APRS Tomorrow

Hopefully get to work on my APRS setup this weekend. Does anyone know where I can get Silicone Grease from? I need to use some on the antenna threads before screwing it on to the base. Please post as a comment to this message :) Thanks!

APRS

Going to start working on my APRS project over the weekend. I tried and tested it all earlier and it was good to go. The only thing that is going to delay this project is the mounting of the second antenna in the car… seems too cold to attach a glass mount antenna. We’ll see

Couldn't get on the radio today

On my way to work. Was on a call for most of the drive in. I still haven't found my VX-3

Nothing to do with Amateur Radio

But this is the coolest picture!

VX-3

My VX-3 is missing.. have I left it at anyone's house? :(

The Antenna

...On the mini. Glass mount. Notice the rust.

Transmitting conditions

Were actually better today. IDB mentioned that the repeater was having issues, is being worked on and is "consistently getting better". Well. Need to go looking for silicone grease to prevent rusting on the outside of the antenna :)

Antenna

Looks like the antenna on the mini is showing signs of rust? Luckily on the actual rod and not on the mounting business. Going to unscrew that and screw in a new one

Repaired IC-2820H

Repaired the IC-2820H and placed it in the mini. Mounted it on a board that sits behind the passenger seat. Seems to be a better location for it than where it was previously!

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