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Mike Taddeo – VA6MJT

E-mail: va6mjt@qrz.ca. Mike Taddeo – VA6MJT. Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop. Licensed March 27 th , 2002 (Basic Exam) CW exam March 29 th , 2002. Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop. We can all be HAMs. Radio Interests. Contesting (contacts by #’s within given time).

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Mike Taddeo – VA6MJT

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  1. E-mail: va6mjt@qrz.ca Mike Taddeo – VA6MJT Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop

  2. Licensed March 27th, 2002 (Basic Exam) CW exam March 29th, 2002 Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  3. We can all be HAMs Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  4. Radio Interests Contesting (contacts by #’s within given time) Rag Chew (talk to many hams, sched’s, make friends) Emergency Operations (field day practice, nets) Net Controller (run nets or take charge) CW or Voice (Morse Code) Digital Modes (rtty, psk, bpsk, olivia, slow scan etc..) DX’ing (contacts world wide) Field Day (emergency prep exercises weekend event) Building (antennas, stations, elmer’ing) ) Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  5. Building my HF Station takes Work Remember to QRX Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  6. Budget Considerations Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  7. Budget approvedIt’s rig time! • These are my rigs 3 2 1 5 6 7 4 Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  8. Power Supply Not many rigs have built in power supplies. You will require a power source for your rig. Switching Power Supply Non-SwitchingPower Supply Astron, Alinco, Ten-Tec, MFJ, Ameritron, Icom, Yaesu Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  9. Antennas There are many to chose from Yagi Verticle Di-Pole Inverted-V Delta Loop Quad Beverage G5RV Log Periodic With a wire (di-pole, inverted V), feed line and rig you can be on the air quickly making contacts world wide. You do not need to have expensive gear to get on the air. Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  10. Antennas A small yagi on my chimney Cushcraft MA5B Learn the rules and guidelines Research your options Created the documentation Submit the documents to the City I started the install of my new full sized yagi Awareness - Plan - Prepare - Document Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  11. Antennas in our Neighborhood Can I setup an antenna and antenna structure in my neighborhood You be the judge by the Photo. Learn the Guidelines(ask for help if needed) Follow the rules Document Do it right! Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  12. Starting Tower • Tower Installation • Plan (your site) • Tower specs • Dig your hole • Pour concrete • True the first section • Allow time to cure • Plan every step • Do it right, it pays Work Safely Watch for power wires Take your time Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  13. Tower Completion Remember to work Safely at all times VE6PV VE6PV VE6CN VE6PV Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  14. Don’t Forget Proper length cables Cable Quality Ground the tower Ground the Shack Secure all Cables Follow Best Practice Have Fun Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  15. Not Properly You don’t want your install to look like this! Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  16. Do Your Paperwork City of Calgary – Development & Building ApprovalsCity Guidelines (13m or 41’6”)Remember Safety is #1 Have fun and enjoy the hobby Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  17. Keep Notes Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  18. Useful Links Useful Media www.qrz.com www.eham.com (product reviews) www.rac.ca www.arrl.com www.ac6v.com www.dxzone.co www.ntf.ca www.hamtestonline.com www.rigpix.com ARRL Handbook CQ Magazine ON4UN Antenna Book Radio Amateur Callbook (CD) QRZ Callbook Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  19. TIPS Ask to see a HAM Shack (most hams are happy to show) Research the web (www.eham.net/reviews) Ask HAMs about their equipment (be aware of opinions) Read news forums (groups.yahoo.com) Ask a lot of questions (don’t be afraid to ask) Know your Band Plan Find an Elmer, learning never stops Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

  20. Questions? E-mail: va6mjt@qrz.ca Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

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