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9W2ACY-9 on testing mode...

hi all.. its been awhile since i moved to putrajaya.. i have been silent on the wave.. it is because most of my rig hase been sold off.. just left me 1 handy n 1 aprs kit... few days ago i switch on n hooked  my aprs kit to an antenna at my base just to test whether it is still working properly.. so far it still working.. just as i left it before i took it off my jalopy... maybe in this few days.. it will find it way back to my jalopy...

setup :

EzTrak
Kenwood Tk508
vr7a 5/8 antenna at about 20' from ground.. ( at my balkoni)
power : 5w

I have another aprs kit (OT/2) which i suppose to hook it to my garmin nuvi 350. but since i moved here.. i got no time to work on it. may be soon it will also found it way to my another jalopy.. :) hopefully... maybe i'm goin to meet up with fellow aprs enthusiast around klang valley to get some help n advise regarding setting up the OT2 n nuvi 350...  until then.. c u all further down the log.. 73 & 88...

de 9w2acy

my new URL

fren n fellow HAM... now u all can acces my blog using this url : http://9w2acy.hamradio.my/

73 & 88

de 9w2acy, jon

Melaka Historical Fox Hunt

The Malacca boys will be having the Malacca Open on the September 26th, 2010. Invitation is now open to all hams. So it is time to clear out the cobwebs from your ARDF hunting equipment and start training for this event.

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Melaka Historical Fox Hunt 26/09/2010

Written by Administrator

Monday, 16 August 2010 09:21

Website Ref:   Http://www.marc.server.net.my

Event Date     :  26/09/2010 (Sunday)

Registration   :  7:30am-9:00am

Hunting Time   :  9:30am-12:30pm

Hunt Result    :  2:00pm

Starting Point :  Menara Taming Sari

Purpose for the Event

This event is held by M.A.R.C (Melaka Amateur Radio Community). It shall be a day for eyeball and getting together of Hams and SWLs. All are welcome to participate in this fun of hunting “Foxes”. For other state participant, you may also enjoy getting to know Melaka famous historical places.

Hunting Tool & Requirement

Fox Hunter shall be well equip with his own hunting tools, although there is no limitation on the tool itself but do consider the weight & portability. We do encourage hunter to use own homebrew tools rather than commercial available unit to show the spirit & capability of the hunter itself.

Hunting Location

It is located in the city of the Melaka historical area;

there shall be 3KM radius from the starting point which is Menara Taming Sari

Participant registration

Early bird RM30.00 (before 19/09/2010), after which is RM40.00

by Bank-in & email or fax prove of bank slip, registration form can be download here.

Fox Hunt Prizes

First Prize       :  RM300.00 + Gold Trophy

Second Prize      :  RM200.00 + Silver Trophy

Third Prize       :  RM100.00 + Bronze Trophy

Consolation Prize :  Hampers / Goodies

Bank  details for registration

UOB Bank A/C no   :  385-6603982-5

Account name      :  Tan Ah Poh

Payment method   : cash only,

after which please email or fax  your bank-in slip together with registration form to register@marc.server.net.my ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. ) You need JavaScript enabled to view it or  Fax no: 06-335 3250. You should get a confirmation reply within 48 hours, if not please give a call to our treasurer Mr. D.S. Ng at 019-662 9990. For those using internet banking funds transfer, please capture the transferred screen image & email it to us

Fox Hunting Rules

1. Each individual or group participant are allowed to have ONE receiver and ONE set of antenna only. No prompting among each group or individual is allowed because we want to have a fair competition for everyone to enjoy. Anyone caught cheating will be disqualified. You will be given 3 hours for the hunt, so please observed the time limit. Latecomers will not be entertained. Participants are supposed to find the “MARKER” and not the transmitters. The MARKER consists of a flag sign and a small tag reader box. The participants need to scan (Touch & Go) their ID Tag to the reader box, a BEEP sound indicate the hunter ID had been captured by the system and they may proceed to hunt the next available fox’s. If this is the final fox then your hunt had been completed and you must kept your ID Tag for prize declare verification. Please wait for the result announcement.

Accommodation & vehicle parking

Any outstation participant who require lodging service may try to contact below for arrangement. Please notice that we only provide reference for your convenient and we are not affiliate with any of them. You need to deal with them by your own. These hotel are located just a walking distance to the Fox Hunt starting point.

1) … Hash house Hotel   (N 02′11.365′ E 102′14.729′)  Tel: 06-2922299

2) … Fenix Inn Hotel      (N 02′11.351′ E 102.15.195′)  Tel: 06-2815510

For those who driving here, shall need to pay for parking fees. The all zone whole day parking rate of RM5.00 per coupon can be bought from our committee Mr. Danny for your convenient.

If hourly rate parking preferred then just go to nearby shop outlet to purchase it.

Declaration & Indemnity

All participant are agreed not to hold the organizers responsible for any losses, injuries or mishaps that may happen to themselves or those accompanying with them during the event due to act of God or negligence.


News courtesy of Musang

Got few Ham Radio items for sale...

[WTS]
Icom IC-V8000 VHF Transceiver (2 unit, 1 booked)   SOLD

 
Siam Made Power Supply 30A

 

Double 5/8 Special Antenna + 5D coax (25 M)   SOLD

 
Slim jim antenna (rewired at the feed point)  

 

Toesu BC100 Base Antenna  SOLD

All item COD only...
Location : Penang

Reason Of Sale : Moving... need to reduce item and need some $$$ :)

Further infoCall my henfon : o12 462 nine 88 nine

Got few Ham Radio items for sale...

[WTS]
Icom IC-V8000 VHF Transceiver (2 unit, 1 booked)
Siam Made Power Supply 30A

Double 5/8 Special Antenna + 5D coax (25 M)
Slim jim antenna (rewired at the feed point)
Toesu BC100 Base Antenna

All item COD only...
Location : Penang

Reason Of Sale : Moving... need to reduce item and need some $$$ :)

Further infoCall my henfon : o12 462 nine 88 nine

My APRS Station

Just to inform my mobile APRS setup has been taken down for maintenance.. so 9w2acy-9 will be off the air for awhile.. currently using EZTRAK by E20GMY. new setup will be put up using OT2+Garmin Nuvi 350 n Icom V8000/Chapalang Handy MT777... some setup still needed.. hopefully it will be up soon... will post more on the OT2+Garmin Nuvi setup later with some guide n reference form the Net...

till then.. c u all frthr dwn the log, 73

de 9W2ACY

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When All Else Fail.. There's Ham Radio...

Penang Amateur Radio Field Day

Penang Amateur Radio Field Day
Date:        Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Time:       7.00 am until 7.00 pm
Location: Rest Area on top of Jalan Tun Sardon
GPS Coordinates: N5 21.017  E100 15.129
Activities:
HF Amateur Radio Field Operation, mini-ARDF (fun) hunt, picnic and eyeball session.

If you wish to join this activity, please contact the following persons below:
( We need to plan for the food and beverages )

1. Peter Lim - 9W2PET
2. KC Lim - 9M2LC
3. David Yeoh - 9M2PX


News From Musang

Antenna 101 Training & Sharing

(Pic From : http://www.sunsetvillaantigua.com/)

Dear All,
Good day to you,
We would like to invite you guys to joining our Antenna 101 Training & Sharing. Pls send in your Registration in asap and we are welcome All the Hams & SWL to attend... TQ
Also help to send out this massage to all the members and who are interest to attend.

Callsign:?
Full Name: ?
Tel: ?
Email:

Date: 20 June 10
Time: 1400Hrs (2.00pm) to 1700Hrs (5.00pm)
Location: St John HQ

Description:-
Introduction to Antenna Information required for antenna design.
Antenna basics , Design & Tuning.
Antenna Categories and How antenna is made.
Representative antenna development cycle.
Design capability and Limitations.

Pls try to make yourself free and attend our Sharing..
Remarks: Pls respond A.S.A.P...

Further info pls contact :
Daniel (9W2DCY)
012-427-8030


73, de 9W2ACY