From azham@mailman.qth.net  Thu Aug  1 02:54:48 2002
From: azham@mailman.qth.net (azham@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 01:54:48 +0000
Subject: [Azham] <AZHAM QUESTION>
Message-ID: <20020801015448.DHAB11089.mtiwmhc22.worldnet.att.net@webmail.worldnet.att.net>

Hi Rudy-

Don't know if this will be helpful or not. I have three
45 ft. utility poles used mainly to support HF wire
antennas and a 55 ft. tower with a 14-30MHz LP w/rotator.
I bought 4" conduit and buried a run to each holder-
upper and to posts between the poles for mid-span
feeders. Each run is buried about 2 ft. and comes to
the back wall of the shack/shop, then up the wall
with a sweep bend then a 45 degree angle bend thru the
wall (stucco-foam-insulation-wallboard). It is mortar 
plastered into the stucco outside and dry-wall plastered
on the inside. The space around the cables is packed
with glass wool so the conduits don't become scorpion
highways. Then lightning protectors on all the coax's
and rotor control cable. I also ground everything with
coax switches when a storm threatens. One pole has a 
Stationmaster VHF gain antenna, about 20 feet long,
making the top of that one the highest thing around.
It took a direct hit with no damage to anything.

Several years before, we took a direct hit to a kitchen
vent on the roof. No ham radio equipment damage, but the
burglar alarm door switches were all welded closed, 
all the semi-conductors in the burglar/fire control were
zapped, the FAX machine power supply blown, every GFI
was blown and destroyed, a UHF receiver front end 
zapped (not ham), and telephone set with memory 
destroyed. Fortunately, there was no fire.

True to the old story, after the horse was stolen
we locked the barn door. The very next week we
had lightning rods put on the house and surge protection
at the electrical service entrance, well head for the
submersible pump, 3 power distribution cabinets 
the telephone line (in addition to the phone company 
unit), and at the computer powere connection point.
This cost just about as much as the lightning damage, 
$5000. Moral of this story- do it now, before you
take a hit!

I don't think the mechanics of getting the feeders into
the house are your problem. Keep the critters (scorps
and snakes) out, ditto with the lightning.

By the way, in burying the 4" conduit, I ran a #4 bare
CU ground wire about 4" below each conduit. These go
to a bus bar close to the conduit entrance point and
all equipment grounds and coax lightning protector
grounds go to it. The house lightning rods have their
own grounds, CU plates, about 2 ft. square buried to
the top of the caliche, about 2 feet. DON'T connect
anything else to the lightning rod grounds!

Good luck. A little work now will save a lot of grief
later.

Guess it is obvious we live in unincorporated county
and don't have C.C.& R's to put up with.

73- Ken--
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Amateur Radio:   KD7KH 
U. S. Navy MARS: NNNØETD
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Kenneth D. Hopper          
44410 North 20th Street
New River, AZ  85087-7522 USA
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phone:   1+623 465-5852
FAX:     1+623 465-9448
e-mail:  kd7kh@att.net		
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From azham@mailman.qth.net  Thu Aug  1 23:28:17 2002
From: azham@mailman.qth.net (Thomas Rees)
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 15:28:17 -0700
Subject: [Azham] (no subject)
Message-ID: <FA2141FA-A59D-11D6-B053-00039370FE0E@u.arizona.edu>

It says some sell/swap will be tolerated, and it would be nice to sell 
it to someone closer so, before listing elsewhere

This hurts but:

For Sale -

My Ham/MARS Station:

Includes,

Yaesu FT-920 with MH-31b8 Hand Mike, FM-1 FM board and Inrad 708-A 250Hz 
filter. In original box with power cable included. The radio has the 
correct mod for NA units and will transmit on all frequencies/all modes 
covered by the radio.
Yaesu SP-8 speaker (matches radio) with adjustable AF filtering built-in.
Bencher BY-2 Iambic paddle.
MFJ-4035MV 35/30 amp transformer based (no RF noise) power supply.
Heil Pro-Set 5 headset with AD-1-Y cable (for Yaesu rigs).
Drake MN-4C Matching Network with SWR bridge and Power measurement 
built-in.

Just add wire. (maybe I'll toss in 100 feet or so just to make it 
complete)

The Drake is missing one of it's switch handle covers but is otherwise 
in very good condition. All the rest of the gear is in excellent shape, 
no marks, dents, scratches etc. Was never around any smoking and was 
operated inside an air condiltioned dedicated radio shack. Guaranteed in 
working order.

This radio and setup is a joy to operate, and is certainly the finest 
radio I've ever owned. It would be perfect as a station for the new 
General or higher Ham, new or expanding MARS operator or just because.

At current prices (I made one up for the Drake) it comes to a bit over 
$2000. I'm asking $1250 for the entire station. Real cash money or a 
P.O. money order. That would include delivery by me to just about 
anywhere in Arizona or anywhere of a similar distance from Tucson (you 
should probably offer me a cold one for my effort though) and help in 
setting it up or checking it out, if desired. Due to the 'open' nature 
of the rig, I will sell and or deliver to a licensed amateur only. If 
you are working on your ticket, I will be glad to deliver to a licensed 
Elmer (you should have one anyway, so there).

Trees, KB7XL  trees@u.arizona.edu or 520-907-9967, ask for Trees


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From azham@mailman.qth.net  Fri Aug  2 17:18:53 2002
From: azham@mailman.qth.net (azham@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:18:53 EDT
Subject: [Azham] Question
Message-ID: <123.145af651.2a7c0aed@aol.com>

If you like, talk to Reinhard DL1UF/W7 in PHX.
His phone-number is  480 488 1943.

Best 73 from Germany de DC9UP

From azham@mailman.qth.net  Fri Aug  2 21:27:42 2002
From: azham@mailman.qth.net (azham@mailman.qth.net)
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 13:27:42 -0700
Subject: [Azham] Question
Message-ID: <4F4D35DD0472B24193598DB30DFD9305076059@phx-52n-msg.awa.com>

Thanks for the response. I will do that.

Rudy
WW7AZ 
73 from "The valley of the sun"


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If you like, talk to Reinhard DL1UF/W7 in PHX.
His phone-number is  480 488 1943.

Best 73 from Germany de DC9UP
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From azham@mailman.qth.net  Thu Aug  8 06:12:13 2002
From: azham@mailman.qth.net (David French, N7FAN)
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 2002 22:12:13 -0700
Subject: [Azham] Arizona Support Update for H.R. 4720
Message-ID: <001f01c23e9a$cf72fb20$60840343@davidfre>

This week I received a letter from Rep. Jef Flake (R-Dist 1) regarding the
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Consistence Act, H.R. 4720.

It is a thought provoking letter.  He never really states his objection to
the resolution in so many words, but refers to it in the end of the second
paragraph.

This is the text of that letter:

"Dear David,

    "Thank you for contacting me in support of the Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications Consistence Act, H.R. 4720.

    "While I am sympathetic to your position, I do not believe this issue
warrants action by the federal government.  H.R. 4720, originally sponsored
by Representative Steve Israel, would apply a 1985 ruling by the Federal
Communications Commission on the installation of antenna structures to all
private landowners and homeowners.  This ruling established a 'reasonable
accommodation' that local authorities must provide to amateur radio
operators wishing to install antenna structures on public land.  According
to this ruling, local and state governments may not completely ban amateur
radio antennas.  H.R. 4720 would regulate all private land use rules and
contracts.

    "H.R. 4720 has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, where it is awaiting
further action.

    "Thank you again for being in touch.  Please feel free to keep me
appraised of any other issues that are important to you.

    "Sincerely,

    Jeff Flake
    Member of Congress

"JF:mk"


David French, N7FAN
Chandler, AZ


From azham@mailman.qth.net  Mon Aug 12 23:19:16 2002
From: azham@mailman.qth.net (Taliesin MacAran)
Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:19:16 -0700 (US Mountain Standard Time)
Subject: [Azham] Fw: Meteors and a Spaceship
Message-ID: <3D583464.00000E.42767@taliesin.ph.cox.net>

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From azham@mailman.qth.net  Wed Aug 14 18:34:09 2002
From: azham@mailman.qth.net (Taliesin MacAran)
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:34:09 -0700 (US Mountain Standard Time)
Subject: [Azham] Fw: W7ASC NEWS
Message-ID: <3D5A9491.000001.39071@taliesin.ph.cox.net>

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From: Bob Burleson=0D
Date: Monday, August 12, 2002 19:01:02=0D
To: List=0D
Subject: W7ASC NEWS=0D
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Kenwood Communications has come through for the W7ASC station once=0D
again! Charlotte Horwitz approached the Kenwood representatives at the=0D
Ft. Tuthill Hamfest and told them that our Yaesu 990 HF rigs were=0D
experiencing some major problems and that both of them were currently=0D
out of commission. Kenwood responded quickly by sending us a new HF=0D
rig, the 570 SG which covers all the HF bands and 6 meters. This radio=0D
also has a built in antenna tuner. Our deepest appreciation goes out=0D
to Kenwood for their continued support of the Center for Amateur Radio=0D
Learning in the Arizona Science Center.=0D
=0D
W7ASC is planning on setting up a 2 meter standby group so that=0D
volunteers at the Shack can contact Hams when visitors are in the=0D
shack. The "Volunteer at Home" project helps in this, but we would=0D
like to have a frequency or frequencies available to monitor. The=0D
Scottsdale Radio Club has said that W7ASC Volunteers can monitor and=0D
use their clubs repeater on 147.180 (PL 162.2) for this purpose. We=0D
have not checked on the range of this repeater over the metro Phoenix=0D
area yet. We thank the Scottsdale club for their support of this=0D
project. It should work out if we can get volunteers to monitor 147.18=0D
and other frequencies (to be set up), during their free time when they=0D
are on the road or around their ham shacks.=0D
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Some other repeaters that W7ASC has used with "Hams on the Road"=0D
include 147.360, 147.30, and 147.12.=0D
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Additional "Ham" volunteers are needed for the W7ASC Ham Shack.=0D
Contact Bob, KG7QJ at 480-961-1109 or kg7qj@cox.net if you are=0D
interested. To be a Volunteer from Home contact Char Horwitz, KB7TKQ=0D
at 602-896-8813 or char@explorerforum.com.=0D
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From azham@mailman.qth.net  Tue Aug 27 18:40:18 2002
From: azham@mailman.qth.net (Taliesin MacAran)
Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:40:18 -0700 (US Mountain Standard Time)
Subject: [Azham] Arizona close to launching 'Amber Alert'
Message-ID: <3D6BB982.000003.79121@taliesin.ph.cox.net>

Arizona close to launching 'Amber Alert'
William Hermann
The Arizona Republic
Aug. 27, 2002 
Gov. Jane Hull today is expected to announce that the state is ready to
implement an "Amber Alert" system to publicize any child abduction in
Arizona. 
"We've seen Amber Alert systems in other states and they've saved children's
lives," Hull spokeswoman Francie Noyes said. 
Amber Alert systems are in effect on either the state or local level in 41
locations. They are named for a 9-year-old child abducted and murdered in
1996 near Arlington, Texas. 
Bob White, a retired Phoenix police missing-persons bureau sergeant, said
deciding the criteria for broadcasting an apparent abduction was one reason
it took more than a year to develop the system. He served on the committee
that for the past 18 months planned Arizona's alert system. 
The committee included broadcasting and police representatives. 
The criteria for activating Amber Alert will include belief that the victim
is in imminent danger of bodily harm or death and is 17 or younger, and the
availability of information on the suspect or the suspect's vehicle. 
"We want as many specifics as possible," White said. "If we have good
information, and get it out to the public, we know we can find an abductor."

On Aug. 1, two California girls who had been abducted were rescued and their
abductor shot to death after that state's Amber Alert system brought the
suspect's car to the attention of authorities. 
White said that when an abduction is reported, local radio and television
stations will be informed of the circumstances and will report information
every quarter-hour for the first two hours and every 30 minutes for the next
three hours. After that, the situation will be evaluated and more reports
may be made, he said. 
The state's alert system will be initiated from Department of Public Safety
headquarters in Phoenix. A DPS spokesman said that state highway electronic
message signs also will display information on an abduction. 
http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0827amber27.html

-- 
Taliesin MacAran
Phoenix, Az.

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be immediately overthrown and it's members that avocated
such measures should be put to death for crimes against humanity. --
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