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    Beginning Soldering Class 2019 

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    A beginners soldering class will be held on Tuesday, April 9th in the evening. If you want to sign up, use the signup link. There is limit of ten attendees due to space available.


    You’ll need to bring a soldering iron and inexpensive radio kit with you to the class. There are links on the signup page you can use to buy a soldering iron (if you don’t have one) and the radio kit.

    If you have questions, contact Paul Siken at (480) 427-6101

    Mid-year update 

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    At the board meeting, it was a very good realization that Thunderbird is a great organization. The Club has so much in progress, we had to cut things short because the place was closing.

    I would love to mention all the people by name, but I am not going to take the risk of forgetting ...
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    2012 Tape Measure Yagi Build 

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    Images from the Tape Measure Yagi antenna build party, March 10, 2012. Images from Andrew Cornwall KF7CCC.

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    Constructing a Tape Measure Yagi Antenna 

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    K6OZY
    Published on 12-20-2011 05:28 AM
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    For Hidden Transmitter Hunting or Fox-Hunting

    Parts List - Antenna Without Handle

    • 3 feet of 1/2 inch schedule 40 PVC pipe
    • 2 - 1/2 inch schedule 40 T connectors
    • 1 - 1/2 inch schedule 40 cross connectors


    Parts List - Antenna With Handle

    • 3 feet of 1/2 inch schedule 40 PVC pipe
    • 1 - 1/2 inch schedule 40 T connectors
    • 2 - 1/2 inch schedule 40 cross connectors
    • 1 - 1/2 inch schedule 50 cap (optional)


    Common Parts for either configuration

    • 1 - 1” wide tape measure (Harbor Freight has them for $4)
    • 2
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