.

m3jzt

08-05-2008, 02:32 PM

Hi all Just a new member got the link from Toms forum....
Any how here are a few pics of mine...

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture026.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture029.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture030.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture031.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o104/M3JZT/Picture032.jpg

KC4UMO

08-05-2008, 02:39 PM

Welcome m3jzt,
Thanks for posting the pics. Although I can not see the pics here at work (firewall blocks photobucket) I will check them out when I get home.

Hope you enjoy! :)

crazy

08-05-2008, 06:14 PM

Nice setup!

AB9QU

08-29-2008, 01:28 PM

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/billvet6/IMG_0248.jpg

in the truck, FT 7800

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g201/billvet6/IMG_0395.jpg

KC4UMO

08-23-2009, 03:48 PM

Changing with time.

crazy

08-23-2009, 09:54 PM

Good Lord Buddy, you have a heckuva setup! I am looking for a home CB, nothing fancy, but something that will pick up the local deer hunters. Got anything like that buried in the shack?

Glad to see ya back my friend. Drop by JP when ya get a chance. :music334:

KC4UMO

08-25-2009, 06:43 AM

Hey crazy,
I may have something laying around. I will take a look.

Yeah, I have a lot of junk.

KC4UMO

10-11-2009, 04:53 PM

My Yaesu's 101 E and F

crazy

10-16-2009, 10:09 AM

I am looking for a home CB, nothing fancy, but something that will pick up the local deer hunters. Got anything like that buried in the shack?

Hey crazy,
I may have something laying around. I will take a look.

Any luck on finding a cb for me? Even a mobile, I would take anything, lol. Might get the wife interested if I get a home base and a mobile. Let me know what you have, and I will try to raise a little funds. Thanx Buddy

KC4UMO

10-17-2009, 07:23 PM

Any luck on finding a cb for me? Even a mobile, I would take anything, lol. Might get the wife interested if I get a home base and a mobile. Let me know what you have, and I will try to raise a little funds. Thanx Buddy

I got one you can have. You will have to get an antenna.. PM me you addy again and I will ship it top you the next time I send a bunch of stuff out.

KC4UMO

01-15-2010, 04:16 PM

more stuff

KC4UMO

01-15-2010, 04:23 PM

KC4UMO

01-15-2010, 04:31 PM

radios sitting waiting for room to get finished

crazy

01-15-2010, 04:36 PM

I got one you can have. You will have to get an antenna.. PM me you addy again and I will ship it top you the next time I send a bunch of stuff out.

Somehoe I missed that , lol. I will pm you the info, and will pay the shipping soon. Thanx Bro!

KI4RVH

01-25-2010, 10:29 PM

Love that Drake Amp Buddy! When we gonna get on 80 and break it in? Talked to Tom last night on 80. Hope you are doing well.

Take care, Chris