The Wouff Hang
Need to get a wire up high in a tree? Want ti to be permanent? Bruce (N7DDT) has used this amazing method with great success. Check out this ingenious device. The Wouff Hang
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Distinguished Visitor from New York
Rim country and the Tonto Amateur Radio Association (TARA) would like to extend an Arizona Howdy to Don Gifford – WA2EZ. Don is President of the Tryon Amateur Radio Club – K2JJI – out Northville, NY and is in town … Continue reading →
UPDATE – The Frequency Reference for Gila County
NOW AVAILABLE Pat McDonald’s (KD6PZB) “UPDATE” is a frequency Reference for Gila County Arizona and MUCH Much more! Just $30 for $102 pages of Frequencies by category including Aircraft, Amateur Radio, Fire Departments, GMRS/FRS, Marine Radio,Police Departments, Radio Codes,Short Wave, … Continue reading →
Looking for a Hamfest?
If you are looking for a Hamfest over the next several months (posted October 31, 2022) then you came to the right place. Downloads this flyer for ALL the info you need on “HARKfest” Tailgate Hamfest – November 5, 2022 … Continue reading →
Playing in the Woods – Portable HF
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, TARA members held a sort of field-day event at the Mogollon Rim Visitors Center. It was a beautiful day and contacts were made all over the world! Bruce-N7DDT, Todd-N7TWL, Woody-KJ7YYI, Ernie-KJ7LEN, Bob-KJ7ZTF, and your truly … Continue reading →
FREE VHF/UHF Radio for New Hams!
You may or may not have heard of this program, but because of the new Technician Class License class starting TONIGHT, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 being taught by John Swenson – W7VNO – you can not only get your Technician … Continue reading →
Technician License Class
There will be a Technician License Class starting on Thursday, September 8, 2022. It will be taught by John Swenson – W7VNO at the PCS classroom each Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm through the month of September. Please … Continue reading →
Rick’s (KJ7ROX) DMR Presentations
Here is a PDF of Rick’s presentation to the TARA Members on 13 August 2022 and Part 2 on October 14, 2023. 2022-08-13 TARA DMR Presentation Part 2 of Rick’s TARA DMR Presentation
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PDF Available Here. And here are 2 more interesting configurations (neither of these is mine and I have not tested them): Click Image for larger version.
Continue reading →Lightning, Grounding and Bonding for Hams
The general rule is, “KISS” (Keep It Simple Silly). Definitions: Lightning-A mega-discharge of electricitThe general rule is y between earth and sky. Grounding-Providing a path for the return to earth of potential energy. Bonding-The hardware connections of grounding networks. Earth-The … Continue reading →