Icom IC-A20 error/display problem
Updated: 2011-08-31 17:19:25
Good morning fellow hams/ppls
I have an Icom IC-A20, which wont TX or RX. However, I have noticed on the disply, there is a "u" to the far right...- Good morning fellow hams/ppls
I have an Icom IC-A20, which wont TX or RX. However, I have noticed on the disply, there is a "u" to the far right...
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Updated: 2011-08-30 23:30:26
: AA6E Station Log Notes from an Amateur Radio . operator Tuesday , August 30, 2011 Irenic Thoughts So Hurrican Irene came and went . nbsp This is what it did to my little antenna . stack 2 meters is still pointing north , I think , but the HF SteppIR is off to the northwest , it seems . at 8 30 2011 09:30:00 PM Topics : antennas weather 0 comments : Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom ShareThis Subscribe To blog.aa6e.net Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments : OP Martin Ewing www.aa6e.net QTH Branford , Connecticut , USA : TOPICS Ten-Tec Orion , Station Grounding , PSK31, Morse , . etc Twitter Updates Flickr Stream Loading . Access by Topic label accessories 7 antennas 2 ARRL 16 astronomy 5 ATT U-verse 5 blog 11 computing 10 contests 2 CT 2 CW 7 dayton 4EA1CS: TY1KS Qsl´s
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: EA1CS pasión por el DX Diario de la actividad en las bandas de Radioaficionado . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 martes 30 de agosto de 2011 TY1KS Qsl´s Dx World tiene gracias a Giorgio IZ4AKS , los bocetos de las qsl´s de la operación de TY1KS . El qsl manager espera recibir las qsl aproximadamente a mediados de setiembre para comenzar a contestar a finales de ese . mes Qsl de TY1KS 73´s , Luis EA1CS en martes , agosto 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Compartir con Google Buzz Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal EA1CS Hora local Avilés , Asturias Gracias por tu visita ENLACES EA1WX Blog EA1WX El periódico EA1GHT Blog DX WORLD NOTICIAS DX WORLD Twitter Worldwide Antartic Program CWops AO1AAW 2011EA1CS: PQ8XB SA-045
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Updated: 2011-08-30 22:18:42
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Updated: 2011-08-30 22:09:48: EA1CS pasión por el DX Diario de la actividad en las bandas de Radioaficionado . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 martes 30 de agosto de 2011 A22EW Botswana De Dx World Sajoid VA3QY planea estar activo desde Botswana del 29 de setiembre al 18 de octubre 2011.Su shack estará compuesto por un FT-857D con 100 wtts , actividad que realizará de 10 a 20 mts en Cw y Ssb.Si no hay novedad estará activo desde 2 : QTH Gaborone desde donde utilizará una delta loop H5ANX MK4 para 5 . bandas Desde la granja de su hermano en Molepolole allí podrá usar una antena rómbica para . 40mts Qsl vía VA3QY 73´s , Luis EA1CS en martes , agosto 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Compartir con Google Buzz Entrada más reciente Entrada antiguaVU2NAN (Nanda): A ½ λ End-fed Sleeve Antenna for 70cm
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Updated: 2011-08-30 07:59:57, PA1JIM eNotes net.presence of Jim Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home About PA1JIM Contact HRD logbook Propagation WordPress HRD plugin Post navigation Previous Balloon fox hunting on Sunday , 11th september 2011 Posted on Tuesday August 30, 2011 by PA1JIM The annual balloon fox hunt will take place on Sunday , September 11th . A probe built by radio amateurs will be launched underneath a weather balloon at KNMI in De Bilt Dutch weather institute After the launch a always spectacular hunt by other radio amateurs and enthusiasts will follow . The goal is to find the probe first and you’ll be the winner Over the years , the balloon fox hunting has become a multimedia event for and by people interested in the radio hobby . There are numerous activitiesON5MF / OQ6A (Jurgen): EU189
Updated: 2011-08-30 01:03:49ON5MF-OQ6A This site is all about amateur radio well mostly Home About me Radio projects Dxpeditions FAQ Disclaimer RSS Feed EU189 The website for the May June 2012 dxpedition to Rockall EU189 is . online It can be found : here I’d consider an invitation to operate from most spots on earth but I don’t think I’m crazy enough to go to . Rockall I wish you good luck and lots of fun in the pileups guys And see you on RTTY hint , hint August 30 2011 01:03 pm Ham Radio and IOTA Trackback URI Comments RSS Leave a Reply Name required Mail hidden required Website Solar-Terrestrial Data Pages About me My history as a ham My QSLinfo My station Radio projects Elecraft K2 Serial 5549 Dxpeditions 1999 : IOTA Contest EU065 2003 : IOTA Contest EU058 2004 : IOTA Contest EU103 2010 : IOTA EU099 FAQEA1CS: E51AAO QRT
Updated: 2011-08-30 00:18:45
: EA1CS pasión por el DX Diario de la actividad en las bandas de Radioaficionado . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 lunes 29 de agosto de 2011 E51AAO QRT Bruce ya se encuentra en casa hoy 29 de agosto desde las 04.00z después de 10 días de operación en modo . holiday-style Trabajó de 40 a 10mts en Ssb , utilizando como antenas un dipolo y vertical de 1 4 de . onda Solo confirmará sus contactos a través de LOTW eQsl y qslcdirecta.El log será actualizado ahora que ha regresado a . casa Gracias a todos actualizaré en unos días los detalles de lo que fué mi operación,73 . Bruce Qsl vía ZL1AAO 73´s , Luis EA1CS en lunes , agosto 29, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Compartir con Google Buzz Entrada más reciente Entrada antiguaEA1CS: 5H3KR QRT
Updated: 2011-08-29 23:54:45
: EA1CS pasión por el DX Diario de la actividad en las bandas de Radioaficionado . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 lunes 29 de agosto de 2011 5H3KR QRT Ramesh 5H3KR , vuelve a Mambai India y desde allí operará como VU2RKS , licencia que tiene en su poder desde 1981. Ramesh lleva activo con su indicativo 5H3KR desde diciembre 2008, utilizando un IC7000 y una vertical R7. Anteriormente había untilizado 5H9KR allá por el año 2003, desde los bosques del Serengeti y los bosques del . Kilimanjaro 73´s , Luis EA1CS en lunes , agosto 29, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Compartir con Google Buzz Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal EA1CS Hora local Avilés , Asturias Gracias por tu visita ENLACES EA1WX Blog EA1WXHam radios keep essential communications intact: Florida ham radios buzzing about Irene’s east coast damage
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Updated: 2011-08-29 23:42:55: . . EA1CS pasión por el DX Diario de la actividad en las bandas de Radioaficionado . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 lunes 29 de agosto de 2011 VP8 G S . Georgia y KH5 Jarvis Is . K3NA Eric y DL6LAU Carston están trabajando en dos Dxpeditions para el próximo año 2012, se trata de VP8 G Soutrh Georgia para marzo abril con un coste por operador de 13.000$ y KH5 Jarvis Is . para noviembre diciembre con un coste de 11.000$ por . operador Se buscan Radioaficionados con buenas habilidades así como con salud y buenas condiciones . físicas Seguiremos . informando 73´s , Luis EA1CS en lunes , agosto 29, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Compartir con Google Buzz Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal EA1CS HoraEC1KR (Jesus): Este finde 2: YO-DX HF + SCC RTTY 2011
Updated: 2011-08-29 22:54:20: AMATEUR RADIO STATION I Love CONTEST DX Home Sobre mi Contacta QSL Info Mi estación Mis concursos Galería Libro de visitas LOG De nuevo el DX en estado puro Nuevas Reglas en CQWW Este finde 2 : YO-DX HF SCC RTTY 2011 El pasado finde a pesar de disfrutar mucho con el DX tambien tuve un pequeño rato para salir el sábado en los 2 Contest que habia activos YODX y SCC RTTY mis participaciones fueron testimoniales pero al menos me pude quitar el mono de Contest que arrastro desde hace tiempo , en concreto desde el IARU WC del mes de Julio . En el YO-DX apliqué 2 horas en SSB y trabajé 218 qso en 15m y 20m , estaba muy entretenido con un buen Pile Up de EU en 20m sobre todo , en 15m destacar que habia varias estaciones YB con buenas señales . El otro concurso es el SCC RTTY que le dediqué 1J28RO (Freddy): Effacer un CD avec de la haute tension
Updated: 2011-08-29 20:04:11: J28RO Freddy Djibouti lundi 29 août 2011 Effacer un CD avec de la haute tension Cette vidéo nous montre comment effacer d’une manière sûre un CD à l’aide de la haute tension selon la méthode de Photonic induction Cette méthode semble être vraiment radicale pour supprimer toutes les données du CD . Le disque à effacer est placé sur un moteur alimenté en continu par une pile de 9V , une fois en rotation il est placé au milieu de deux . électrodes La haute tension passe d’une électrode à l’autre en utilisant chaque circonférence du CD une à une et en les détruisant à chaque . fois A la fin de cette expérience le CD devient un simple morceau de plastique , il ne sera plus possible d’écrire . dessus Voici la vidéo de démonstration , qu’il ne faut surtout pas reproduire chez soi , au risque
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Updated: 2011-08-29 18:25:18
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. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Saturday , August 27, 2011 Sleep Trying to get a few hours of ZZZZZs in before heading off to Emergency Management for 1:00 AM . Irene's rain bands have NJ covered . Every so often , you can really hear the rain come down HARD The eye is still south of the DelMarVa peninsula . The winds have not seriously picked up as of . yet The main worries right here now are wind , trees and power lines . Marianne is home from work so the family is safe . That will allow me to concentrate on the task at hand coming up . That and a quick stop into Dunkin' Donuts for some go juice before my shift . starts There's been not much activity on the Middlesex County Slywarn frequency .Meeting over
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Updated: 2011-08-26 16:52:37
The Hellenic Amateur Radio Association of Australia spent three nights on Montague Island to celebrate International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend. The weekend of August 20-21 was International Lighthouse Weekend, and as ham radio operators are wont to do, there were a number of special event stations set up at lightouses around the world. I . . . → Read More: Ham Radio in the News – Lighthouse EditionThis is like staring down the barrel of a loaded gun.
Updated: 2011-08-26 01:26:00. . W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Thursday , August 25, 2011 This is like staring down the barrel of a loaded gun . As an ARES Deputy Emergency Coordinator for Middlesex County , NJ , my e-mail box has been inundated the past hours with all sorts of glad tidings about Hurricane Irene . nbsp And let me tell you , right now it's not looking good for New . Jersey Reports , warnings , path predicitions , rainfall amount predictions , wind velocity predictions and that's just what I've been getting from the National Weather Service There's also been other e-mails from NNJ ARES Leadership , our own CERT group keeping in touch , etc , etc , . etc We've been blessed over the last decade not to have had anyAlan Spicer Marine Telecom continues to offer Cellular, WiFi, and Satellite Systems for Sail and Motor Vessels
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Updated: 2011-08-25 20:14:22http://www.superyachttimes.com/editorial/30/article/id/6997 Newport Bucket Regatta cancelled because of Hurricane Irene Thursday, 25 August 2011 Photo by George Bekris On Wednesday evening the Captains of the yachts participating in the Newport Bucket Regatta met with event director Peter Craig and bucket director Hank Halsted. It was the consensus (among all nine boat captains represented) that Irene’s very real threat has made [...]Boathouse at night before Hurricane Irene 2011 (yacht docking tight space) YouTube Video
Updated: 2011-08-25 20:02:31A Youtube video of a yacht docking in the tight space of The Boathouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Wednesday Night before Hurricane Irene 2011 passes by (today on Thursdau the 25th.) * This is not my video … I’m just embedding / linking it for the yachting interest… But even better … was this Westport [...]Google Earth plot of Hurricane Irene seems quite a bit behind reality…
Updated: 2011-08-25 17:23:01The Google Earth plotted location … and maybe the weather data? Seems to be quite a bit behind the *real* location. It’s about off of Fort Lauderdale now according to this: http://hwn.org/stormpulse_atlantic.html but Google Earth still has it down by Harbor Island in the Bahamas. That’s not current!!!! You certainly cannot follow a hurricane with the data [...]J28RO (Freddy): Fabriquer ses circuits imprimés
Updated: 2011-08-25 15:05:34You Learn Something New Every Day: S-Meters
Updated: 2011-08-25 07:04:11On the IC-746PRO mailing list, a fellow asked, “On the 2m band, why doesn’t the S-meter reading on my IC-746PRO match the S-meter reading on my 2m mobile radio?” My answer was that while there is a standard (it’s actually a recommendation), it’s rarely followed, so it’s not a surprise that the two readings don’t . . . → Read More: You Learn Something New Every Day: S-MetersSimSmith Updated
Updated: 2011-08-25 07:04:11Ward, AE6TY, writes: SimSmith is Smith Chart software that was introduced and described in an article in QRP Quarterly earlier in the year. I recently made some substantial improvements to SimSmith. These are: Added a library function to allow you to save and restore tuned circuit elements. Added some new components including a transformer. Added a ‘print’ function Improved . . . → Read More: SimSmith UpdatedJ28RO (Freddy): Transformation d'une alimentation ATX
Updated: 2011-08-24 15:01:52Poo-poo'ing the poo-poo'ers
Updated: 2011-08-24 00:11:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Tuesday , August 23, 2011 Poo-poo'ing the poo-poo'ers As most of you know by now , there was a 5.9 magnitude earthquake today , the epicenter of which was located in Virginia . nbsp It was felt all up and down the East coast and out into the MidWest . nbsp I felt nothing at work but then I work in a computer data center , which is a glorified euphemism for fortified bunker My wife called me and told me that she felt it , our kids felt it as the house was shaking like crazy according to her . nbsp Closet doors were rattling in the door jambs and she thought our dog was under the bed , pulling a hairy fit but he was downstairs at the time . nbsp All the neighbors metMore QSLs for My Collection
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Here are a couple of recently-received QSLs for my collection of cards from stations whose calls spell words: Tom, W1EAT writes, “…because W1DRINK is toooooo long!” Amateur Radio Study Guides Generate Some Buzz
Updated: 2011-08-23 05:45:30To try and publicize the print version of my study guides, I sent out what might be called a press release to various trade magazines and electronics-related blogs. So far, at least three Web publications have picked up the release: RF Cafe. They featured my book on their home page for a week, and now . . . → Read More: Amateur Radio Study Guides Generate Some BuzzHam Radio in the News – August 22, 2011
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When Pigs Fly. A blog posting by a reporter—who also happens to be a ham radio operator—on the art of QRPing. 70 years of ribbing, hamming and wedded bliss. Bob and Dorothy Truhlar attribute their long marriage to a healthy sense of humor, as well as a clear division of duties, and a common interest . . . → Read More: Ham Radio in the News – August 22, 2011Voodoo Magician Repairs PCs Telepathically
Updated: 2011-08-22 05:41:58
Andre, N4ICK, posted this to the AMRAD mailing list. It’s just too juicy to pass up: Translation: New in Nice: repair of your PC by telepathy Mamadou N’guéyé Authentic Voodoo magician, this sorcerer, known the world-over, will repair your PC by means of telepathy, so that you won’t have to come to him. His . . . → Read More: Voodoo Magician Repairs PCs TelepathicallyBad behavior on the bands
Updated: 2011-08-19 01:42:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Thursday , August 18, 2011 Bad behavior on the bands Operating as K6JSS 2 tonight , I was calling CQ on 7.034 MHz . After about five minutes of no takers , I start hearing someone begin to tune up on the frequency . After that assault on my ears was completed , a relentless string of CQ de WB9VRP erupted on . frequency OK so maybe being QRP , he didn't hear me . I'll give him that much . But tuning up on frequency Not sending at least one QRL and listening for a bit before initiating a long winded CQ Inexcusable I used to withhold call signs in these types of posts before no . longer 72 de Larry W2LJ QRP When you care to send the very . least Posted by Larry W2LJ atAmazing and beautiful!
Updated: 2011-08-19 01:11:00Bill Pasternak mentioned this on Facebook. otally not related to Amateur Radio - but soooooo beautiful!72 de Larry W2LJQRP - When you care to send the very least!Things that make me shake my head.
Updated: 2011-08-19 00:40:00. . W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Thursday , August 18, 2011 Things that make me shake my head . Two things . today First , a rarity . nbsp At lunchtime today , I decided to step out from work and head over McDonalds . nbsp I haven't been to McDonalds in a long time I went through the drive through and ordered the No . 2 Combo . nbsp Two cheeseburgers , fries and and a sweet tea . nbsp The total came to 5.03. I handed the kid a tenner and three pennies . nbsp He tried handing me back 4.97. When I mentioned that I gave him a ten and three pennies and all he had to give me was a five dollar bill back , I got the deer in the headlights . look Second , something you might have read on John AE5X's blog .Heathkit Getting Back into the Kit Biz
Updated: 2011-08-18 17:28:01Larry, KD8MZM, recently pointed out on our club mailing list that Heathkit is getting back into the kit business. Their Web page says: In late August, Heathkit will debut their new line of Do-it-Yourself kits for common around-the-house items. The first kit will be a Garage Parking Assistant (GPA). The Garage . . . → Read More: Heathkit Getting Back into the Kit BizThought provoking
Updated: 2011-08-18 02:17:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Wednesday , August 17, 2011 Thought provoking I received an e-mail the other night from one of our Ham brethren . It was very interesting and thought : provoking Hello Larry , I'm curious about how hams get interested in their hobby . If you don't mind , I'd love to know what made you interested in QRP exclusively . I read your bio on QRZ and you said you dabbled in QRP but in 2003 you began to operate at QRP exclusively . What made you do that What was the tipping point for QRP only I answered There are probably two main reasons I decided to go totally . QRP In the year 1998, I moved to my current QTH . At my old QTH , I ran a lot of QRP but also a lot of QRO . I hadK6JSS/2
Updated: 2011-08-16 03:10:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Monday , August 15, 2011 K6JSS 2 Last night I spent about 2 hours on the air as K6JSS 2 and about three tonight . nbsp The QSOs are rolling in and if the QSO rate stays the same or gets better , I should have between 100 200 QSOs as K6JSS 2 before next Sunday evening comes and Indiana takes . over A big thanks to Chris WB2VEN who has been K6JSS 2 during the daytime while yours truly is slaving away at work . nbsp Between the two of us and whomever else might volunteer I hope we can get you all in the log This weekend will see a lot of time spent on the air in addition to each night this . week Look for us on QRPSPOTS 72 de Larry W2LJ QRP When you care to send the veryWorked All Europe CW OZ1ADL SOAB
Updated: 2011-08-15 12:36:38WAE CW 2011 OZ1ADL Worked All Europe CW OZ1ADL SOAB Call : OZ1ADL Operator(s OZ1ADL Station : OZ1ADL Class : Single Op HP QTH : Operating Time hrs : Summary Band QSOs QTCs Mults 80 : 11 8 40 : 34 19 20 : 104 47 15 : 73 43 10 : 8 8 Total : 230 0 285 Total Score 65,550 Club : Bavarian Contest Club : Comments Just doing my best to practice my rather rusty CW Sorry if I did not copy YOUR report correctly . I am m working on it 73 de Jan , OZ1ADL 15. aug . 2011 Comments Widget next Back to OZ1ADL archivesReminiscing
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. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Sunday , August 14, 2011 Reminiscing Trying to do not too much today . nbsp It is rainy and cool and I am trying to rest my right foot . nbsp Yep , I messed it up again , pretty much like last year , excepting this time I did a pretty good number on my ankle , too . nbsp So once again , I am wearing the Boot and probably will be for the next couple of . weeks Anyway , I was going through the computer , looking at old photos when I came across this old shack photo . nbsp It has to be pre-2003 from before I went 100 : QRP Geez , there's a lot of stuff there An Icom IC-751A with an Icom all mode 2 Meter rig , an IC-251A above it . nbsp On top of that was a brickWhen you think you've seen everything
Updated: 2011-08-13 18:03:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Saturday , August 13, 2011 When you think you've seen everything then you just haven't been to eBay , lately I always keep an eye on a saves search for QRP items . nbsp There is something in particular that I am interested in and was going to Buy It Now Unfortunately , I hesitated for too long , and said item didn't go as a Buy It Now and is involved in a bidding war for more than it's probably worth definitely more than the Buy It Now price Bully to the seller What the market will bear Right What caught my eye though , is someone has up for sale an advertising flyer for the Yaesu FT-817ND for 9.95 free shipping Man , you have to be SERIOUSLY in love with a radio toSo here's the deal
Updated: 2011-08-13 03:00:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Friday , August 12, 2011 So here's the deal I got confirmation via e-mail that I did make it into the K6JSS 3 log . nbsp I received a nice e-mail from Serge KB3VCQ . letting me . know In fact , he's even posted to his blog about his adventures as K6JSS 3 over the past few . days http : kb3vcq.posterous.com trial-by-fire-k6jss3 Now , I really have to hand it to Serge and not just because I worked him No , it takes guts to volunteer for a CW Special Event Station when you're new to CW and you still feel like you're kind of out of your element . nbsp When I was a Novice and was still finding my way , I wouldn't have had the cajones to jump in and do what Serge did . nbsp'Twas indeed tough
Updated: 2011-08-13 01:27:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Friday , August 12, 2011 Twas indeed tough but I think I am fortunate enough to be in the K6JSS 3 Delaware . log I tried to sneak in a QSO twice tonight on 80 Meters and I think I was successful on the second attempt . nbsp Definitely heard my call come back to me and a report of 339. I sent a 559 back . nbsp After me , WB3AAL was giving it a go and by then K6JSS 3 was up to about 579 and climbing . nbsp Unfortunately , he had to QRT to take care of personal stuff . I may try again tomorrow during the day , just to make sure . nbsp I don't mean to be hoggy or anything like that but I have them all so far , except for New Mexico . nbsp I'd like to keep the streak .Delaware is looking tough!
Updated: 2011-08-12 01:10:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Thursday , August 11, 2011 Delaware is looking tough If I work K6JSS 3 this week , I will have been very fortunate . nbsp For reasons I won't go into here , it looks like Delaware will be a very tough nut to crack . nbsp It just might end up being the only state besides New Mexico that I have failed to work since this entire K6JSS Special Event Station . began If it wasn't NJ's turn next week , I might have been severely tempted to take a road trip on Saturday and activate The First State from a park , somewhere or maybe even the Ham Radio Outlet parking lot But I plan to be on the air every night next week , so it looks like W2LJ will stay in New Jersey this .Keys IV
Updated: 2011-08-09 00:46:00"Keys IV" was the last book written by Dave Ingram K4TWJ before he became a Silent Key last year. According to his wife, Sandy, it was one of Dave's last wishes that the book be made available to anyone who would like to have it for personal use.You can download it, as a .pdf file from http://www.k4twj.com/books.htmIt's a nice book, as evidenced by Dave's friendly, easy writing style.Enjoy!72 de Larry W2LJQRP - When you care to send the very least!FOBB 2011 results are in!
Updated: 2011-08-08 00:41:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Sunday , August 07, 2011 FOBB 2011 results are in The results for the Flight of the Bumblebees for 2011 are in and posted Main page : http : adventure-radio.org wiki index.php title=Flight_of_the_Bumblebees Scoring Summary : http : adventure-radio.org wiki index.php title=2011_FOBB_Results SoapBox comments : http : adventure-radio.org wiki index.php title=FOBB_2011_SoapBox_comments Thank you all for participating , thanks to the ARS for sponsoring this . nbsp Thanks to all of you out there who have worked with me on this . nbsp I had a blast and hope the ARS will allow me to help out again next year 72 de Larry W2LJ QRP When you care to send the very least Posted byAnother loss
Updated: 2011-08-06 00:11:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Friday , August 05, 2011 Another loss The QRP community lost yet another giant today . nbsp Tom Hammond NOSS became a silent key after a long battle with . cancer If you've built any Elecraft rig and spent some time on the Elecraft e-mail reflector , then you know or have had some contact with Tom . nbsp While others knew him much better than I , we did trade some e-mails back and forth with regards to Spectrogram and using it to align the K2's crystal filters . nbsp Tom was a gentleman , patient and kind with a guy me who just wasn't getting it at the . time The Giants of QRP are giants because , like Tom N0SS , they genuinely enjoy giving . nbsp It's not about theInteresting evening
Updated: 2011-08-05 03:28:00. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating QRP Contesting Thursday , August 04, 2011 Interesting evening I've been listening on and off to the QRP Foxhunt on 20 Meters tonight . I can only hear one of the Foxes , and that's Dale WC7S in Wyoming . He's at ESP levels most of the time and when he gets REALLY loud , he's all of about 229 Looks like a double skunk pelt for W2LJ tonight I've also been tabulating the results for Flight of the Bumblebees . I am working on a spreadsheet and so far I have tabulated about a third of the e-mail logs that I have received . I received 86 logs so if you haven't gotten yours in yet , there's still time although we're cutting it close I hope to have everything figured out and published for .