Prizes for the live W5KUB.COM webcast May 19-21, 2017
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This one prize, Comet Antenna CAA-500 MarkII, has been set aside for one of our supporters. All other prizes below are open to any viewer and do not require a donation.
Our expense to put on this webcast for you cost approximately $3000-4000. Internet cost alone last year was $700 for the show. In the past W5KUB.COM had been paying this expense out of personal funds. I am retired now and need your help with the expense of this webcast. We don't sell anything and we don't buy anything at Hamvention. In fact we miss being able to look around . When you are interviewing or behind the camera you don't see or having the experience of visiting it. Our entire focus is putting on a good webcast for those that are unfortunate and can not make the event. We have set aside one special prize that will be awarded to one of our supporters. For every $10.00 donation you make between April 1, 2017 and 11:59 PM Eastern time on May 20th, we will put your name in this special hat. The winner will be announced at approx. noon on Sunday May May 21. Example: for $10 your name goes in the hat 1 time, for $20 name goes in twice, or for $1000 your name goes in 100 times.. Please use the donate button at top of menu or click here.
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CAA-500 MARKII Antenna Analyzer from Comet Antenna
The NEW CAA-500 MARKII SWR/Impedance Analyzer is the most popular analyzer on the market today!
Analog cross needles display SWR and impedance, and a full color TFT LCD display screen provides graphic and numerical SWR along with total impedance with R and X values.
Features:
AUTO SWEEP MODE
Automatically graphs the SWR on the LCD display. Choose any one of the pre-set amateur band frequency ranges and press the sweep button…in about 30 seconds the SWR graph is completed and displayed.
MANUAL SWEEP MODE
Choose the band and manually set the band-width and manually sweep the chosen frequency range.
MULTIPLE MANUAL SWEEPS
Should you want to make an adjustment to the antenna length, to the position, height above ground, a gamma match adjustment, etc…you can overlay 5 manual sweep results in different colors! Instantly graph and see exactly what happened after each adjustment!
Winner: NY2MC
Mick Stwertnik
NCG Company
15036 Sierra Bonita Lane
Chino, CA 91710
800-962-2611
Fax 909-393-6136
www.natcommgroup.com
Prizes below are available for anyone in the chat room. No donation is required.
Marc Abramson
ABR Industries LLC
8561 Rayson Rd Ste A
Houston, TX 77080
713-492-2722
Fax: 713-492-2419
ARRL Antenna Book (23rd Softcover Edition)
The ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications has everything you need to design your own complete antenna system. Since 1939, it has maintained its place at the forefront of Amateur Radio technology—a single resource covering antenna theory, design and construction, and practical treatments and projects. In this edition, The ARRL Antenna Book describes hundreds of antenna designs: wire, vertical, portable and mobile, and new high-performance VHF/UHF Yagi designs.
$49.95 value
US resident only
Winner: W5ZZT
Steve Ford
ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio
225 Main Street
Newington, CT, 06111-1494 USA
Tel:1-860-594-0200
Fax:1-860-594-0259
hq@arrl.org
ARRL Handbook (2017 Softcover Edition)
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is the standard for applied theory and practical information concerning the fundamentals of radio electronics, circuit design and equipment, radio signal transmission and propagation, antennas, construction practices, and much more. Each chapter is filled with the most up-to-date knowledge representative of the wide and ever-expanding range of interests among radio amateurs. There are practical, hands-on projects for all skill levels, from simple accessories and small power supplies, to legal-limit amplifiers and high-gain antennas.
$49.95 value
US resident only
Winner: K2XR-Dave
Steve Ford
ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio
225 Main Street
Newington, CT, 06111-1494 USA
Tel:1-860-594-0200
Fax:1-860-594-0259
hq@arrl.org
Model 4935 - 4 & 9:1 Unun, 1-54 MHz, 5kW
Based on the success of our model 4932, this 5kW configuration is also perfect for matching both long and short length wire antennas for multiband use. When used with the stated lengths shown in the table below, the 9:1 ratio will allow the internal tuner of most rigs to easily match remotely mounted single wire antennas.
For additional versatility, the 4:1 ratio will handle any random, non resonant length of wire which can then be matched using an ATU or many internal tuners. Plus this ratio is commonly used to increase performance of 19, 31 and 43 foot multiband verticals. Unfortunately, both ratios cannot be used simultaneously.
Winner will have a choice of this model or another model at the same price.
$89.95 value - available to US resident only
Winner: KM4QBC
Bob Rumsey, KZ5R
Balun Designs LLC
10500 Belvedere
Denton, TX 76207
Phone: 817-832-7197 Monday thru Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM - Central Time Zone
support@balundesigns.com
info@balundesigns.com
Begali EXPEDITION Key
A great high performance key by Begali
Note: W5KUB.COM ships this prize directly to the winner who must agree to pay for shipping and insurance
U.S. only
Winner: WA2NLL
Bruna Begali
Begali Keys
Officina Meccanica Pietro Begali
Via Badia 22
I-25060 Cellatica
Italy
Office hours: 9:00 - 17:00
Phone: +39 030322203
Fax: +39 030314941
Email Address: begali@i2rtf.com
This prize is HamCall™ DVD. Now in their 26th year of production! Latest edition updated February 2016, now shipping. World's largest QSL database with over 2.3 million callsign listings on one disc! Free telephone and e-mail tech support, talk directly to a real person!
HamCall contains US and world wide callsigns, all on one disc, and is updated every month! This means whatever time of year you buy HamCall, you won't be buying a database that's out-of-date!
You also get a HamCall.net Gold password that will let you download six (or twelve) monthly update files via the Internet, as well as access all HamCall.net website features such as Advanced Search and DXSpots. The monthly update files supplement your local HamCall database and will automatically be checked during each callsign lookup. The HamCall disc never expires, use it as long as you like.
USA residents only.
Winner: KY4MRG
Teresa Mills
Buckmaster Publishing
6196 Jefferson Highway
Mineral, Virginia 23117 USA
540-894-5777
800-282-5628 (orders)
www.hamcall.net
info@buck.com
Digital Edition Subscription to CQ Amateur Radio magazine
Fun to read, interesting from cover to cover, written so you can understand it. That’s CQ. Read and enjoyed by thousands of people each month. Visit the CQ’s website for a look inside an issue – www.cq-amateur-radio.com.
available worldwide
Three prizes will be awarded
Winner 1: KD9BYG
Winner 2: KB8EE
Winner 3: NB9A
Donated by
Rich Moseson, Editor, W2VU
CQ Amateur Radio
17 West John Street
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-681-2922
Fax 516-681-2926
http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/
Teri Grizer, K8MNJ
Supply Chain Specialist
Hamfest/DXpedition Coordinator
DX Engineering
330-630-7520
330-572-3279 FAX
tgrizer@dxengineering.com
1-year, periodicals-class subscription to Electric Radio magazine, which is the premier publication devoted exclusively to vintage radio. Electric Radio is now in its 26th year of publication.
$36 value
Winner: N5UXT
Special thanks to:
Ray Osterwald, N0DMS
Editor Electric Radio Magazine
ray@ERmag.com
Yaesu FT-65R
VHF/UHF 2 Meter/70cm Dual Band FM Handheld Transceiver
Value: $159
Winner must have a valid amateur radio license an reside in US.
Winner: KF5IAY
Ron and Amy Kritzman
Gold Medal Ideas
1160 Thompson Boulevard
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: 888-478-0041
Fax: 847-876-7508
amyk@goldmedalideas.com
GOLD PRINT SERVICE
Emil Stoikov, LZ3HI
P.O.Box 8
6000 Stara Zagora , Bulgaria
www.lz3hi.com
E-mails: qsl@lz3hi.com
lz3hi@lz3hi.com,
lz3hi@vip.bg
Skype: lz3hi-emil
Cell: +359 886 818 883
Heil Sound Pro Set 3 Headset
This dual side professional headphone brings exceptional articulation, clarity and sonic accuracy in a closed back, lightweight headset for monitoring in recording and broadcast studios, amateur radio stations, podcasting and computer outputs.
US residents only
Winner: N1EZO
Special thanks to long time supporter Bob Heil, K9EID
The Handie Talkie Headset is a single-sided, lightweight headset designed for use with popular handheld transceivers.
US residents
Winner: KC9SZS
Special thanks to long time supporter Bob Heil, K9EID
Katie Allen, WY7YL
Ham Radio Outlet, Social Media Manager
Ham Radio Outlet Corporate Office
110 Tampico, Suite 110
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Twitter: @Hamradiooutlet
Customer Service Email: cs@hamradio.com
Katie Allen, WY7YL
Ham Radio Outlet, Social Media Manager
Ham Radio Outlet Corporate Office
110 Tampico, Suite 110
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Twitter: @Hamradiooutlet
Customer Service Email: cs@hamradio.com
This prize is a KPC-3+ from Kantronics. The Kantronics KPC-3+ is engineered for dependable and versatile digital communications. This unit reflects many years of Kantronics experience and is built with an eye toward emerging applications. The KPC-3+ can fill a variety of roles. In use around the world, Kantronics Packet Communicators set the standard by which others are measured! This is the updated model with USB connection
US Resident only
Winner: K1CHT
John Lynn
Kantronics
14830 W. 117th Street
Olathe, Kansas 66062
Sales 913-839-1470 | Tech 913-839-8143 | Fax 913-839-8231
sales@kantronics.com
Dwayne Kincaid
LDG Electronics, Inc.
1445 Parran Road
St. Leonard, MD 20685
Phone: 410-586-2177
www.ldgelectronics.com
groups.yahoo.com/group/LDG-auto-tuners/
groups.yahoo.com/group/S9Antennas/
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AT-200 ProII
The LDG AT-200ProII is a general purpose automatic tuner suitable for any amateur application. It covers 1.8-54 MHz, and features a two-position antenna switch allowing instant switching between two antennas. The AT-200ProII requires just 5 watts for operation but will handle up to 250 watts, making it ideal for the new generation of higher powered transceivers, or for QRP operations that sometimes use a small amplifier.
Winner: K8KGX
Dwayne Kincaid
LDG Electronics, Inc.
1445 Parran Road
St. Leonard, MD 20685
Phone: 410-586-2177
www.ldgelectronics.com
groups.yahoo.com/group/LDG-auto-tuners/
groups.yahoo.com/group/S9Antennas/
This prize is a Kenwood TM-281, a 2 meter FM mobile transceiver providing a big 65 watts of power. You get 200 memory channels (or 100 when used with names). This radio is capable of displaying up to 6 large alphanumeric characters. This radio has NOAA weather built in with alert tone. Also, the front panel and microphone keypads are both illuminated for ease of use. Built in continuous CTCSS and DCS rejects unwanted signals. The menu allows for easy control and selection of various functions. The 281A is Narrow band FM ready.
Valued at $137.95. Available to USA residents only.
Winner: KB0TS
Richard Lenoir
Main Trading Company
2707 Lamar Ave
Paris , Tx 75460
Phone 903-737-0773
Fax 903-737-0783
This prize is an LCD 24 hour clock. Mounted in a brushed aluminum frame, our 24 Hour LCD Clock features huge, easy-to-read 5/8 inch LCD numerals and a sloped face that makes it easy-to-read across the room.
The clock is quartz controlled for excellent accuracy. Long-life battery included. The clock measures 2.25W x 1H x 2D inches. MFJ 107B
available internationally
Two prizes will be awarded.
Winner 1: W6VS
Winner 2: G6JIE
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
This prize is an MFJ-281 Communications Speaker. SSB FM, Am, and CW never sounded so crystal clear! Plug in this MFJ ClearTone speaker and bring out communication speech fidelity that you never knew existed.
It restores the smooth sound of sinewaves that CW naturally generates and make it easy to copy. THE MFJ-281 ClearTone speaker was carefully designed to improve the intelligibility of speech in the frequency range of 600 to 4000Hz while reducing undesirable noise, static, and hum.
A top grade 3 inch Mylar cone speaker is mounted in a well designed speaker baffle. A fine mesh metal grille allows sound to radiate without being muffled. Versatile swivel mounting bracket lets you direct sound where you want it. 8 Watts. 8 Ohms, 6ft cord, 3.5mm mono plug.
Compact 3 ¼" x 3" x 2 ¼".
$12.95 value
Two prizes will be awarded.
Winner 1: W8WCL
Winner 2 :K3SSB
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
This prize is an MFJ-3400, The Morse Code Book by ham radio operator and avid CW enthusiast David Finley, N1IRZ. This is the first Morse Code book to detail the Koch method and emphasize the training techniques that are the fastest and most effective for code proficiency. The author explains how, using Ludwig Kochs training method, prospective hams can quickly grasp code teachings and pass the FCC exams faster. The author, once frustrated over the code-learning process discovered this simple method and used it to overcome the barrier and upgrade to extra class.
2 1/4 W x 2 1/4 H x 1 1/2 D inches.
Two prizes will be awarded.
Winner 1: PD3ADN
Winner 2: N2DDX:
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
This prize is an VEC-1500K Soldering Kit Course, the best home-study soldering course available!
This professional-grade soldering course was designed for schools and individuals. Includes theory, quizzes, PC board and components for soldering practice. Taking this course will result in professional soldering skills and fun blinking LED project. This course covers all of the latest tools, techniques and materials you'll need for "through-hole" style PC board assembly and repair.
Two prizes will be awarded.
Winner 1: WD0AKX
Winner 2: N0XL:
Richard Stubbs
MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 494
Mississippi State, MS 39762
800-647-1800 Sales
662-323-5869 Sales
662-323-0549 Technical Support
662-323-6551 Fax
MicroLog
This prize is a MicroLog CD - a ham radio logging program by WA0H.com. U.S. and Canadian callbooks are built into the CD version of the program. Basic logging and easy to use!
US resident only
Winner: W5WE
Jerry Gentry, WA0H
206 East Crestview
Springfield, Missouri 65807
(417) 883-9326
JerryWA0H@sbcglobal.net
jth4
JETSTREAM JTSEAL
This kit will water proof any electrical or RF connection.
It comes with 6 rolls of water proofing material. 2" x 24" each and 2 rolls of .75" black electrical tape, 1 roll of 1.875" black electrical tape. Enough to seal approximately 45 PL259 connections.
2 prizes will be awarded to US residents only
Winner 1: KD5FX
Winner 2: KJ4UCE
dx-80 ocf
DX 80 OCF SHORT 77 FT 1500w SSB/PEP 200w CW
Band width:80m,40m,20m,10m Typically with out a tuner.
Antenna Length: 77 ft. end to end 14awg. UV insulated stranded wire
The RadioWavz DX (OCF) Windom is ideal for those of you who do not use a tower and beam. It’s also ideal for those who want a high performance antenna with world class DX coverage .
U.S. only
2 Prizes
Winner 1: WS4BS
Winner 2: KD0JLE
Each Cable Tie System includes:
(5) 20 packs of our Quickstrip Cable Ties (Natural, Black, Carolina Blue, Red, Yellow)
(2) Quick Label Identification Systems (Gray and Yellow) These are an identification system that goes along with the ties to easily mark bundles of wires, coax, or cords.
(1) Mixed pack of our cable rings (10 – ½’’, 5 – 1’’, 5 – 1 ½’’, 5 – 2’’ Cable Rings)
3 prizes available to US residents
Winner 1: WW7V
Winner 2: W0KLH
Winner 3: KB1SZL
Troy Johnson, KC3CYR
Sydia Corp
34 East Harmar Suite 9
Warren, PA 16365-4908
814-730-2012
troy@sydiacorp.com
http://www.sydiacorp.com
This prize is a Signa-Link USB. The SignaLinkTM USB combines the legendary performance of our SignaLink SL-1+ with a state of the art “built-in” low-noise soundcard. The SignaLink USB has only one USB connection to the computer, and in most cases, only one connection to the radio. Convenient front panel controls make setup and operation very easy.
The SignaLink USB is fully isolated and is compatible with ALL radio Mic, Data, and
Accessory Ports, and supports virtually ALL sound card Digital and Voice modes.
U.S. Only
Winner: KC8QOF
Jason Yilek, Manager
Tigertronics
154 Hillview Drive
Grants Pass, Oregon 97527
Phone: 1-800-822-9722 or (541) 474-6700
Fax: (541) 474-6703
www.tigertronics.com
CLRspkr ClearSpeech® DSP Noise Reduction Speaker
(refurbished)
U.S. Only
Winner: K4BXX
West Mountain Radio
1020 Spring City Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone: 1-262-522-6503
Fax: 262-522-6504
Email: Email West Mountain Radio
info@westmountainradio.com
FT-70DR
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Yaesu FT-70DR
Yaesu FT-70DR C4FM FDMA / FM 144/430 MHz DUAL BAND 5W Handheld Transceiver
U.S. only
2 prizes
Winner 1: W4AAX
Winner 2: N7DBW
Dennis Motschenbacher
Executive Vice President
Yaesu