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Celebrating 11 years for Group 7155

With a Tribute for all of our
Long-Time Friends & Sponsors
We've Tormented Over the Years


FIREPLACE LEDGE
7155 - THE ANIMAL HOUSE OF 40 METER GROUPS

HAPPY HAPPY EASTER BUGS AND FUDDEASTER

HAPPY HAPPY EASTER BUGS AND FUDDEASTER

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GROUP 7155 SPONSORING STATIONS

 

N6CTG-CRAIG

CRAIG N6CTG
Sponsor 2024

Rocco N6KN

ROCCO N6KN
Sponsor 2024

DAN - N7SU

DAN N7SU
Sponsor 2024

GIL N2GG

GIL N2GG
Sponsor 2024

KC6IJH - BILLY

BILLY KC6IJH
Sponsor 2024

 

SPACE
WEATHER

SPACE
EXPLORATION

W6KAN - TOM

TOM W6KAN
Sponsor 2024

PETER K37VSR

PETER KE7VSR
Sponsor 2024

SPACED
OUT
 

 

 


How many hams do you know that have been with us over the years?
Jerry JEFF JOE KV4PN SID K7SID PATTI KE7IR GIL N2GG PETER K37VSR
JERRY - SK
KK6YO
JEFF
NG6X
JOE
KV4PN
SID
K7SID
PATTI
KE7IR
GIL
N2GG
STEVE
K0UO
PETER
KE7VSR
ALBERT
N6ADT

 

AK6RM ROB k6exy-ed K6IJ - BRIAN WA6QMQ-TONY GERRY N2GJ AE7YD-Yvon DAVE - KB7JS
ROB
AK7RM
NICK
NM5NU
JEFF
NG6X
ED
K6EXY
BRIAN
K6IJ
WA6QMQ
TONY
GERRY
N2GJ
YVON
AE7YD
DAVID
KB7JS

 

KEN - KS3R WU6X - DENNIS WE4BY Rocco N6KN K4WFP - WAYNE AI6NA - JONATHAN K6SAL - SAL
KEN
KS2R
DENNIS
WU6X
GREG
WE4BY
BIRTON
N6UG
ROCCO
N6KN
WAYNE
SWL - FL
PHIL
W8PNZ
JONATHAN
AI6NA
SAL
K6SAL

 

JEANNA - VE0JS KD7CVJ - MIKE K6UDA - BOB DAN -N7SU CLARK K6BWO keno w6bqz zebra N6CTG-CRAIG MYRON -KL7YY
JEANNE
VE0JS
MIKE
KD7CVJ
BOB
K6UDA
DAN
N7SU
CLARKE
K6BWO
KEN
W6BQZ
LEW
KW2KW
CRAIG
N6CTG
MYRON
KL7YY

 

AL A6AAI K6KOI - JOHN W7AMD CHRIS N6MEL -MEL N5FO - SAM N7EG - MATT - SK- 2015 BLZ KC6IJH - BILLY
AL
A6AAI
JOHN
K6KOI
CHRIS
W7AMD
MEL
N6MEL
SAM
N5FO
MATT - SK
N7EG
JC
K7BLZ
BILLY
KC6IJH

 

K9WZB - GARY K8NDS RICH DAN N6DAN WM6P - STEVE KB7CQ BRUCE bob-dyr-wall CHECK WG7B CRIS
GARY
K9WZB
RICH - SK
K8NDS
DAN
N6DAN
STEVE
WM6P
BRUCE
KB7CQ
BOB
KD6DYR
JIM
AE7EG
WG7B
CHRIS

 

WB6DJI - MIKE NA5S - BRITT - MOUNTAINS FROM QRZ KB6CIA - BOB W6IRD - WAYNE K6IRD -SHARON KM6AB - MIKE W6KAN - TOM N6XT - RON
MIKE
WB6DJI
BRITT
NA5S
BOB
KB6CIA
WAYNE
W6IRD
SHARON
K6IRD
MIKE
KM6AB
TOM
W6KAN
RON
N6XT

 

AF5SP - GREG - UNSURE ABOUT WHO IS STANDING BY THE BULLDOSER W7YYY - SK - WILFREDO - BILL NR7N - LANCE AI6J - AL AK6OK - JEFF KI6WJ - JIM N6AF - CHUCK - MAP K6BF - BERNARD K6UDA-BOB-7155-WALL
GREG
AF5SP
JIM
W7YYY
LANCE
NR7N
AL
AI6J
JEFF
AK6OK
JIM
KI6WJ
CHUCK
N6AF
K6BF
BERNARD
BOB
K6UDA

 

 

KA4A - LARK W7WML -JIM WA0QMQ - BOB N2SMO N5FW - FORD W7AQK - DAVE NN7W - TERRY VE7LX - ALAN
KA4A
LARK
JIM
W7WML
BOB
WA0QJE
KEITH
N2SMO
FORD
N5FW
DAVE
W7AQK
TERRY
NN7W
ALAN
VE7LX

 

 

 

 

WHATS OUR DEAL?

Okay now, settle down.
Welcome. We're Glad You Dropped In
So, here you are.
You found your way in to Group 7155.
Now what?
You ask yourself, what have you gotten (sic) yourself into?

First, we hope you enjoy your time with us and hope you come back often.
We are not a Net, we have no traffic, just good company and fun.

And, this is what sets us apart from all those other Yay-whos

We welcome antenna, audio and other A-B (or C) tests.
So, no, you won't be interruping a "Net" or a roster to find help.

And, we are friendly as heck. And there are no limits on the numbers of rounds, we just run until we run out of steam. We have lots of hams with lots of backgrounds and some really good stories.

RULES? Oh Gawd, Here We Go . . . .


No Religion. No Politics. Please
It tends to get the claws out, spurious emissions, fur flyin' all over the radio room floor. So messy. Takes five brooms to sweep it up. Pile of woes. So we avoid it.

NetLogger & Care of Our Operators:
Respect those who run NetLogger and please try to be patient - the ones who volunteer are trying to help the group, to help you (yeah, you). We are always looking for those who would like to help out and run NetLogger for the group. It's a balancing act entering stations, greeting members, keeping things organized and running the program. Looks easy but for newbies it's a learning curve and it'll give you an appreciation for what they do, for you. So that's why it is very important. Got it? So let's get started.

 

Lastly,

"2 is the Do & Pause for the Cause"

Two minutes at the microphone ladies and gents when it comes to you so that others will have their turn. Please remember to briefly pause before you begin to transmit so that others can make comments or for those who want to join. Don't be the one who tromps down a comment or the arrival of a friend to join us.

 

 

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Matt's Ham Shack, N7EG

CIick this photo to hear Matt give a signal report and then after his call sign, "Back after breakfast"

REMEMBERING N7EG

Hello Again Matt

Matt's call sign was N7EG.

He was with us from the beginning and passed in 2015.

On his birthday, after 90 years of perfect health

He said to his wife Fran,

"I think I need to get checked out at the hospital."

He was gone the next day.

He was a Swann man, he would say, and

he had a few of them.

And had quite a collection of treasured bugs.

Here he is in his shack.

It's my guess that his wife Fran took this photo.

He was a great guy, just like all of you who are on

Group 7155.

 

 

 

 

caveman with radio
Radio Radio Radio
Need an new chair
Radio Radio Radio
Who Cares
Buy New Mike Instead
Radio Radio Radio

SCROLLY LINE DECORATION

But, meanwhile, our fearless "Originaters" went on a bargain hunting spree . . .

 

YUMA

Is that a designer bag, Rocco?

 

ANI TIGER

GROUP SHOT 2022
Feb. 2022: Bob KB6CIA, Rocco N6KN, Mike WB6DJI, Ed K6EXY, Sharon K6IRD
Gil N2GG, Wayne W6IRD, Mike KM6AB, Steve AJ6TL

 

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And for any of those interested, this next "window" was used for
several years as the entrance of the 7155 website:

 

NM5NU
Radio Show

The Sherwood
Performance List

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a new radio?
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Download
4 Pre-Set
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WHAT DID ONE TUBE SAY TO THE OTHER?
"Don't look now. We're surrounded by under-covers!"

"They just took Ray Theon away!!"
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YEASU FUSION
TIPS & MORE
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GRAND CANYON
RIM2RIM RUN
MUST SEE

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A RECENT LETTER TO OUR GROUP

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Below, in this motely collection, the theme for 2022 was:
Jail Birds, 2022
Hence the jail cell backgrounds presenting them in their 'cells.'
And since all of the Sponsors had R.A.P. sheets ("Radio And Power")
you'll see their offenses in red below. Enjoy!

BIKINI DANCERS<~- Ms.UTAH SDR

Meet Our 2022
GROUP
Sponsors JAIL BIRDS

BIKINI DANCERS<~-Ms.KFS SDR

 
#001-KW2KW
KW2KW-LEW from Romona
~Lew~
Sponsor 2022
IC7300, KPA500, 1K AMP
SAWTOOTH ANTENNA
BEGALI KEY, CW
OFFENSE:
MINCING
WORDS

RAMONA, CA
#002-AK7RM
AK6RM ROB
~Rob~
Sponsor 2023
FT-3000D, FT857D
TRUE TALK 80-6m
FL7000 500w

OFFENSE:
SHOOTING
RARE BIRDS

MESA, AZ
 
#003-N7SU
DAN -N7SU
~Dan~
Sponsor 2023
EQ IC7610, WIRE ANT
CW & BOAT ANCHORS
RV PORTABLE OFTEN

OFFENSE:
HIGH (Q) PLAINS
(G)RF-TER

PHOENIX, AZ
#004-N6KN
Rocco N6KN
~Rocco~
Sponsor 2022
IC-756 Pro,40m BEAM
KPA1500, BOAT ANCHORS
SCIENTIST, ACTOR, PLAYER

OFFENSE:
FELINE HERDING
WITHOUT A PERMIT

PALOS VERDES, CA

XX#991-K6EXY
k6exy-ed
~Ed~
Sponsor 2023
FTdx10
FOLDED DIPOLE
100w w/o KPA500~
350w
OFFENSE:
BOAT ANCHOR
PARADING

PALOS VERDES, CA

 
#006-K4WFP
K4WFP - WAYNE
~Wayne~
Sponsor 2022

FT2000
LONGWIRE,
UTAH SDR
OFFENSE:
OUT OF STATE
WIRETAPPING

OCKLAWAHA, FL

#007-NM5NU
NICK-NM5NU
~Nick~
Spo
nsor 2022
IC7300, SB200
OCCASIONAL RV
4BTV VERT, LONGWIRE

OFFENSE:
SPINNING VINYL
WITH A 45 SPECIAL

PLACITAS, NM
#008-WA6QMQ
WA6QMQ-TONY
~Tony~
Sponsor 2023

ELECRAFT AMP
K4 ELECRAFT
AND MORE STUFF

OFFENSE:
PART TIME
SHAKEDOWNS

SONOITA, AZ
#009-KE7VSR
PETER KE7VSR
~Peter~
Sponsor 2024

FT857ND, TS850,
INVERTED VEE ANT
HI-Q PIRANHA SCREW

OFFENSE:
TRANSPORTING RF
ACROSS STATE LINES

SPARKS, NV
#010-W6BQZ
keno w6bqz zebra
~Ken~
Sponsor 2023

IC7610, KPA1500
WIRE LOOP ANTENNA
FT- DX10

OFFENSE:
CAPACITOR
HATS

CARLSBAD, CA
       
#011-K6BWO
CLARK K6BWO
~Clark~
Sponsor 2022

TEN TEC ORION, TS940SAT
DENTRON CLIPPERTON AMP
A/D DXCC FAN DIPOLE

OFFENSE:
EXCEEDING
POSTED WPM

PHOENIX, AZ
#012-K7SID
SID K7SID
~Sid~
Sponsor 2022
TS-990SAT
UPDATED AMP
SAWTOOTH ANTENNA

OFFENSE:
MADE GREETER
LAST SEEN IN

PHOENIX, AZ
#013-AE7YD
AE7YD-Yvon
~Yvon~
Sponsor 2023
TS-570DG -QR20
SW3B - X6100- G1M
DOUBLE ZEPP

OFFENSE:
QRP ADDICTION
VIA LONGWIRE

PRESCOTT, AZ

Brian
BRYAN-W6BRY-HEADSHOT-2022
~Byan~
Sponsor 2023
FLEX-6600
2E M2 YAGI-60 FEET
ALS1300

OFFENSE
STACKING THE
DECK

VALLEY SPRINGS, CA

#005-N2GJ
GERRY N2GJ

~Gerry~~
Sponsor 2022
IC-7300, HOA Lot,
DBL EXT ZEPP, 26' HIGH
46' LEGS, MFJ 993 BRT

OFFENSE:
BANDWIDTH
ASSASIN

ABQ, NM

 

 

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DIAL

Zenith.
Dedicated to confusing Gramma
when she wants to listen to Jack Benny

 

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Even though we use NetLogger, we are just a bunch of guys yackin' about a hobby they truly love and every-single-thing that goes with it. When the group gets large we invoke a 2 minute rule at the mike so everyone can get a turn. We have nuclear scientists, rocket scientists, ex-horsemen, ex-ship captains, pilots, RVers, an HRO employee, actors, truck drivers, regular Joes and more. So, start your day here and Join Us! Stop by and see what the buzz is all about.

Put on some free ears!

SDR IMAGE LINKS (shown below): You will notice they not only take you directly to the SDR, they are already set up for our frequency! Tip: Use Edge, Opera, Safari or Firefox as your browser. If you try using Internet Explorer you will most likely have "no-audio" issues. Now, these SDRs count on donations, so don't forget to make yours to these fine SDR people who work hard so you can hear all the stations in your group.

Here are the SDRs we use

SDR Half Moon Bay San Franscisco.....UTAH SDR.....Sedona SDR

..KIWI SDR CANADA..V

Note: The SF-SDR, or Half Moon Bay, has been down
for a while so it is catch as catch can.

 

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Here is NetLogger:

We use NetLogger to aid in making sure everyone gets to have a turn at the mike. NetLogger is a great program - it has chat too. So if you don't have it you should get it, and it is FREE. Makes it so easy to follow the Group. Just click the NetLogger logo link below.

 

Download the latest release at:
Netlogger Logo.ORG

 

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USING NETLOGGER IS PRETTY GARSH-DARN SIMPLE
HERE'S WHAT I DO
(after I have downloaded it and set it up)


- In the morning I click on the Netlogger icon on my desktop
- Then I see a blank form in front of me -- So what do I do?
- I click-on the tourquise rectangular button (at top) labled SELECT NET right (under the UTC clock and a little to the right).
- Magically a list pops up
In the list, look for Group 7155 -- hightlight it and go to the bottom of that page and hit SELECT NET;
- Then, if we are gathering you will see our Call Signs, Names, etc.
- Once you are visible to our Moderator he will add you to the list.

Note:
You cannot add yourself or others to the List, because that requires a Password, and that's the Moderator's job. More on this when you have your turn at the mike to give you Call Sign, Name and QTH and ask Qs.

We are waiting to greet you. See you soon.

 

New!!

VIDEOS WORTH WATCHING

 
 

Restoring an 84 Year Old Radio

(CAUTION: THIS VIDEO STARTS OFF LOUD!)

   
   
 

Blast Off! Check out this "Mini" Computer

 

RAMBLINGS

As you can imagine, things happen are here when you least expect it - inside and out of 7155. We hear a lot of weird stories and tales of the strange and unusual, but this next photo will show you how weird it can get. Remember, we are the "Animal House" of 40 Meter Nets and most days we live up to that label. Here is Rocco doing what he does best. Normall that would be hearding cats. Here I don't think they told him - don't pet the cats, but did he listen no.

NO ROCCO, THEY SAID CAT "SCAN"

ROCCO WITH TIGER

This is truly an amazing photo. Here, Rocco, N6KN, our fearless "Cat Hearder" is doing what he does naturally - only on a much bigger platform and a lot of TLC. (c. 2017 - Click image for larger view )

 

UP ON THE ROOF

W6EXM

Introducing Scott, W6EXM installing wires for his new horizontal loop. In additon to his new loop, Scott also has an end-fed and a vertical DX Commander that works on all HF bands. His station is comprised of an IC7300 and an FT991A, along with Alpha 87A 1500 watt amplifier and a Heathkit SA-2060A Deluxe antenna tuner. There is a rumor that Scott is angling for his Extra and may someday stop into our group and give us the good news. Way to go Scott, next stop a good ground system already in the planning stages. (Click image for larger view )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rocko N6KN on his Rocket

THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR
GROUP 7155 WEBSITE

Group 7155 has been around since 2010. This website came online in late 2013 to give the group a presence and to let other hams and especially newcomers know who we are and how we work. We are not a "Net." There is no traffic, no 73 round or any set amount of rounds. We are a group of hams just yakkin' about what we love until the last one leaves the frequency.

So, How Can I Become a Sponsor?

It's simple, donate. Not anything big either. Your donations go toward paying for hosting fees, site security, domain renewals and other related costs to keep group7155.com alive each year as in the past 11 years.

If and when you chose to Sponsor all you have to do is make a donation of any amount you feel comfortable with and you will be included in the Sponsor area that you see toward the top of this page. Get started, click the Donate button . . .

 . . . and then send your picture or headshot to Ken, W6BQZ, your webmaster. Use the email shown on his QRZ page. Have fun, come back and join us!

And if you choose to Sponsor, thank you very, very much for helping out. Your help is appreciated. You are appreciated.

 

SEAGULLS

 

 

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Now look what you've gotten yourself into