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<p>Max,</p>
<p>If you are familiar with those kits, I could use some help. An
old ham friend gave me his Ten Tec Rebel to modify. Apparently
there is one line that needs to be commented out, or uncommented
to allow an external display. I thought it would be straight
forward, but finding step-by-step instructions has been difficult.
I downloaded some software and it wasn't clear if "the latest" was
necessary for this one line chore.</p>
<p>I can continue to search the web and post questions in
newsgroups, but if you have direct experience with Arduino
software it might be easy-peasy.</p>
<p>As an aside, if HiDARG is going to have a booth at Earth Day, I
can lend my Buddipole with the high telescoping tripod mast. I've
only used it once or twice, on non-windy days (it gets a little
whippy at the top) on Pilot Butte.</p>
<p>It's interesting when you become an owner of such things and get
past the hype. For example, An end-fed longwire can work on
multiple bands, especially with a good tuner. But to change bands
with the Buddipole, especially in horizonal orientation, you have
to raise and lower it. And if you are also dealing with guy lines
....</p>
<p>But once set up for a single band, it does the job - just not
sure it does the job much better that an long wire to a mast.</p>
<p>73,</p>
<p>Paul</p>
<p>PS: I still have my carbon fiber fishing pole I was inspired to
buy after that SOTA presentation a year or so ago.<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/26/17 8:47 AM, Max Vaughan wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoPlainText">Those of you thinking about using
microcontrollers in ham activities might want to review the
different articles John VE6EY has written.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Most of the information is about
inspiring youth on how to get involved in technology, ham
radio, and microcontrollers.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">At first glance it appears that his site
is trying to sell kits… but not so…. each picture is a
different aspect of how Arduino’s and ham radio <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">can be mixed together, and how it all
ties into getting younger folks into ham radio.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Lots of info if that you can use to get
started in that direction as well.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">…Max<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">-----Original Message-----<br>
From: John Fallows VE6EY [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:ve6ey@fallows.ca">mailto:ve6ey@fallows.ca</a>] <br>
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 05:24<br>
To: Webmaster<br>
Subject: Arduino Ham Radio Starter Kit</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Webmaster or Executive - High Desert
Amateur Radio Group<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Earlier this year, I published a series
of articles on my web site called the "Arduino Ham Radio
Starter Kit". The purpose of this information is to encourage
more hams and their clubs to engage with the local maker
community as a gateway to amateur radio.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">These articles explain Arduino basics in
a ham radio context. They contain many suggestions about how
amateurs can use Arduinos, as well as how a ham club can
engage other makers in hobby activities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Please take a moment to review the
Arduino Ham Radio Starter Kit articles. If you find them to be
useful, please consider passing these along to your members or
contacts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">You can use these articles by linking
them to your web site, Twitter feed, Facebook page or by
e-mail.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">The URL is:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://play.fallows.ca/wp/series/arduino-ham-radio-starter-kit/"><span
style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">http://play.fallows.ca/wp/series/arduino-ham-radio-starter-kit/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Thanks for your consideration. If you
have any questions or suggestions, please contact me.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">73 John Fallows VE6EY<br>
Calgary, Alberta<o:p></o:p></p>
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