[ML-Hams] coax \ radio test

Thu Apr 9 13:26:58 CDT 2015

There are a limited amount. I would like the not-blue rack and some of the
shelves for networking purposes. But the blue rack and a few rack shelves
are up for grabs.
On Apr 9, 2015 1:20 PM, "Jake Polatty" <ki4btj at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm going to be at Maker's Local on Friday to help move stuff up.
>
> Something we do nee to look at is the racks in the corner.  Is there any
> rack shelves at the shop?
>
> Jake Polatty, KI4BTJ
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 11:23 AM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Just heard back from Jake, he said he's good with any of these dates.
>>
>> If we're just moving the HAM Shack from downstairs to the AV Area, this
>> might be a lot lower of a level of effort than we anticipated.
>>
>> Is this something where we can just layout a table upstairs and move the
>> equipment on a Tuesday night?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 10:48 AM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> May 3rd was a weekend I couldn't support, do you know which of these
>>> would be good for you?
>>>
>>> April 10th (This friday)
>>> April 12th (This Sunday)
>>> April 18th (Though STEAM fest at lowe mill is that day)
>>> May 1st (Friday)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 9, 2015 at 8:43 AM, Bruce Campbell <phillybruce at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have a commitment to play paintball with my kids and a few of there
>>>> friends. There is also a slight chance that I will need to drive up to
>>>> Nashville. Other then that, I should be OK to help.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bruce (KH4HLZ)
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 5:06 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Awesome :)
>>>>>
>>>>> I had to scratch May 3rd off my availability:
>>>>>
>>>>> April 10th (This friday)
>>>>> April 12th (This Sunday)
>>>>> April 18th (Though STEAM fest at lowe mill is that day)
>>>>> May 1st (Friday)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 4:23 PM, Dmitriy Plaks <dmitriyp13 at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Jeff, et.al
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I can help out this weekend or the May dates.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dmitriy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 8, 2015, 4:19 PM Hunter Fuller <hfuller at pixilic.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This seems logical. So, current AV and network area becomes AV and
>>>>>>> ham. Current library becomes embedded dev/network/computer lab. Current
>>>>>>> embedded dev becomes library and lounge
>>>>>>> On Apr 8, 2015 3:43 PM, "Jeff Cotten" <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I don't have a preference between HAM going in the AV area vs.
>>>>>>>> current library space.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> We could put HAM Shack in AV, and make Embedded Dev part of the
>>>>>>>> larger computer-lab in the current library space.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> It would probably be easier to all walls and noise insulation to
>>>>>>>> the AV area.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 3:24 PM, Hunter Fuller <hfuller at pixilic.com>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Why put ham near the embedded dev area as opposed to AV?
>>>>>>>>> On Apr 8, 2015 3:20 PM, "Jeff Cotten" <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Awesome :)
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I talked with Tim and I believe the current plan is to create a
>>>>>>>>>> smaller library and lounge where embedded dev is now, and then ED and Ham
>>>>>>>>>> Shack will move into where the Library is currently residing.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> I figure this will take multiple hours, so a Saturday or a Sunday
>>>>>>>>>> might be best.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Here are my free weekend days before the Shop Cleanup on May
>>>>>>>>>> 9th:
>>>>>>>>>> April 10th (This friday)
>>>>>>>>>> April 12th (This Sunday)
>>>>>>>>>> April 18th (Though STEAM fest at lowe mill is that day)
>>>>>>>>>> May 1st (Friday)
>>>>>>>>>> May 3rd (Sunday)
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Jake, any of those work for you?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 2:53 PM, Bruce Campbell <
>>>>>>>>>> phillybruce at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Just to clarify. The "were noise" did not sound like 60 Hz
>>>>>>>>>>> florescent light noise. It sounded more like some external RF source. If it
>>>>>>>>>>> continues, I can bring in some direction finding equipment to locate it.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I videoed, the first contact from the new "shack" for
>>>>>>>>>>> preservation of that great moment in history.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Bruce (KG4HLZ)
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 9:10 PM, Jake Polatty <ki4btj at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> So, Bruce and I tested the 100' of coax that he brought.  We
>>>>>>>>>>>> were able to confirm that we should be fine.  We did hear a weird noise,
>>>>>>>>>>>> but we did have a good strong signal into and out of the repeater.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> We left the coax in place for right now.  If anyone want to
>>>>>>>>>>>> play with it, one end is coiled up on top of the fan in the craft room.
>>>>>>>>>>>> The other end is in the A/V area.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> -Jake, KI4BTJ
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 7:10 PM, Satyam Nayak <
>>>>>>>>>>>> nayaksatyam at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> Too bad you couldn't coax yourself into feeling better.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Apr 7, 2015 at 7:06 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Just a heads up, I'm under the weather and won't be at the
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> shop tonight for any coax or radio fun
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Apr 2, 2015 5:21 PM, "Jeff Cotten" <omegix at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hi hammers!  Just wanted to let you know we're shooting for
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> this upcoming Tuesday to do the coax test.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm still learning a lot here, Bruce educated me that coax
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> is self-shielding, so we shouldn't have to worry too much about
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> interference from the florescent lights.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> looking forward to testing it out!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Also, for those that didn't know, there's a Ham radio
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> call-in on Thursday nights at 7pm on 146.94 or 147.22
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If I'm not out and about I'm hoping to listen in on it
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> tonight and see what that's like.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Happy hamming!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Jeff
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> KK4DTX
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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