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Saturday, August 19, 2023

• Question for those who use Blogger.
  Good afternoon fellow Bloggers, I have been having an issue for some time now and have just ignored it. The time has come to see if something is up at my end or if others using Blogger have this same issue. I have searched the internet and the Bl…

• Magic Band Summer Season
  This summer’s Sporadic-E season has pretty much wound-down once again. As E seasons go, this one ranked right up there with the worst of them but this comes with some provisos.Over the past several years, my only interest has focused on Europe and Asia…

• Reverse Beacon Network surprises
  Last weekend I took part in the WAE DX CW contest and most of the time when I calling "CQ contest" on my second monitor I have the RBN or reverse beacon network up and running. The main reason for doing this to see where my signal is reaching and…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 294
  RTL-SDR V4 dongle initial release The HF design consists of a SA612 double-balanced mixer circuit with front end filtering. RTL-SDR A 200ft wire antenna up zero feet How does it perform? Ham Radio Outside the Box Hack the ARRL Creatively overcoming the limitations of the ARRL. KB6NU APSPOT: APRS spotting tool APSPOT is a new […]

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Saturday, August 12, 2023

• Part 3 Try and try again….
  Attic Sidekick In this final segment of antenna challenges, I want to take a look at some of the successes and failures. One antenna I tried was a screwdriver antenna ( High Sierra Sidekick) mounted in the attic with ground radials but for some re…

• Activating The Pulverizer (W0C/SP-092)
  There is a SOTA summit next to Wilkerson Pass called The Pulverizer (W0C/SP-092). With such an inviting name, of course, we had to activate it. According to its Summit Post page, this summit was named by well-known mountaineer and author Gerry Roach. Apparently, this name is an adaptation of the name of a nearby summit, Pulver Mountain. The Pulverizer does Continue reading Activating The Pulverizer (W0C/SP-092)→

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• Four Days of SOTA Fun
  For the Colorado 14er Event, Joyce/K0JJW and I decided to do one activation per day during the four-day event. We focused on 2m and 70 cm FM but also took along handheld radios for 1.25m and 23 cm. Our standard 2m/70cm portable station is a Yaesu FT-90, powered by a Bioenno battery, driving a small handheld Yagi (either a single Continue reading Four Days of SOTA Fun→

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• 1st Ever: August Olivia Digital Mode QSO Party Weekend – Aug 11-14 2023
  Announcement: OLIVIA DIGITAL MODE AUGUST 2023 QSO PARTY Dates: August 11, 12, 13, 14 UTC These are UTC dates, starting at 00:00 UTC on first date, and, ending at 23:59:59 UTC on last date Our August Olivia QSO Party Weekend is published in QST! On Facebook, the event link is: https://www.facebook.com/events/1332228534167891/ For full information […]

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Saturday, August 5, 2023

• Ham College 103
  Ham College episode 103 is now available for download. Extra Class Exam Questions – Part 41 E8C Digital signals: digital communication modes, information rate vs. bandwidth, error correction. Download YouTube

• ICQ Podcast Episode 409 – Your Ideas and Comments
  In this episode, we join Martin Butler (M1MRB), Chris Howard (M0TCH), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the e…

• FT8 Dominates VHF Contests
  The FT8 mode was first released as part of the WSJT-X software in 2017. This new digital mode was adopted relatively quickly and is now a major force in amateur radio. You’ve probably heard the praises and complaints about it. On the plus side, it enables radio contacts under very poor conditions while detractors say that it is not real Continue reading FT8 Dominates VHF Contests→

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• Part 3 Try and try again….
  Attic Sidekick In this final segment of antenna challenges, I want to take a look at some of the successes and failures. One antenna I tried was a screwdriver antenna ( High Sierra Sidekick) mounted in the attic with ground radials but for some re…

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Saturday, July 22, 2023

• ICQ Podcast Episode 408 – Expanding your Ham Radio Activity HamRadio 2023
  In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode’s…

• Colorado 14er Event on Ham Nation
  The Ham Nation folks invited me on to talk about the Colorado 14er Event last night. Thanks for the invite! This turned out to be a concise look at the 14er event with lots of great photos of past operations. Here’s the video (my segment was 20 minutes long): We have lots of information on the event at ham14er.org. 73 Continue reading Colorado 14er Event on Ham Nation→

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• Part 2: Condo antenna challenges.
  The MFJ loop covered and ready to go into service. In part 2 of antenna challenges, I want to dive into living in a condo and getting on the air. Many amateur operators at some time have found themselves moving into an apartment to save for…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 293
  Special ISS SSTV experiment scheduled for ARRL Teacher’s Institute The pass will be over the Mid-Atlantic area with transmissions scheduled to begin at 16:05 ET and ending at 16:20 ET. ARISS Building a simple Faraday Cage This article describes the effects of EMP and CME and how to build a simple inexpensive Faraday cage. Survival […]

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Saturday, July 15, 2023

• The IARU contest….DONE!
  Good afternoon all…..The IARU contest has come and gone. This one is a CW and SSB contest but as for me, it was 100% CW. The WRTC (World Radio Team Championship) happens alongside this contest. These folks are the best of the best and com…

• CHOTA 2023
  Recently I ran across an intriguing notice on the RSGB website. It was a notice to “prepare for CHOTA” back in 2021. CHOTA is Churches and Chapels on the Air, a product of the World Association of Christian Radio Amateurs and Listeners (wacral.org). That organization began in 1957 in England by the Huddersfield South Methodist […]

• LHS Episode #510: K2BSA Deep Dive
  Hello and welcome to the 510th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts interview one of their own — Bill, NE4RD — about the K2BSA …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 292
  New Packet Radio IP over 430MHz Ham Radio, 50 to 500kbps, 20W RF. Extension for HSMM-Hamnet-AREDN. New Packet Radio Solar cycle 25s maximum might arrive earlier and hit harder The current solar cycle has a forecasted peak sometime in 2025. ZeroHedge Field Day with 4 AA batteries I used a tiny rig that fits in […]

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

• 2023 Colorado 14er Event (Summits On The Air)
  Amateur Radio operators from around Colorado will be climbing Colorado Summits On The Air (SOTA) peaks and communicating with other radio amateurs across the state and around the world. Join in on the fun during the annual event by activating a summit or contacting (chasing) the mountaintop stations. Continue reading 2023 Colorado 14er Event (Summits On The Air)→

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• LiOTA: Libraries On The Air
  As readers of my blog have likely observed, I’ve been promoting a “served agency” partnership between the ARRL-affiliated clubs and local public libraries. I’m told by my Division Director, David K5UZ, that the Plant the Seed, Sow the Future Initiative was formally adopted by the ARRL Board of Directors in a recent meeting. I’ve had […]

• How fast is to fast?
  Good afternoon blog readers I hope you are still enjoying the summer heat and are putting it into perspective as it compares to winters freezing cold? I have a question, when it comes to CW contesting…how fast is to fast? I have aske…

• Conjectural Chats
  Courtesy: arrl.orgA recent e-mail in the AWA Group from Eddy, VE3CUI, elicited some intriguing comments which you may find of interest. Highlights from the exchanges have been selected for brevity:Eddy VE3CUI – VE3XZ/3: I’m here at the summer cott…

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

• About That UHF Connector
  I caused a minor kerfuffle on Twitter recently, when I posted this: This connector, properly called a PL-259, is the most common RF connector for ham radio use. The female counterpart is called the SO-239 connector. While these connectors are often “UHF” connectors, they actually don’t perform very well at those frequencies (300 to 3000 MHz). So I feel justified Continue reading About That UHF Connector→

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• Taking things for granted
  Before I start this post, I want to dispel any rumors that all W2LJ does at Field Day is take photographs. Here are two of yours truly actually pounding brass and adding points to the NJ2SP Field Day total – courtesy of Mario KD2HPF.Field Day, or perha…

• Field Day with 4 AA Batteries
  This year’s Field Day provided a chance to experiment with emergency communications. I used a tiny rig that fits in a 3 X 5 inch box and runs on 4 AA batteries. I set out to work 50 stations with this setup. I succeeded. This box fits is a shirt pocket. It contains the MTR-3, […]

• LHS Episode #508: Close Enough
  Welcome to the 508th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss several topics including: the ARDC on groups.io, changes to HOA rules …

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 290
  Legislation to remove antenna restrictions on Amateur Radio introduced in Congress Bill to remove barriers to disaster and emergency communications and training. ARRL Listening to the ISS on the cheap What do you need to talk to a $100 billion space station? As it turns out, about $60 worth of stuff will do. Hackaday King […]

• AmateurLogic 182: Cheap Tricks for Field Day
  AmateurLogic.TV Episode 182 is now available for download. Tips and tricks for a cheap old field day. Bluetti EB3A Portable Power Station. Building a high quality 1:1 balun. Download YouTube

• ICQ Podcast Episode 405 – CW Innovations
  In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT and Edmund Spicer M0MNG to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and in the episode’s feature is CW Inn…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 291
  This weekend is Field Day Find an event happening near you. ARRL 13 Colonies special event begins July 1 Event runs from July 1 through July 8 and consists of 13 colony stations and 2 bonus stations. 13 Colonies Ofcom proposes multitude of changes to licensing framework Changes include additional access to spectrum and airborne […]

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

• Interesting occurrence.
  We have had our share of rain over the past 8 days as we are in the middle of a low-pressure system that has stalled out over the Maritimes. This low-pressure system brings cooler temperatures and rain. The upside is the wildfire smoke here is no…

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 289
  Hamvention sets attendance record Attendance even surpassed the previous pre-pandemic record at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Hamvention Some radical thinking Removing inline fuses between our radio and power supply. VE9KK OpenHam Wiki An open repository of all things Amateur Radio. YARC Why is GPS free? I’m a GPS engineer. I’ll answer this in a sort […]

• LHS Episode #507: Not1MM Deep Dive
  Hello and welcome to the 507th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode we have special guest Mike, K6GTE, to discuss his project called Not1MM. Linux has …

• Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 290
  Legislation to remove antenna restrictions on Amateur Radio introduced in Congress Bill to remove barriers to disaster and emergency communications and training. ARRL Listening to the ISS on the cheap What do you need to talk to a $100 billion space station? As it turns out, about $60 worth of stuff will do. Hackaday King […]

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