mike taddeo – va6mjt

Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF Station

Mike Taddeo – VA6MJT

Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop

E-mail: [email protected]

March 10th, 2007 Mike Taddeo VA6MJTwww.qrz.ca

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Licensed March 27th, 2002 (Basic Exam)

CW exam March 29th, 2002

Alberta’s Online Swap’n’Shop


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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationWe can all be HAMs


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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationRadio 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) )


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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationBuilding my HF Station takes Work

Remember to QRX


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Budget Considerations


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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationBudget approved

It’s rig time!• These are my rigs

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Power Supply

Not many rigs have built in power supplies.You will require a power source for your rig.

Astron, Alinco, Ten-Tec, MFJ, Ameritron, Icom, Yaesu

Switching Power Supply Non-SwitchingPower Supply


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There are many to chose from

Antennas

YagiVerticleDi-PoleInverted-VDelta LoopQuadBeverageG5RVLog 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.


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Learn the rules and guidelinesResearch your optionsCreated the documentation Submit the documents to the CityI started the install of my newfull sized yagi

AntennasA small yagi on my

chimney

Cushcraft MA5B

Awareness - Plan - Prepare - Document


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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationAntennas in our Neighborhood

You bethe judge by the Photo.

Learn the Guidelines (ask for help if needed)

Follow the rules

Document

Do it right!

Can I setup an antenna and antenna structure in my neighborhood


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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationStarting 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


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Tower Completion

VE6PV VE6CN VE6PV VE6PV

Remember to work Safely at all times


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Proper length cables

Cable Quality

Ground the tower

Ground the Shack

Secure all Cables

Follow Best Practice

Have Fun

Don’t Forget


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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationYou don’t want your install to look like this!

Not Properly


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Do Your Paperwork City of Calgary – Development & Building Approvals

City Guidelines (13m or 41’6”)

Remember Safety is #1

Have fun and enjoy the hobby


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Setting up an HF StationSetting up an HF StationKeep Notes


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www.qrz.comwww.eham.com (product reviews)

www.rac.ca

www.arrl.com

www.ac6v.comwww.dxzone.co

www.ntf.ca

www.hamtestonline.com

www.rigpix.com

Useful Links Useful MediaARRL Handbook

CQ Magazine

ON4UN Antenna Book

Radio Amateur Callbook (CD)

QRZ Callbook


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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

TIPS


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Questions?

E-mail: [email protected]

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