[SMCARA] Ideas for Upcoming "Make and Take" events wanted

[Daniel Metcalf]

Good thought, I still have 20 SO-239 connectors from Field Day that we
could use and I have plenty of wire left over as well.


On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 1:12 PM, Bill Jones <merc669 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Maybe from the PL-259 to the 3rd table and connect to a SO-239 connector
> on a homemade 2m antenna similar to the ones some built on Field Day.
>
> Bill
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 1:04 PM, Daniel Metcalf <kb3uun at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> We can plan that as well. We can set it up as a multi-station event with 4
>> tables. At the first table one can build a flashlight at the second table
>> installing new connectors such a pl-259 and/or N-type. Need ideas for
>> tables three and four. Thoughts? Total cost for the event to participate
>> in
>> everything would be approx. $25 each
>>
>> For the connector installation one could be a "Bring your own coax" so
>> they
>> can learn how to install their own connectors. I would be willing to
>> donate
>> some LL400 for those who don't yet have their own coax but would like to
>> learn. Part of the $25.00 would go towards purchasing connectors.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 12:56 PM, Rene Ramirez <w3bnyren at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > How about a training class instead of a Make and Break.  Perhaps a PL259
>> > hands on construction class.
>> >
>> >
>> > On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 12:51 PM, Daniel Metcalf <kb3uun at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > > I would too. They are very careful in the photo not to reveal to much
>> > > detail. I know that the LED is powered by an oscillator, specifically
>> as
>> > it
>> > > was described on Ham Nation, the power is sent to the LED as the
>> Magnetic
>> > > field on the inductor collapses. Very interesting!
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 12:42 PM, Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS <
>> > > frederic.clarke at navy.mil> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > Dan,
>> > > >
>> > > > Looks like a fun one! Would like a schemo tho, just curious ya know!
>> > > >
>> > > > I found the QSL cards, they were in my wife's car?  Hmmm?
>> > > >
>> > > > TC
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > -----Original Message-----
>> > > > From: SMCARA [mailto:smcara-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>> > Daniel
>> > > > Metcalf
>> > > > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 12:38 PM
>> > > > To: smcara at mailman.qth.net
>> > > > Subject: [SMCARA] Ideas for Upcoming "Make and Take" events wanted
>> > > >
>> > > > Good Afternoon All,
>> > > >
>> > > > Now that classes are over I would like to plan a "Make and Take"
>> event.
>> > > As
>> > > > a suggestion for a project I sent the Humana Light idea out as it
>> was
>> > > been
>> > > > featured on Ham Nation and it is the only flashlight I know that
>> will
>> > run
>> > > > constantly on one AA battery for up to 5 weeks. I think this could
>> be a
>> > > > great addition to a go kit. Just need to find a good project case
>> for
>> > it.
>> > > >
>> > > > If there are other ideas out there then please forward them to me
>> and I
>> > > > will bring them up at Thursday's meeting. Looking forward to the
>> great
>> > > > suggestions! The target cost for a project is no more than $50.
>> Optimal
>> > > > cost to build I think would be around $20.
>> > > >
>> > > > Have FUN!
>> > > >
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