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02-19-2006, 07:50 PM
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Rivet Master 
2004 30' Classic
Johnson City
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 591
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KR4K (Gus) and K5MCL (Mary) from Central Texas. Son is KF6JDC adn daughter is W5MCL.
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2004 30ft. Classic
2017 Infiniti QX80 Limited
ProPride 3P/Prodigy P3
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07-31-2006, 06:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2005 31' Classic
Hughsonville
, New York
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 151
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Well, add me to the list of Airstream Hams here...
73,
NC2F
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07-31-2006, 07:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1970 21' Globetrotter
Pickens
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 34
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I havn't had mine set up in a few years now but hope to soon 
I'm KD4SFE
Skip Callaham
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07-31-2006, 07:28 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2003 30' Classic
Londonderry
, New Hampshire
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 122
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Don't be afraid of the code
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Originally Posted by flamingo-kid1
Do you have to learn Morse Code to get a license? It seems the older I get the less my brain wants to hold!
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Wow, this is my first post, I feel like it's my first contact as a Novice.
Learning the morse code is easy using the code tapes (CD's now?) available from the ARRL. It is very rewarding for those of us mic shy types.
AA1MV in NH
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07-31-2006, 08:34 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' International CCD FB
1987 25' Sovereign
1977 23' Safari
North Olmsted
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 135
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Originally Posted by RobertC
I havn't had mine set up in a few years now but hope to soon
I'm KD4SFE
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Same here....my favorite band was 40 meters QRP.
I'm Dave, WV8P
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07-31-2006, 09:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,077
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N5TJZ Jim
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Jim N5TJZ Air# 174
2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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07-31-2006, 11:33 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2002 22' International CCD
San Luis Obispo
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 418
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Just got my general license back last spring after letting my license lapse and being off the air for 10 years. I'm having a ball working mainly CW on 20 and 40 meters. Still haven't set up my rig in the Airstream, but that's only a matter of time. The desk in our 22' CCD will be just perfect for my rig.
N6FLE
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2002 22' CCD
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi
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08-01-2006, 10:31 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 31' Classic
Hughsonville
, New York
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 151
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Originally Posted by Jim Clark
N5TJZ Jim
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Jim,
Is there now, or has there ever been an Airstream Net? My gear is currently down (thanks to a tree that took out my Windom wire), but I do have a Yaesu FT-817 (QRP) that can do it all. I'm mostly on Phone, but do CW on 40m & 80m on the very rare occasion.
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08-01-2006, 10:34 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1994 30' Excella
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 101
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Originally Posted by 53FlyingCloud
Okay,
how many A/S owner do we have out there who are Ham Radio operators?
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I am N6ERU. Just bought our first Airstream. A 20ft S. We are in Mesa AZ and cant wait to get started
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08-01-2006, 11:11 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Currently Looking...
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 2,077
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Originally Posted by classic67
Jim,
Is there now, or has there ever been an Airstream Net? My gear is currently down (thanks to a tree that took out my Windom wire), but I do have a Yaesu FT-817 (QRP) that can do it all. I'm mostly on Phone, but do CW on 40m & 80m on the very rare occasion.
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I found this with a Google search.
http://www.thesignman.com/clubs/wbcci.html
This is the club site.
http://rvweb.net/club/wbcciarc/
I to have a FT 817 and few others plus a number of Boat Anchors radio type and marine type.
Jim
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2012 International Serenity 28
2005 Safari 25 SS Traded
1968 Globetrotter Sold
2011 F150 Ecoboost
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11-24-2006, 10:10 PM
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VE7REZ / W6
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Desert Hot Springs
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 22
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Check me in
Check me into the Airstream Net here in the forum. VE7REZ /W6
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Alternate location Sunshine Coast, BC
I can be located (most of the time) by calling on 3872.00 passing traffic via Ken W6NEL.... 6 AM to 7 AM Pacific Time.
73 to you'all ..... Peter VE7REZ
 PS... (cheap Boondocking at my 1 acre off the beatin track place, for short stays, may be an option to congenial Hams)
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11-25-2006, 12:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1979 25' Tradewind
Mt. Vernon
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 102
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Ham Radio
Howdy fellow hams. KD7ZPJ in Warrenton here. Hope to talk with some of you along the way someday. 
73, Loren
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12-21-2006, 07:58 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1963 16' Bambi
Metairie
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 52
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KD8RXG -- New Orleans, LA
I use echolink to talk to my Uncle up in Ohio.
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12-21-2006, 09:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1982 34' Limited
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 740
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Echolink and IRLP are both great for long range communications for us Tech class folks. However, now that the code requirement is being dropped, it should be easier for us to move up to General class.
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KE5CKG on 2 meters
AIR #10274
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12-21-2006, 09:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 31' Classic
Hughsonville
, New York
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 151
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The more on HF the merrier. I am glad to see the FCC make that move in dropping the element 1 (morse code) requirement. I got my ham ticket in '78 and never understood why one had to copy faster than 5wpm for higher than a novice ticket, i.e. 13wpm for general and 20 for Extra. I got my Extra with the 5wpm requirement.
Look for me on HF when you get there!
73,
NC2F
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12-21-2006, 11:08 AM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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KG6DCE from Lakewood/Long Beach, California
R/
Safari-Rick 
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12-21-2006, 11:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 26' Overlander
gravel switch
, Kentucky
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 38
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grandfather was w9tg and father was w9nrl. have some of their equipment and have an interest but to date have not made the time.
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12-21-2006, 12:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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N5YEI in NW Arkansas. I have an Echolink station set to connect my 70 cm repeater here. All are welcome. Merry Christmas!
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'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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12-25-2006, 11:38 AM
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Dr Joe
Central
, South Carolina
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 252
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We have just moved to 263 Horseshoe Road, Central,SC 29630 Have just finished setting up KD8VD (again)
While we are Emeritus, we would like to hear from other Airstream Hams
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Emeritus Airstreamers
KD8VD
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12-25-2006, 05:55 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 25' International CCD
1960 18' "Footer"
1959 26' Overlander
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 339
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I have a General Class license and so far have avoided the internet based ham radio mediums. I plan to upgrade to Extra this year and hope to convince my wife to get a Technicians license once the no code rules go into effect. At home I have a Yaesu FT-840 HF rig with several dipoles and various 70's to 90's vintage Motorola VHF rigs modified for the amateur bands. For mobile, field and Airstream use I have a FT2600 (VHF) and FT-897 (HF thru 440). I am active in our local Riverside County RACES unit, the local Riverside County Amateur Radio Association (RCARA) the Inland Empire Council of Amateur Radio Organizations (IECARO) and trying to be more activie in the ARRL Orange Section with Boy and Girl Scouts.
I had the dealer install a Larsen 2M/440 NMO mount near the back vent on our first Airstream, a 22' CCD. I had configured some BNC to F connector adapters to use the outside TV cable connection for an external field erected HF dipole which seemed to work well also. These antennas allowed me to operate from the desk at the back of the trailer.
I have not installed any antenna coonnections in our current trailer, a 2005 25' CCD. I am currently planning to install some coax and bulkhead PL259 conectors either through the wall near the battery box or through the floor in the spare area so that I can use my truck mounted mobile ATAS-120 or a field erected dipole antenna when camped. I have installed a 45 amp PowerPole connector in the battery box for operating outside on a picnic table or under the awning, 230 watts of solar panels on top between the AC and the rear roof vent and two Deka Group 24 Gel-cells for boon docking and my radio hobby.
At home I mostly operate on the VHF and UHF bands. When camping I always try to operate HF and have been able to check into Southern California Sunday morning Nets on 40 and 75 meters from field locations in California and eastern Nevada. Tried PSK31 successfully from Northern AZ on 5 watts but was unsuccessful from Northen NM with the same setup.
73, hope to talk with you on the road or have a face to face QSO.
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