Episode 036 - Frank Fahrlander - N7FF
Sixty years in the hobby hasn’t diminished Frank Fahrlander’s, N7FF, enthusiasm for amateur radio and the exploration of new technologies and operating modes. With a solid foundation in electronics that began in grade school and through a career in computers, Frank continues to build projects and kits, elmer new hams, lead his DX club, and volunteer in his community. N7FF joins Eric, 4Z1UG, in his QSO Today.
| First License: 1955, WN8CGF Elmers: Pete Peterka, W8HXB and Jim Lancaster, K8FL First Rig: Hallicrafters S-39 Receiver and Johnson Viking Adventurer Transmitter First Amateur Radio Club: Fort Hamilton Amateur Radio Association Surface barrier transistor Scanning disk television, or mechanical television. NCR 304 Computer Rigs along the way: Heathkit Sixer Heathkit SB100 Heathkit HW7 Current Rig: Icom 756Pro III Projects:
QST Article: Dipoles Atop a Vertical, QST Magazine, Oct 2013, pp. 30 Hot Springs Village, Arkansas - Frank's current home Carolina Windom Antenna W6TDM Repeater - Cupertino, California 440.150 + PL: 100 Hz Clubs and Organizations:
Most valuable test equipment: Array Solutions AIM4170D RF Analyzer First Rig Suggestions:
The RSS Feed for all audio content from QSO today is available from here. Please join our QSO Today community by pressing the button below. It is the best way to suggest guests and topics, and provide feedback to Eric, 4Z1UG. | Johnson Viking Adventurer Transmitter and Hallicrafters S39 Receiver  Heathkit Sixer - 6 meter AM "Lunchbox"  Frank with his father  BitX20A QRP Transceiver Kit |
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