Pune Hams VU2RCP 6th April 2025 Eyeball QSO commenced with a attendance of 22Hams &SWLs
The meeting started with a demo of a new Chinese Handy from Raditel
VU3TOH explained and demonstrated his new (50 USD) Radtel Handy gifted by his US based cousin. It is a Value for Money rig having HF band
SWL Datta ji & OM Manish VU3IFQ , Father Son duo, demonstrated Emergency VHF/UHF 5W Repeater using two Baofeng Handies. SWL Datta ji is expert in Auto Electric appearing for ASOC shortly
VU3YEJ OM Kunal Gautam explained, how they as a Team restored the UHF Repeater Antenna.
Gautam explained
1:How the problem was identified
2:Solution thought
3:Action plan with Homework
4: How First time right success achieved 3 weeks ago.
After Tx Antenna replacement the Repeater is functioning normal
VU3GDQ OM Pushkraj demonstrated how Safety gears were used during Antenna replacement operation on 25 Mtrs Tower. Pushkraj runs Mountaineering Institute on Prabhat Road in Pune
PPE that may be required for most tower climbing jobs includes:
- hard hat.or Helmet
- approved eye protection.
- gloves.
- climbing boots with good arch support and a defined heel.
- work positioning lanyard (fall restraint)
- full body safety harness.
- energy absorbing lanyards (fall arrest)
- cable grab/rope grab.
Pune Hams will celebrate World Ham Radio Day on 17th & 18th April at Hunnar Gurukul, Hidden Oasis, Garade village
The next Eyeball QSO Will be on 4th May 2025 at 10:30AM
Thanks to VU2CAN for image
It was proposed to have Solar Power and Battery arrangement for VHF & UHF Repeaters
73’s*Vilas Rabde* VU2VPR_Pune Hams VU2RCP_9822502078