Raffles 2022 | ovarc

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OVARC Raffles 2022

Monthly Raffle - May 2022

Dick, WØPZD was the winner of the raffle at the April 22nd meeting.
Congratulations Dick!

Raffle Prizes to Choose From

(Click on each picture for a full description, and to view a Link to details for each item):

Soldering Station, Analog, 60W, Adjustable Tip Temp. 392-896 deg. F, 120 VAC.	RSP1A - Radio Spectrum Processor 14 Bit SDR Receiver/includes SDR-UNO Software.	12 Volt, 12 Ah LFP Battery (ABS, BLF-1212WS) - LiFePO4 Battery.
144-148 / 430-450 MHz Dual Band 2.4/5.5 dBd Gain Antenna - Black - NMO Base (NOTE: Includes 5 Inch Magnetic NMO Mount - Black - 17 Feet of RG-8X W/PL-259 Connector)	NanoVNA-H4 Vector Network Analyzer 10kHZ-1.5GHz Antenna analyzer 4" TOUCHSCREEN HF/VHF/UHF Antenna Analyzer Very small, will fit in your shirt pocket 1950 mAh battery included Connect to Android phone ABS case: 75mm x 133mm x 18mm (excluding protrusions) Measurement frequency: 10KHz -1.5GHz RF output: 0dbm (+-2dbm) Measurement range: 70dB (50kHz-300MHz), 60dB (300M-900MHz), 40dB(0.9G-1.5GHz)); Port SWR: < 1.1 Display: 3.9	1.8-150MHz SWR/PWR Meter w/LIGHT. Economy Series HF/VHF Bench Meter. Frequency: 1.8-150MHz Power Range Forward: 15/150/1.5kW Power Rating: 1.5kW (1.8-60MHz) 1kW (144MHz) Accuracy: 10% (at full scale) SWR Detection Sensitivity: 4 W min Input/Output Impedence: 50 OHM Input/Output Connectors: SO-239 Dimensions & Weight: 5" x 3" x 4" / 1lb. 8ozs Lighted.
Alpha Delta, Delta4B Coax Switch. 4 POSITION COAX SWITCH W/SO-239 CONNECTORS. New precision machined switch shaft and quadrant rotating mechanism for more accurate and stable switching performance. Higher strength, lower resistance silver bearing solder. Increased housing durability and abrasion resistance with powder coat finish. New brass ARC-PLUG	The X50A is an excellent choice when ruggedness is required. Special Features: Fiberglass radome Stainless steel hardware Wide band performance Factory adjusted - no tuning required High wind rating DC grounded Specifications: Band: 2m/70cm Gain (dB): 4.5/7.2 Max Power Rating: 200 Wind Rating: 135mph (no ice) Height (feet): 5.6 Connector: UHF Element Phasing: 3-1/4wave, 3-5/8wave	HF Kits, End Fed Antenna / 250 watts, 10/(15)/20/40 End fed antenna kit, including 250 Watt 1:49 impedance transformer, wire of your choice, DIY kit. This kit contains all parts to make a 10/(15)/20/40 meter band end fed antenna. With a handy fixing plate for the toroid, so no longer necessary for gluing. Total length approx. 20 meters.
SOTAbeams, 6-meter antenna mast. Small enough to fit in a rucksack. Tall enough to support your antenna. Super-lightweight carbon-fibre construction. Amazingly strong considering its light weight and length. Made specifically for SOTABEAMS. The perfect light-duty mast. Ultra-lightweight portable operators need something special to support their antennas. The new Carbon-6 has been designed for exactly this role. Super short packed length for easy transport in a rucksack.	PowerpoleBag, the best Powerpole crimping tool and assorted Powerpole case in a custom nylon gear bag. The Powerpole Bag includes the best Powerpole Crimping tool for 15/30/45 amp contacts with 150 piece assorted 15/30/45 Powerpole connectors in a handy clear organizer case, packaged inside an oversized nylon bag, to hold all of your Powerpole gear.