Visit!
Received a visit from the Emergency Management Coordinator of the City of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Details upcoming.
Aniversary!
It was there in San Diego 13 years ago that Karen and I got married.
Get’s better with each day!
Made up my mind.
I have decided what I’m going to do about getting into VHF/UHF.
After spending the better part of 2 years, it’s about time I made a move.
I have to kick myself for having sold a handheld I found in my office closet. Even though it was not new, according to the ham I sold it to, a new battery and it was as good as new.
Now you’re just going to have to wait until my new radio gets here and I can include pictures, to find out what I did.
Last Saturday’s Swap Meet.
ATV
This past weekend I sent an email to Bill Munsil who is involved with Local Amateur TV.
To my surprise, I received several emails back and then a phone call. That’s what really surprised me. We talked about what I could do to use a Video Monitor I have from the days when I had a video production company.
Our conversation ended with me deciding that I’m going to bring in from the “cold” of our patio the cable ready 32 inch TV and use it to for now at least be able to view what’s going in with ATV here in Arizona.
I also sent an email to a company that sells Amateur Equipment. That was Saturday, and here it is Wednesday and no reply.
Guess they don’t want my business.
UHF/VHF
In anticipation of purchasing a VHF/UHF radio I went out a month ago and bought the ARRl Repeater Directory 2011 -2012.
When I got it, what should appear but the directory from 1996 – 1997. I have not spent a lot of time comparing the two to see just where the changes are and what is new. My first glance didn’t find that many. Keep in mind, it’s not that important to me.
Now the problem I still face, regardless of which of the directories I use, what am I going to purchase so that I can go on VHF/UHF? Or should I limit it to VHF or just UHF? And there is the question Handheld or Mobile that I can use in our van or here in the house?
Seems like there are always questions.
Arizona has a Busy Amateur Community.
Amateur Radio is busy here in Arizona with a lot going on.
Check out the January Arizona Newsletter.
2012
Here we go Again.
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Back to Work.
It’s 2012.
Happy New Year.
I’m back to blogging on Amateur Radio Dreaming and I have also asked Tom Fagan to reinstate me as the Public Information Coordinator for Arizona. He accepted.
Here on ARD, my plans are to begin with blog at least once a week about what I’m doing with my station KI7UP.
Now if I can come up with more blogs each week, they will see the light of day. Let me assure you, your comments are welcomed and appreciated.
As to returning to the P I C post here in Arizona, I plan to change my attitude and take a very active part in things happening in the Arizona Section.
Next Year.
I have decided that I am going to stay away from my computer for the remainder month of December.
I will return in January 2012.
Have a Happy Holiday, and Happy New Year and I will see you again in the new year.
Norm, KI7UP, Scottsdale Arizona.