This could be why the FCC asked for help from the Amateur Radio Community:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/36608/talkshow-with-spike-feresten-cable-psa#s-p1-st-i1
They might need it more if the conversion is delayed:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/54019/talkshow-with-spike-feresten-tv-psa-update#s-p1-st-i1
From my knowing Bob, he was a Pumpkin Patrol volunteer for 8 years, first starting in 1999. He was always enthusiastic with the Patrol, and more often than not brought one or more of his kids and some of their friends on his watch as well. He’ll be missed by many of us. Brenda N2TTO
From Poughkeepsie Journal Obituary :
“Robert C. Hargrave (KC2FEL) TOWN OF LAGRANGE – Robert C. Hargrave, 53, of the Town of LaGrange, passed away at home on January 11, 2009. A lifelong area resident, he was employed as a Machine Tool Operator for L.J. Gonzer & Associates in Beacon. He retired in 2001. He was a member of the Boy Scouts, QSY Society of Ham Radio Operators, his call sign was KC2FEL; a member of the National Association of Amateur Radio the NRA and the Hudson Valley Sportsmen Assoc. He was a devoted and loving father to his children. Born on September 29, 1955 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of Russell W. Hargrave, Jr. and Edna Harris-Maunder. He graduated from Dutchess Community College and attended Mount St. Mary College. He is survive by his mother, Edna Hargrave of LaGrange; his father and his wife, Russell and Sally Hargrave of LaGrange; his sons, Robert C. and Rigel W. Hargrave, both of LaGrange; his daughter, Elizabeth M. Hargrave of LaGrange; his brother and sisterin-law, Russell W. and Stephanie Hargrave of Mosier, Oregon; a brother, Randy Hargrave of Newburgh; a niece, India Hunter Hargrave and a nephew, Russell W. Hargrave IV. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, 2008 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the William G. Miller & Son Funeral Home, Inc., 371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie. A Eulogy and sharing of Personal Reflection will follow visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
A Robert Hargrave Donation Acccount has been established for the benefit of Robert’s three children, Elizabeth, Robert and Rigel:
Wellsfargo Bank, Account #7064444073.
Checks can be mailed to :
Russell or Stephanie Hargrave at
PO Box 453,
Mosier, Oregon 97040.
Published on January 14, 2009.”
Robert Hargrave KC2FEL
I wanted to thank all those that came out for the meeting on January 3rd. We all had a blast. Jeff’s presentation on SATERN was very informative. Thanks also to Joe and Sean for show and tell of their jump kit!
I brought up at the meeting the idea of a simplex 2 meter frequency. After monitoring 146.535, it was decided by John and I to change the frequency, so QSY’s “Official” frequency at meetings, events, etc will be 147.525, no PL.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in February!
Kieran
N2MWE
This is a 2-el Yagi made from dipoles bent in the shape of a U, the longer element is the reflector, the input Z is 50 ohms and no matching network is needed.
Gain is about 6 dB, FB about 25-30 dB.
Resonant Frequency = 51.088, SWR = 1:1 measured with MFJ 269 Analyzer.
SWR is under 1.6 from 50.000 to 54.000 MHz.
Driven Element is 80in end to end with 1/2in space at feed point. The driven element also has a 10 1/4in elbow on both ends.
Reflector Element is 80 1/2in end to end, with 15 3/8in elbow on each end.
Width of antenna is 29 3/4in. Spacing between Driven element and Reflector element elbows is 4 1/8in. Make the SWR measurements by moving the reflector close to the driven element or away from driven element.
This was a fun project, coming from a Lawn Chair to an Antenna that works great, it has been tested and works great. Refer to website http://www.moxonantennaproject.com/design.htm
WA2WMJ JB
MOXON ANTENNA: Invented by Les Moxon G6XN (SK 2004), is sort of a two element yagi with the elements folded and spaced to eliminate the need for an impedance match.
A carefully optimized and constructed moxon can easily exceed the gain and bandwidth of a sloppily designed and constructed yagi. Also, the moxon is smaller than the typical yagi and much smaller than the typical J-pole antenna.
The Gain is typically 7-14 dBi, depending on accuracy of construction. Although this is a directional high gain antenna, it has a very large aperture with a high front to back ratio. If pointed directly up, this can make a decent satellite antenna.
Lawn Chair parts for the antenna.
Corners from lawn chair with wood separators, one screw is good to hold it together.
Almost an antenna.
Make both sides the same, connect the coax and have some fun
THIS ANTENNA WORKED BETTER THAN EXPECTED, Had fun making this antenna, the Moxon Calculator can be found on line, making measurements easy.
http://www.moxonantennaproject.com/design.htm
HAVE FUN AT THE NEXT QSY MEETING. WA2WMJ JB
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