Hi again Group,

Thanks again for the help with the other questions I have posted on the board.

Does anyone know the hurricane net frequency? Next few days should be
interesting for me, I am near Pensacola so I may not see as much action.

For my question on twinlead, most folks now use the 300:75 ohm balun at the TV
antenna and drive coax down to the TV set. Has any one measured the impedance
at the set with the MFJ-269 or equal over the range of TV channel 2 to 13? and
14 to 69?

I recall working for a TV service man back in the 80's (I was a ham teen). He
would put a twist on the feeder as he brough it down the pole and used 6 inch
standoffs to keep the line from getting near the metal pole and to keep it
straight. He used only RCA antenna's and gave me my first digital VOM for my
birthday. I still have it today. I believe he enjoyed having a techie teen
around who enjoyed the concept of the ether.

Could we get away from the above by placing a metal shield around the twin-lead
or would this effect the impedance of the twin-lead? My goal is a folded
dipole and use the 300 ohm twin-lead with an outer shield to keep coupling from
metal out of the equation.

Well, all for now.

73's from KJ4UO.....

"PDRUNEN" wrote

Hi again Group,

Thanks again for the help with the other questions I have posted on the
board.

Does anyone know the hurricane net frequency? Next few days should be
interesting for me, I am near Pensacola so I may not see as much action.

You most certainly will see some action, if Hurricane Frances follows the
current forecast track and comes right across the Florida Panhandle! HWN is
14.325.0 USB. Not very active after 0100-0200z. Other freqs put out there
today were 7.247, corrected to 7.242, did not seem to know what they were
talking about there, and 3.950, both presumably LSB. 3.950 LSB is active
now.

Someone else will have to help on your question about vhf-2 to vhf-13
impedance. The only time I receive broadcast tv is during hurricanes when
the cable is out. You might be there soon, I'm thnking. Good luck and stay
safe.

Jack
Virginia Beach


For my question on twinlead, most folks now use the 300:75 ohm balun at
the TV
antenna and drive coax down to the TV set. Has any one measured the
impedance
at the set with the MFJ-269 or equal over the range of TV channel 2 to 13?
and
14 to 69?

I recall working for a TV service man back in the 80's (I was a ham teen).
He
would put a twist on the feeder as he brough it down the pole and used 6
inch
standoffs to keep the line from getting near the metal pole and to keep it
straight. He used only RCA antenna's and gave me my first digital VOM for
my
birthday. I still have it today. I believe he enjoyed having a techie
teen
around who enjoyed the concept of the ether.

Could we get away from the above by placing a metal shield around the
twin-lead
or would this effect the impedance of the twin-lead? My goal is a folded
dipole and use the 300 ohm twin-lead with an outer shield to keep coupling
from
metal out of the equation.

Well, all for now.

73's from KJ4UO.....

"PDRUNEN" wrote in message
...
Hi again Group,

Thanks again for the help with the other questions I have posted on the
board.

Does anyone know the hurricane net frequency?

Following is a list of coordination information for Amateur Radio and CERT
Personnel who make the decision to evacuate the area. Upon return, after
the storm has passed, Amateur Radio Operators and CERT personnel will stage
at the Palm Bay BCC north Parking Lot for assignments. If the parking lot
is inaccessible or unusable as a staging area. We will stage in the Bayside
Lakes Publix Plaza parking lot near Beef O' Brady's.

For Amateur Radio Operators :

Below is a list of frequencies that can be used by amateur radio operators
who evacuate the Melbourne/Palm Bay area to stay in touch. We will plan on
making contact at 5:00 pm, 6:00pm, and 7:00 pm. on 14.340 MHz. In the
event radio communication conditions are bad, try one of the other listed
frequencies. We will use these as calling frequencies so once contact is
made you and your other party may want to select another frequency to move
to or you may wish to remain on frequency and join the group that will be on
the frequency.

Operators that remain in the Melbourne/Palm Bay area may also use these
frequencies to contact individuals that have departed the area for news etc.
if things get slow.

When you return to the area after the storm has passed we will assume no
repeaters are left standing and will coordinate our activities on 145.520
Simplex. A net may be established on 145.520 by the time you return. You
may be directed by net control to move to a frequency that is not programmed
in your radio. You may want to plan on having your radio operating manuals
with you when you evacuate. Establishing communications will be our top
priority when you return.

145.520 MHz Simplex
14.340 MHz Primary
21.415 MHz
28.335 MHz

If you know of an amateur that is planning on evacuating and is not in the
distribution list or did receive this notice, please forward or give a copy
of this message to them Please print this list out and take it with you when
you leave the area. Good Luck Stay Safe


Thank You
Steven Hathaway
South Brevard County Emergency Coordinator
DCS Website: http://bellsouthpwp.net/h/a/hathaway/index.html


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