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60 going to 86 finally getting some cooling down. Lunch out today to celebrate our 50th anniversary!

PJ Happy Birthday Glad the Kidney Stones are behind you I have had that done 4 times in last 3 years!

I do have sd cards in mine and when they get to a certain point they overwrite the older data so no need to remove all the time.

I use Reolink also sends a tone on my phone whenever it is tripped and records a 1 minute video it can be set longer. I have 3 of these and can Pan and Tilt if desired also have Voice. Amazon.com

Scott before I forget checkout the Special Event we will be having in November Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio Systems (AFMARS)

Drew why not a small floor jack they have one that even has a case?

Can you raise it up and let it sit on the deck? On another piece of wood or decking?

Yes all can be had from the internet (free even) Along with FT8 you will need a program called Net Timesync to keep your PC time accurate. NetTime - Network Time Synchronization Tool (also free) I do not do much with coil type antennas all mine are just wire with a balun usually the shortest...

Scott you can get the Drivers needed from Icom and install them once that's done plug the USB cable to the radio and PC and you will see Com Port for the rig. Then you install the software you want to try (FT8) set it up with the Com port that was created in the PC. I use AnyDesk software for...

I guess my main problem with the "All in One" stations is you cannot mount them according to the suggested site installations. Typically rain gauge for 4 to 6 feet above clear open space and the anemometer ideally at 33ft above ground.

Glad it works for you!

I like PopG have both and maybe if I didn't have my Web site for all to see I could get by with the Tempest BUT they are no where near the same for me. You get what you pay for as they say. IMO

The voice procedure is just give call sign basically to acknowledge contact. The digital is automatic you make the connection and then disconnect. Been many years they may have changed that procedure now not sure. The digital required no involvement on their part it was thru a TNC/Radio setup.

Drew over the years I have 3 contacts made with the ISS. One voice and 2 digital (packet radio)

Davis Vantage Pro 2 is what I suggest like others here I have had mine well over 15 years now. If you shop the web you can get them below MSRP.