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    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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