Comments on: What Every Ham Should Have in the Shack http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/ Having fun with amateur radio Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:08:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dennis KR8U http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320499 Dennis KR8U Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:54:46 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320499 How about every ham should know that you do not need to say "For ID" every time you unkey the mic or key. Your callsign after every transmission is also not required, once every ten minutes and when your conversation is over is the only time it is required. Thanks for the post. How about every ham should know that you do not need to say “For ID” every time you unkey the mic or key. Your callsign after every transmission is also not required, once every ten minutes and when your conversation is over is the only time it is required. Thanks for the post.

]]> By: Mike - WM4B http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320456 Mike - WM4B Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:02:12 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320456 How about a copy of the most recent Part 97 and an ARRL Bandplan chart? How about a copy of the most recent Part 97 and an ARRL Bandplan chart?

]]> By: Jeff http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320428 Jeff Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:38:20 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320428 A decent small vise. Like a panavise. It keeps your work from skittering across the bench. Nothing worse than 700 degree freshly soldered PL259 sliding off the bench and onto your leg (or worse!) A decent small vise. Like a panavise. It keeps your work from skittering across the bench.

Nothing worse than 700 degree freshly soldered PL259 sliding off the bench and onto your leg (or worse!)

]]> By: Dan KB6NU http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320423 Dan KB6NU Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:39 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320423 Paul and Dick, you guys are absolutely right about the dummy load. Dick, I also have a Drake 200W dummy load that I purchased about 25 years ago. I joke that it's the only piece of Drake gear that I could afford back then! Paul and Dick, you guys are absolutely right about the dummy load.

Dick, I also have a Drake 200W dummy load that I purchased about 25 years ago. I joke that it’s the only piece of Drake gear that I could afford back then!

]]> By: Dick http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320418 Dick Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:42:27 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320418 I am amazed that a dry dummy-load seems to have become a tool of the past. I wouldn't be without my old Drake model. If it went south, I'd even get an MFJ. 73 de N2UGB I am amazed that a dry dummy-load seems to have become a tool of the past. I wouldn’t be without my old Drake model. If it went south, I’d even get an MFJ. 73 de N2UGB

]]> By: Paul WW2PT http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320394 Paul WW2PT Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:17:43 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320394 A dummy load. Also, a variety of connector adapters (SO-239/N-Type, SO-239/BNC, etc.). And an Elecraft K3. :-) A dummy load. Also, a variety of connector adapters (SO-239/N-Type, SO-239/BNC, etc.).

And an Elecraft K3. :-)

]]> By: David Brodbeck N8SRE http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320393 David Brodbeck N8SRE Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:45:10 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320393 A different, but related list is what you need when going out in the field to work an event. When I go out in the woods to work a rally, I bring: - Spare fuses. - Extras of the 12V power connectors I use, plus a small coil of 10- or 12-ga. wire, for repairs or making ad-hoc harnesses. - A spare mag-mount antenna in case my fixed mount one gets damaged. - A spare PL-259. - A pocketknife. - Wire strippers. - Wire cutters. - Solder and a butane-powered soldering iron. (Radio Shack's website sells a pretty decent one for a reasonable price; it's really handy for antenna work, too.) - Phillips and straight-blade screwdrivers. - Electrical tape. - Duct tape. - A cheap DVM. - A good flashlight. I've used all of this stuff at one time or another, except the fuses. (Having said that, I'm sure I'll blow one my next time out.) A different, but related list is what you need when going out in the field to work an event. When I go out in the woods to work a rally, I bring:

- Spare fuses.
- Extras of the 12V power connectors I use, plus a small coil of 10- or 12-ga. wire, for repairs or making ad-hoc harnesses.
- A spare mag-mount antenna in case my fixed mount one gets damaged.
- A spare PL-259.
- A pocketknife.
- Wire strippers.
- Wire cutters.
- Solder and a butane-powered soldering iron. (Radio Shack’s website sells a pretty decent one for a reasonable price; it’s really handy for antenna work, too.)
- Phillips and straight-blade screwdrivers.
- Electrical tape.
- Duct tape.
- A cheap DVM.
- A good flashlight.

I’ve used all of this stuff at one time or another, except the fuses. (Having said that, I’m sure I’ll blow one my next time out.)

]]> By: Mike Maciel http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320391 Mike Maciel Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:25:03 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320391 I think a dummy load is also important... http://www.k4eaa.com/dummy.html Also a small dremmel for project and also engraving you callsign in your equipment. Some rubber bands, you can use them with some pliers to hold something while you solder, just wrap them in the handles, it's a good idea if you don't have a small bench vice. That's what I can remember... All the best from CU3HY merry xmas I think a dummy load is also important…

http://www.k4eaa.com/dummy.html

Also a small dremmel for project and also engraving you callsign in your equipment.

Some rubber bands, you can use them with some pliers to hold something while you solder, just wrap them in the handles, it’s a good idea if you don’t have a small bench vice.

That’s what I can remember… All the best from CU3HY merry xmas

]]> By: michael http://kb6nu.com/what-every-ham-should-have-in-the-shack/#comment-320390 michael Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:16:01 +0000 http://kb6nu.com/?p=2327#comment-320390 Instead of electrical tape for waterproofing, rescue tape. Does not gunk up over time. A basic multi-meter is also usefull. Instead of electrical tape for waterproofing, rescue tape. Does not gunk up over time.
A basic multi-meter is also usefull.

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