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Re: Electronics
johnacord
John,
That's the antenna I was describing! Thanks for posting the picture. I had that antenna mounted on the stern of our Gulf 32 and would receive the AIS signal at the max range of VHF even though it was mounted low and around a lot of rigging wires etc. John A.
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Re: Electronics
It looks like they'll be in stock by the end of the month or a little later
Or, try https://www.boatandrvaccessories.com/products/glomex-ra201-antenna-splitter-vhf-ais-am-fm. for $34.60 + free shipping.
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Re: Electronics
I got the A023 (smaller and simpler) direct from the UK. $84.20 + $13.35 Royal Mail.
https://www.quark-elec.com/product/qk-a023-ais-wireless-receiver/
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Re: Electronics
I got the Quark QK-A027 through Amazon (but They don't sell it anymore):
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https://www.quark-elec.com/product/qk-a027-wireless-ais-gps-receiver-with-seatalk-converter/
On 3/8/2020 12:44 PM, Bob Miller wrote:
Glomex splitter from Hodges Marine-- John <jkohnen@boat-links.com> The latter part of a wise man's life is taken up in curing the follies, prejudices, and false opinions he had contracted in the former. (Jonathan Swift)
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Re: Electronics
That's a darn good price on the splitter, but they're out of stock. :o(
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https://preview.tinyurl.com/yx3qj6jk or https://www.hodgesmarine.com/glmra201-glomex-vhfaisradio-splitter--12vdc.html Product info: https://www.glomexstore.com/classic/232-ra201-glomex-splitter-vhf-ais-am-fm-for-boat.html Bob Larkin has convinced me that a simple DIY dipole, even installed inside the cabin, will work fine for the AIS, and it's even cheaper than the Glomex splitter. "... the simple dipole for the AIS would probably be fine. The center conductor (about 17-inches) needs to be vertical, but the free braid can be bent if necessary to get enough room. You can add a wire or two to that, as well, but not needed if the whole dipole is vertical. Probably not too critical, even if the braid is sort of horizontal. Try to use 50-Ohm coax, like RG-58/U. TV coax is 75-Ohm and the braid is strange as it uses an aluminum wrapping under the braid." I don't have room for something like this, but I found this simple DIY AIS antenna in my stash of boatbuilding stuff. (see attachment) I'm gonna be using a "half wave whip" antenna for the VHF. Bob had something useful to say about that too (he's a fan of that type): "It benefits from, at least, some amount of formal ground plane at the point of the mounting bracket. The simplest is one or two 17-inch wires going down the mast, parallel to the coax. These can be hidden under a piece of wood, along with the coax."
On 3/8/2020 12:44 PM, Bob Miller wrote:
Glomex splitter from Hodges Marine-- John <jkohnen@boat-links.com> Self respect: the secure feeling that no one, as yet, is suspicious. (H. L. Mencken)
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Re: Electronics
Glomex splitter from Hodges Marine
QK-A023 AIS wifi/USB receiver from Quark-Elec (UK) If the splitter works okay, it's less gear visible. If not, plan B.
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Re: Electronics
johnacord
Bob,
That's a very good price for both. Can you share with us where you got them? On the big boat I had AIS that displayed on my PC charting program and found it quite valuable, especially in foggy SF Bay and the California coast. On the little boat I still use the PC charting and after getting to know this area feel it would be a very good addition. Just a thought to add: If you don't mind (and have a place to put it) having an additional antenna, a simple 1/4 wave whip will do fine and avoid the splitter. It doesn't take much of an antenna for reception of the AIS signal. I made mine using an SO-239 chassis mount connector as the base with four brass rods attached to make the ground plane pointing downward at a 45 deg angle. The antenna element was just another piece of brass rod soldered into a PL-239 connector. Worked just fine! John A.
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Electronics
John - This is part cautionary tale about electronics creep and part informational. I was leaning towards joining you for your March 21 session. But since COVID-19 has now appeared in Jefferson County, I don’t want to chance inadvertently spreading contagion. My tale begins when I moved to an electric start outboard last year as a hedge against my inexorable side into geezerdom. Since I will be a support boat for this year’s Salish 100 and I now had the requisite battery system, I decided to put in a fixed VHF. My friend Simeon Baldwin offered me a new Shakespeare “Squatty Body” (VHF/AIS) antenna that didn’t fit his needs. So, I started thinking about real-time AIS. Navionics sent me a renewal notice in the fall and I saw that they had added AIS capability. So, the next step was a splitter and an AIS receiver. I got both for about $115. I now will be able to get real-time AIS on my iPad through Navionics, either wifi or USB connection (the receiver, about the size of 2 matchboxes, will be mounted in the cockpit near me). It’s a slippery slope…. Of course, AIS is not needed most places we take our boats but it’s definitely valuable up here. As well as the traffic lanes through the sound, we encounter large vessel traffic variously in Juan de Fuca, Rosario, and Haro straits in our cruising grounds. It would also be valuable on the Columbia. Cheers,
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Re: Wood lathe
Joe Novello
Hi Theresa, It is very generous of you to donate the lathe to the boathouse. I don't want to cause you any inconvenience in getting it to us. I can make arrangements to come pick it up when you are home so you don't have to take a day off work. You can write me directly :joenovello3@... if that might work better for all. Thank you, Joe
On Sun, Mar 8, 2020 at 8:53 AM Teresa Pittman <teri.pittman@...> wrote: I might be able to get a younger guy to help load. If no one else is headed your way, I'll see if I can take the day off and move it in the truck.
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Re: Wood lathe
Teresa Pittman
I might be able to get a younger guy to help load. If no one else is headed your way, I'll see if I can take the day off and move it in the truck.
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“Throw out the radio and take the fiddle down from the wall.” — Andrew Nelson Lytle, Tennessee, 1930
On Mar 7, 2020, at 10:26 PM, John Kohnen <jkohnen@boat-links.com> wrote:
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Re: Wood lathe
I'm going by the Boathouses in Toledo on Thursday. If someone can get it to the Denny's in Albany, by the Hwy 20 exit, at quarter to one, I'll buy them lunch and take the lathe the rest of the way. I could also pick it up somewhere else that wasn't too far off my route. Let me know ahead of time so I can take the pickup.
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Lathes are fun, and useful too. :o) I guess we'll never want for belaying pins from now on. <g> In addition to turning wood, if you get a three jaw chuck for it and you can turn brass freehand using scrapers and files. On March 7, 2020 5:50:25 PM PST, Teri wrote:that wasn't too far off my route.
I think it was late 40s, common brand like Wards. I think he'd be happy --
John <jkohnen@boat-links.com> A facility for quotation covers the absence of original thought. (Lord Peter Wimsey) Sent from some sort of mobile device.o I can take the pickup.
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Re: Wood lathe
Teresa Pittman
I think it was late 40s, common brand like Wards. I think he'd be happy to see it at the boat house. Just gotta figure a way to get it there.
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— Andrew Nelson Lytle, Tennessee, 1930
On Mar 7, 2020, at 5:32 PM, David Graybeal via Groups.Io <harbordavid@...> wrote:
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Re: Wood lathe
David Graybeal
I remember when Lon got that. IIRC, it was a nice lathe. And lathes don't much wear out or go bad. Should be a nice addition to the Toledo shop.
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Re: Wood lathe
Teresa Pittman
I did find pictures of it. It's been unused for several years but was working fine.
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— Andrew Nelson Lytle, Tennessee, 1930
On Mar 7, 2020, at 5:16 PM, Teresa Pittman via Groups.Io <teri.pittman@...> wrote:
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Re: Wood lathe
Teresa Pittman
Lon picked this up when he was learning to turn. I'd be happy to donate it to you.
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— Andrew Nelson Lytle, Tennessee, 1930
On Mar 7, 2020, at 4:06 PM, Joe Novello <joenovello3@...> wrote:
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Re: Wood lathe
Joe Novello
Actually we do. I was just going to bring my lathe in from home and teach a class this week to the crew.
On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 4:03 PM Teresa Pittman <teri.pittman@...> wrote:
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Wood lathe
Teresa Pittman
Does the boathouse have a use for a wood lathe? Thought I'd ask. It's an older lathe that has been converted to variable speed. Has the woodworking tools too.
“Throw out the radio and take the fiddle down from the wall.” — Andrew Nelson Lytle, Tennessee, 1930
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Depoe Bay Wooden Boat Show, April 18-19, Register Soon
Another reminder that the Coots (Western Oregon Messabouts) would like to invite you to display a boat, display art or crafts, or make a presentation of some sort at this years Depoe Bay Wooden Boat Show and Crab Feed, April 18-19 in Depoe Bay, Oregon, between Newport and Lincoln City. The Boat Show is a very friendly and low-key event; varnish and polished brass are not required, and most of the boats on display were built by their owners.
Although the show officially runs only on Saturday and Sunday, most exhibitors show up on Friday afternoon, and many of us go up to the Sea Hag for a group dinner Friday evening. There will be a reception for exhibitors Saturday afternoon. More information about the Boat Show, and some photos from previous shows can be found here: http://www.coots.org/mb/DepoeBay/ If you'd like to participate in the Boat Show please fill out and return the attached registration form. If you want to do something other than display a boat, tell us about it in the "Tell us about your boat" field. The PDF form can be filled out on your computer, then saved and attached to an email, or you can print it out and send it to me by US Mail. If you like, you can even just email me the information asked for in the form: jkohnen@boat-links.com We hope you can join us! -- John <jkohnen@boat-links.com> I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby. (Rupert Giles on American football) -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com
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Re: RNLI Lifeboats
Jove Lachman-Curl
I grew up in Ireland. Most coastal towns are very small and exposed, and there is not good place to keep these boats on the water, or a good slipway. So they make some interesting custom buildings. -Jove
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 1:56 PM Allen Bennett <allenbennett@...> wrote: Tough boats, tough crews. I've toured these types of boats and spoke to crews in Scotland, England, and the same type of organization in Ireland and France. Inspirational.
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Re: RNLI Lifeboats
Tough boats, tough crews. I've toured these types of boats and spoke to crews in Scotland, England, and the same type of organization in Ireland and France. Inspirational.
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