Ham Radio

FVR Spitfire Array Antenna for 160 m

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

Antennas/160MThe FVR Spitfire Array by W1FV & K1VR

QRQ CW trainer

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

Software/Morse Code Trainingqrq is an open source Morse telegraphy trainer which runs on several operating systems (Linux, Unix, OS X and Windows), similar to the classic DOS version of Rufz by DL4MM.

ACOM 1000

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

HF Power amplifier Acom 1000 resources

FT-920 and MixW 2

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FT-920Interfacing MixW 2.xx and Yaesu FT-920

LinkRadio.it

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

Ham Radio/Regional/I ItalyItalian amateur radio comunity site with forum and articles dedicated to homebewing and ham-radio operations

Adding SDR to the Yaesu FT-920

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Yaesu FT-920Add a second receive channel to the FT-920, to provide SDR and bandscope capability.

Winding Transformers

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

Technical Reference/HomebrewRolling your own transformers and chokes <br/

New World Case

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

Shopping and Services/Bags and CasesCustom cases and stock cases

Your First Rig

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

Operating Aids/Beginner's GuidesRecommendations on choosing your first rig

2012 Old Tyme Radio Calendar Now Available

Updated: 2011-12-31 11:10:46

The 2012 WA1KPD Old Tyme Radio Calendar is available for free downloading from WA1KPD’s Boat Anchor Collection website. It features great old photos like the one of W1FET at right. My question is how many hams operate in a suit and tie?

EA1CS: PJ7/IK2QPR St Maarten Is.

Updated: 2011-12-31 00:09:46

: . EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 viernes 30 de diciembre de 2011 PJ7 IK2QPR St Maarten Is . De Dx World Paolo IK2QPR en su nueva aventura , estará QRV desde St Maarten Is . como PJ7 IK2QPR del 8 al 16 de enero 2012 en bandas de . HF Qsl vía h . . call 73´s , Luis EA1CS en viernes , diciembre 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal FELICES FIESTAS Entradas más populares última semana 5W0KY SAMOA Estación Espacial Internacional CY0 Dxpedition 28 dic . HK0NA La cuenta atrás VP6T y HK0NA Coordinan frecuencias YS3 IW2CXJ El Salvador EA1CS Hora local Avilés , Asturias El blog desde octubre

EA1CS: T88SM, T88CP, T88BI y T88HK Palau

Updated: 2011-12-30 23:56:26

: , , EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 viernes 30 de diciembre de 2011 T88SM , T88CP , T88BI y T88HK Palau De Dx World Mike JA6EGL , Yasu JA6UBY , Masa JH6KXG y Yu JE6DND planean estar activos como T88SM , T88CP , T88BI y T88HK respectivamente desde Palau del 11 al 19 de enero 2012. estarán QRV de 10 a 80mts en Cw y . Ssb Qsl vía h . . call 73´s , Luis EA1CS en viernes , diciembre 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal FELICES FIESTAS Entradas más populares última semana 5W0KY SAMOA Estación Espacial Internacional CY0 Dxpedition 28 dic . HK0NA La cuenta atrás VP6T y HK0NA Coordinan

EA1CS: 9N7MD Qsl

Updated: 2011-12-30 23:15:49

: EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 viernes 30 de diciembre de 2011 9N7MD Qsl Parte frontal de 9N7MD Qsl De Dx World Recibiremos las Qsl de la imprenta la última semana de enero . Comenzaremos los envíos en febrero 2012. Recuerda por favor pedir también con OQrs para vía buro 73´s , Luis EA1CS en viernes , diciembre 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal FELICES FIESTAS Entradas más populares última semana 5W0KY SAMOA Estación Espacial Internacional CY0 Dxpedition 28 dic . HK0NA La cuenta atrás VP6T y HK0NA Coordinan frecuencias YS3 IW2CXJ El Salvador EA1CS Hora local Avilés , Asturias El

W2LJ (Larry): Looking back on 2011

Updated: 2011-12-30 23:05:11

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Friday , December 30, 2011 Looking back on 2011 The year , Amateur Radio-wise , was a pretty good one . nbsp Some goals that I had previously set , I was able to keep others I fudged on read didn't get done For example , I didn't get new radials down for the HF9V that I had wanted to . nbsp But , on the other hand , my vertical was a solid performer for me all year long so I am not . complaining : Highlights I got the PFR3A up and running after some problem solving that I have chronicled here . nbsp It's a great little rig and I'm glad that I held onto it . I almost sold it at one point after finishing it . One of my best QSOs of the year was accomplished with the PFR3A

EA1CS: CY0 POSPUESTA (30 dic/04.00z)

Updated: 2011-12-30 22:50:14

: EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 viernes 30 de diciembre de 2011 CY0 POSPUESTA 30 dic 04.00z De Dx World 30 diciembre 04.00z La playa aún tiene agua por el margen derecho , aterrizar el viernes es imposible . Debido a la incógnita sobre cuando quedaría bien para un aterrizaje seguro , hemos decidido POSPONER la Dxpedition y volver a EEUU . Anunciaremos la próxima fecha por los diferentes boletines de Dx . Estamos muy decepcionados pero una vez más queda demostrado que noexste el tiempo perfecto para entrar en la isla Sable . Gracias a todos por vuestro . interés 73´s , Luis EA1CS en viernes , diciembre 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook

EA1CS: VP6T y HK0NA Coordinan frecuencias

Updated: 2011-12-30 22:30:13

: EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 viernes 30 de diciembre de 2011 VP6T y HK0NA Coordinan frecuencias De Dx World En menos de 3 semanas dos grandes Dxpeditions estarán operativas al mismo tiempo desde el : Pacífico VP6T 20 enero 4 . febrero HK0NA 21 enero 8 . febrero Los líderes de ambos equipos en largas conversaciones han coordinado un plan para hacer más fácil los pile-up . El plan de frecuencias queda reflejado en Dx World click 73´s , Luis EA1CS en viernes , diciembre 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal FELICES FIESTAS Entradas más populares última semana 5W0KY SAMOA Estación

EA1CS: KH2/JS6RRR Guam Is.

Updated: 2011-12-30 18:43:25

: . EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 viernes 30 de diciembre de 2011 KH2 JS6RRR Guam Is . De Dx World Take JS6RRR planea estar activo desde la isla Guam del 10 al 14 de febrero 2012. estará QRV de 6 a 160mts Cw , Ssb , Rtty Fm y Psk31. Qsl vía h . call 73´s , Luis EA1CS en viernes , diciembre 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal FELICES FIESTAS Entradas más populares última semana 5W0KY SAMOA Estación Espacial Internacional CY0 Dxpedition 28 dic . HK0NA La cuenta atrás VP6T y HK0NA Coordinan frecuencias YS3 IW2CXJ El Salvador EA1CS Hora local Avilés , Asturias El blog desde octubre 2006

Wanted ft-8000 or ft-8100 parts rigs

Updated: 2011-12-30 18:18:54

Im looking for a yaesu ft-8000 parts rig need the display unit and both top and bottom covers also need a yaesu ft-8100 rig for parts both these...

HTX-242 wanted for trade

Updated: 2011-12-30 18:08:24

I have a signalink usb with jumper bord and cable for icom 8 pin din. if you can trade for a HTX-242 i will ship it to yeny one that has one my...

Dentron Clipperton L

Updated: 2011-12-30 18:08:10

This is my personal Amp ,it works fine .I usued it on an essb station . it will do full legal limit.it"s wired for 110volts can be wired for 220v....

PD1AT

Updated: 2011-12-30 17:39:24

Hi there, I am trying to get my call listed in the database but unfortunately I cann't. I used to have my former callsign listed but it is...

jetstream lip type mount

Updated: 2011-12-30 17:36:22

I have a jetstream lip type mount for trunk/hood,or hatchback that I got a few weeks ago from k1cra radio store in New York and it wont work on my...

Do HF Delta loops work best close to 'earth?

Updated: 2011-12-30 17:34:22

G'day all, I've often read this in various texts and on the internet and this goes against common sense perhaps, however in the last few days I've...

W2LJ (Larry): I am almost at a loss for words

Updated: 2011-12-30 17:21:53

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Thursday , December 29, 2011 I am almost at a loss for words Sometimes I post things that are controversial . nbsp Sometimes I post things that are boring and do I ever hear about that Sometimes , I am fortunate enough to post words that touch people's lives in a certain . way Two folks sent me e-mails about a couple of those today and for that I am truly , truly grateful . nbsp Your kind words are appreciated in ways you can't imagine . nbsp Thanks so very much In other Amateur Radio news , the KX3 list is hopping like crazy , as you can imagine . nbsp Wayne N6KR alluded to the fact that the User Manual will probably be released in January , while the Assembly Manual

Please add callsign

Updated: 2011-12-30 17:18:49

Callsign: VK2JXA First Name + Initial: Andrew A Last Name: Avery Address Line 1: 11 Henricks Ave Address Line 2: Newington Zip/Post Code:...

Sorry, you are not authorized to update the database for this callsign.

Updated: 2011-12-30 17:13:20

Hi Any reason for this ? Regards to all 73 Stephen M0GWI

Gas filled tubes lightning arrestors

Updated: 2011-12-30 16:37:28

Hi all. All the best for the festive season. If gas filled tubes arrestors happen to be either in parallel or in series in a circuit, what will...

TI2/NA7U (Casey): Jason Beacon Saturday 1800z 10.131 MHz

Updated: 2011-12-30 16:10:45

: Pages Home Antennas QSL Info Friday , December 30, 2011 Jason Beacon Saturday 1800z 10.131 MHz I found time today to do a little TX RX experiment with the Jason program to see how it worked from both ends . I used the K2 as the transmitting station and the Ten Tec 516 no antenna connected as the receiver . Since the program doesn't have a way to both send audio and trigger PTT I use Flrig for the PTT . The audio comes from converting a text file that provides the beacon data , which : is VVV DE TI2 NA7U JASON BEACON FAST MODE 73 It takes about 2 minutes to send receive that one . line One thing I learned from my experiment was that the waterfall window in the Jason program is small and narrow , which makes centering a signal difficult , especially if you are not sure for what you are

Locator modify

Updated: 2011-12-30 16:03:25

My locator is good, but long./lat. coordinata not correct. correct LAT: 47,595166 LON.:17.037333 vy 73: HA1SE Imre

FCC Update for 2011-12-29

Updated: 2011-12-30 16:01:15

This information was distributed by the FCC on 2011-12-29 at 13:56:00 Looking for a new license or...

FCC Update for 2011-12-29

Updated: 2011-12-30 16:01:06

This information was distributed by the FCC on 2011-12-29 at 08:00:00 <p Looking for a new license or...

Hallicrafters SX-100

Updated: 2011-12-30 15:15:14

WANTED: SX-100 to complete a period AM station. Preferably a Mark II, but will consider Mark I. Working or repairable--not looking for 'museum'...

Inserting a Java revolming map

Updated: 2011-12-30 14:30:11

Dear QRZ How do I insert a revolving map (Java "Flashing") into my biography Thank you 3DA0NJ

G4VXE (Tim): 70Mhz and 500khz allocations for the Netherlands

Updated: 2011-12-30 14:00:54

: G4VXE.COM Amateur Radio or at least , my version of . it Friday , December 30, 2011 70Mhz and 500khz allocations for the Netherlands I just saw a tweet from OY3JE containing a link to the IARU Region 1 website noting that the Netherlands will have allocations at 70MHz and 500khz from January 1st 2012. Personally , I'm particularly pleased with the opportunities at 70MHz , though I suspect I will be lucky to work into the Netherlands with my current 70MHz . setup See the Region 1 article here Posted by Tim at 2:00 PM 0 comments : Post a Comment Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom LinkWithin Links Amateur Radio Maps Fiddlesticks Our self sufficiency website Mrs Fiddlesticks' Emporium Planet Ham Weather at Fiddlesticks G4VXE Twitter feed follow me on Twitter FEEDJIT Live

KC9NCF (Dan): Anonymous - Phase 1: Seven Month Anniversary / Letter From Anonymous To Amateur Radio and Shortwave Communities

Updated: 2011-12-30 13:00:00

: : skip to main skip to sidebar Shortwave America Your International Source For Shortwave Amateur Radio Information Shortwave Broadcast Streams Radio Netherlands Worldwide Listen Now Shortwave America Broadcast Listening Gallery Shortwave America Amateur Radio Listening Galler . Audio News Programming Shortwave America Sponsor Page Vote This Publication As The Best On The Web Purchase Fan Club Membership Using PayPal Shortwave America Membership Categories Shortwave America Bronze Membership 1.00 Shortwave America Silver Membership 5.00 Shortwave America Gold Membership 15.00 Shortwave America Platinum Membership 20.00 Shortwave America Premiere Membership 50.00 Friday , December 30, 2011 Anonymous Phase 1 : Seven Month Anniversary Letter From Anonymous To Amateur Radio and Shortwave

J28RO (Freddy): Manuels d'utilisation

Updated: 2011-12-30 11:57:48

4X6ON met à disposition de nombreux manuels de divers fabricants, tout y est et c'est gratuit. 4X6ON

J28RO (Freddy): Winlog 32

Updated: 2011-12-30 11:42:22

Nouvelle version de WINLOG 32 disponible, la 3.35

EA1CS: T88OW PAlau

Updated: 2011-12-30 11:21:53

: EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 viernes 30 de diciembre de 2011 T88OW PAlau De Dx World Eugene RA0FF estará activo desde el Palau Rental Shack como T88OW desde hoy día 30 de diciembre 2011 al 8 de enero 2012. QSL via H . c 73´s , Luis EA1CS en viernes , diciembre 30, 2011 Enviar por correo electrónico Escribe un blog Compartir con Twitter Compartir con Facebook Entrada más reciente Entrada antigua Página principal FELICES FIESTAS Entradas más populares última semana 5W0KY SAMOA Estación Espacial Internacional CY0 Dxpedition 28 dic . HK0NA La cuenta atrás VP6T y HK0NA Coordinan frecuencias YS3 IW2CXJ El Salvador EA1CS Hora local Avilés , Asturias El blog desde octubre 2006 El blog desde octubre 2006

EA1CS: TN2T Información

Updated: 2011-12-30 11:02:24

: EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 viernes 30 de diciembre de 2011 TN2T Información De Dx World TN2T Team 29 diciembre 2011 Después de 6 meses de intentar conseguir una licencia TN , estamos encantados de poder informaros de que nuestra próxima Dxpedition va hacía adelante En nuestra expedición anterior como 9Q50ON , hicimos un esfuerzo especial para repartir un nuevo país en las bandas más bajas . Registramos unos 500 QSO' s en 160, y cerca de 1350 QSO' s en 80m . Esta vez mejoraremos nuestra capacidad de RX con el sistema de recepción de K7TJR usando 4 verticales , para tener un mejor índice de recepción S N y poder recibir en 4 direcciones . Podemos utilizar este sistema de RX simultáneo en dos

TI2/NA7U (Casey): May Your New Year Be ... Interesting!

Updated: 2011-12-30 08:52:19

: Pages Home Antennas QSL Info Friday , December 30, 2011 May Your New Year Be Interesting Interesting . Which doesn't always mean happy . That's the nature of being human . Keep busy , keep learning , keep reaching out to other humans , make some new friends , help out some strangers , experience growth inside and outside yourself . Keep things interesting Keep things . alive Ham radio would seem a perfect fit to help our lives stay interesting . It is challenging and as wide as the sea . One could never hope to explore all its niches no matter how much time we had . On the other hand I think we would be cheating ourselves of what the hobby and life have to offer if all we did was sit in front of the rigs , on the towers , or at the workbench . Full enjoyment of the hobby requires some

F8BON (Patrice): Adhésion 2012 au REF-Union… pour une Association forte, unie et très active !

Updated: 2011-12-30 04:39:59

, CQ CQ de F8BON Radioamateur en Vendée Accueil Sondages L’auteur et l’OM Concours Trafic DX La Vendée Contact Adhésion 2012 au REF-Union pour une Association forte , unie et très active Régler la cotisation 2012 en ligne Si vous ne souhaitez pas régler votre cotisation en ligne téléchargez un bulletin . d’adhésion Ce bulletin est également à utiliser dans tous les cas spéciaux cotisations réduites , etc car il doit alors y avoir fourniture de pièces . justificatives Vous pourrez l’imprimer pour le remplir et le renvoyer au siège accompagné de votre . règlement Télécharger le bulletin d’adhésion Bulletin d’adhésion 2012 complet Il est également possible d’opter pour le prélèvement . automatique Vous pouvez télécharger le formulaire Formulaire de prélèvement automatique Tarifs des

Yaesu, Motorola Split

Updated: 2011-12-30 01:10:47

This is the new logo for Yaesu Musen. In a letter dated 12/27/11, Jun Hasegawa, president and CEO of Vertex Standard, has announced that the company is ending its four-year-old joint venture with Motorola. The letter states, …we have decided to transfer the Vertex Standard LMR business to Motorola and focus on Amateur, Marine and Air-band . . . → Read More: Yaesu, Motorola Split

J28RO (Freddy): Atoll de Clipperton

Updated: 2011-12-30 00:25:33

Ce mois-ci dans le magazine de la Marine Nationale "Cols Bleus", un focus sur l'atoll de Clipperton, à noter que dans les liens le site web du CDXC est signalé, l'article se trouve en page 22 - lienmerci à Vincent J28JV pour l'info

9W2CBL (Richard): Welcome back Yaesu Musen

Updated: 2011-12-29 23:39:00

: 9W2CBL Taps on Ham Radio I re-taps on ham radio with new sites . With this site revive , my Ham Radio life in Malaysia continue with new . chapter 9W2CBL in Facebook Richard Lam Create Your Badge 9W2CBL Selling Daiwa CNW-319II Antenna Tuner RM900 No More Selling CBL Note QSL Card Fast Response QSL DIRECT to me and I will 100 reply to you in Fast Mode . My Address and information at QRZ.com Slow Reponse QSL to BUREAU and my BUREAU address is below Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitters' Society GPO Box 10777, 50724 Kuala Lumpur West Malaysia E-QSL I'll will not entertain I truly need your paper qsl . card Thanks My Website . Anyone that link my old blogspot 9w2cbl.blogspot.com please re-link again to www.9w2cbl.com The old blog is taken down by Google due to unforeseen . incident Thank you

EA1CS: CY0 Dxpedition (28 dic.)

Updated: 2011-12-29 08:10:49

: . EA1CS pasión por el DX Dxpeditions . Noticias . Propagación . Actividad antártica . Colaborador de Dx-world.net CWops 825 miércoles 28 de diciembre de 2011 CY0 Dxpedition 28 dic . De Dx World CY0 RETRASADA 15.00UTC Los fuertes vientos en la trayectoria de vuelo a la isla hicieron inseguro volar esta mañana . Lo intentaremos de nuevo mañana jueves a las 12.00 UTC . Aunque se anuncian mejorEs condiciones para mañana , los vientos del sur y las mareas altas podrían inundar la playa de agua , lo que haría imposible el aterrizaje . Si esto sucediera no habría ningún acceso a sable en las próximas 4-5 . semanas Hemos recibido una llamada de nuestro piloto comentándonos que las condiciones WX habían empeorado . La probabilidad de volar a Sable hoy miércoles es solo de un 20 Recibiremos más

Almost lost in the sauce

Updated: 2011-12-29 02:31:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Wednesday , December 28, 2011 Almost lost in the sauce with all the excitement about the official launch of the KX3, this hasn't been getting much talk up on the QRP e-mail reflectors . nbsp Doug Hendricks has announced the return of the TwoFer Plus CW Transmitter . Kit I have returned the TwoFer Transmitter Kit to my line up of kits at Hendricks QRP Kits It is in stock and ready to ship for your choice of 40, 30, or 20 meters now , and when the crystals arrive in about 2 weeks , it will be available on 10 meters as well . The cost of the kit is 35 plus shipping and handling , and now includes an open chassis case , knob , and all connectors . This kit is ideal for use

Holy Shamoly!

Updated: 2011-12-28 23:52:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Wednesday , December 28, 2011 Holy Shamoly Things have been severely slow at work as we are in an End of Year freeze . nbsp No new equipment can be installed until after the New Year . nbsp So there has been not much to do at all . nbsp To alleviate the boredom , I brought my Acer netbook which has my log on it into work with me and have been catching up on some DX . QSLing What a chore Some guys are OK with the bureau , some want only direct QSLs , some LoTW only , some eQSL only . nbsp Some won't accept an eQSL . Some won't accept a paper card and so on and so on and so on . It's enough to make your head . swim Figuring out how to get a QSL can be tough enough but the

A nice batch of QSLs

Updated: 2011-12-28 15:10:59

I just got home from dinner out with the in-laws, and was pleasantly surprised by the envelope from the QSL bureau. In addition to the batch of European QSLs, the ones below were also in the envelope: I’m not exactly sure, but I think this is the first cards I’ve gotten from . . . → Read More: A nice batch of QSLs

I am a very happy camper

Updated: 2011-12-28 04:02:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Tuesday , December 27, 2011 I am a very happy camper even though I never was able to work Rene in the Foxhunt . tonight I came up to our bedroom with the laptop to give one final look at e-mail for the night and there it was , the announcement that Elecraft was accepting orders for the KX3. Quicker than Santa sliding on down the chimbley , I clicked on the provided hyperlink and got my order in . Within seconds , I received the e-mail confirming that my order has been accepted . A KX3, autotuner and roofing filters will be on their way to New Jersey somewhere during the first quarter of 2012, hopefully Looking back on it , it took over three months for me to get my PFR3A

80 Meter Fox Hunt tonight

Updated: 2011-12-28 02:43:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Tuesday , December 27, 2011 80 Meter Fox Hunt tonight and the ol' NJ WI pipeline is back Jerry N9AW , one of the Foxes is SUPER loud here into NJ . 599+ and he sounds like he could be right in the neighborhood . Jerry is handling stations with expertise and I got my pelt at 0205 UTC five minutes into the . hunt The other Fox , Rene K5JX is not even being heard at this point . BUT , I did hear Todd N9NE work him so I know where to listen . Todd , also in WI is back to his ol' knock the cans off of Larry's head mode . I think Todd is a skosh louder than Jerry . tonight Too bad that both Foxes aren't from Wisconsin tonight . I'd have a double pelt without breaking a sweat

New ARRL Video

Updated: 2011-12-28 01:32:00

Was released today, titled "The DIY Magic of Amateur Radio in HD".It's nice to see so many familiar faces and so many of the things we QRPers really like, too!Nice job by Bill Pasternack, Dave Bell and crew!72 de Larry W2LJQRP - When you care to send the very least!

Deleting a post

Updated: 2011-12-27 23:35:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Tuesday , December 27, 2011 Deleting a post I probably shouldn't even bring attention to this but I decided to delete my blog post from a couple days ago regarding the 73 Magazines . After reading comments from Matt W1MST and Jeff KE9V , I came to realize there may be issues with permissions and stuff like that from the original authors of said . articles One of my personal Prime Directives channeling Star Trek for this blog is to Do No Harm So since the permission issue in a gray area , and not wanting to do anyone any badness I decided to delete the post as well as the issues that I had downloaded from my own hard drive . nbsp If this matter gets cleared up for the

Buddy Up to Learn CW

Updated: 2011-12-27 16:59:54

The CW Operators Club has started a program called CW Academy to help people learn Morse Code. Their Web page says, The program addresses all levels of enthusiasts; from those aspiring to become licensed operators with a desire to learn Morse Code, all the way to veteran operators wanting to increase their CW activity, . . . → Read More: Buddy Up to Learn CW

9X0PY Rwanda

Updated: 2011-12-27 16:41:54

I sure am glad I record most of my QSO’s and here’s why. December 27, 2011 1613Z. I saw 9X0PY spotted from India (VU2PTT) on the DX Cluster and I happened to have my antenna on the longpath to Africa (after clearing a QSO with Andy, 3DA0TM in Swaziland) so I dropped down to CW [...]

A Ham Radio Christmas

Updated: 2011-12-26 06:59:59

I love this YouTube video. It’s a great mix of images from old catalogs and newer images. HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! And, here’s a recent recitation of the classic “Ham’s Night Before Christmas.”

Christmas Day 2011

Updated: 2011-12-25 14:58:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Sunday , December 25, 2011 Christmas Day 2011 I hope you woke up this morning to find that Santa had been very good to you , by leaving that new kit , rig or perhaps even a Vibroplex or Begali or custom made key that you had been dreaming about Enjoy the day with family and friends , good food , warm fellowship and all the glad tidings of the . Day So , once : again Merry Christmas Cestit Bozic i Sretna Nova godina Feliz Natal Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok Sretan Bozic Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar Rõõmsaid Jõulupühi Hyvaa joulua Joyeux Noel Fröhliche Weihnachten Linksmu Kaledu God Jul Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia Pozdrevlyayu s

Christmas Eve 2011

Updated: 2011-12-24 17:31:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Saturday , December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve 2011 To all my dear friends who read this blog on this Christmas Eve 2011, my most sincere wish is that you will all experience and know in your hearts the Joy and Peace that was given to us so many years . ago Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock . The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them , and they were struck with great fear . nbsp The angel said to them , Do not be afraid for behold , I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people . For today in the city of David a savior has been born for

Manual Provides Guidelines for Radio Installations

Updated: 2011-12-24 04:19:27

This is from Mike, W2MJZ…Dan I just just came across the 2005 version of the Motorola U.S. Standards and Guidelines for Communications Sites (Motorola R56) as a downloadable PDF. This highly detailed document is the absolute gold standard for radio communications site construction. The 518 page book details a very wide range of topics such . . . → Read More: Manual Provides Guidelines for Radio Installations

A Christmas Eve (Eve) present

Updated: 2011-12-23 11:11:00

This one is becoming somewhat of a tradition for many a Ham to view this time o' year:72 de Larry W2LJQRP - When you care to send the very least!

40 Meters is quite long tonight

Updated: 2011-12-23 02:46:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Thursday , December 22, 2011 40 Meters is quite long tonight I can't hear either Fox tonight . One is in New York and the other is in Wisconsin . However , the Russian D beacon is quite loud , as are some stations that I am hearing from Cuba and . Brazil Maybe the strange propagation is tied to the weather not It was close to 60F here today in New Jersey . It feels a lot more like Easter than Christmas . Hard to believe that Christmas is only two days away I have all my shopping done . Now comes the gift wrapping and baking . I hope to get a majority of both done tomorrow . night I will listen around for a bit more but it's a strange night when I don't hear any chasing

Rugged Transistors, Designing Radio Systems

Updated: 2011-12-22 18:39:41

Here are a couple of links to articles in electronics engineering trade magazines that I’ve run across lately that I think are of interest to amateur radio operators: Gauging Ruggedness In RF Power Transistors. This article, written by editor Jack Browne, who is himself a ham, covers some of the new power transistors on the . . . → Read More: Rugged Transistors, Designing Radio Systems

Mount Athos, SV2ASP/A

Updated: 2011-12-22 04:17:18

OK, so I’ve been chasing Mount Athos the entire time I’ve been a licensed Ham Radio Operator. That’s 39 years now. I “THINK” I finally snagged him. If you have ever wondered what a “barely there” QSO sounds like, listen to this recording of me working SV2ASP/A (Monk Apollo) yesterday on 10 Meters. A couple [...]

73 Magazine Archive Online

Updated: 2011-12-22 02:04:31

511 issues of 73 Magazine are now online. Wayne Green started 73 in 1960 after serving as editor of CQ Magazine for several years. It ceased publication in 2003. Wayne Green is one of the true characters in ham radio, and indeed, in technical publishing in general. Not only did he publish 73 Magazine, but . . . → Read More: 73 Magazine Archive Online

Changes to Euro EMC Directive Could Include Ham Kits

Updated: 2011-12-22 02:04:30

On the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), Region 1 website, Thilo Kootz, DL9KCE, Chairman EUROCOM Working Group, writes: As part of the NEW LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK (NLF) ALIGNMENT PACKAGE the European Commission is reworking some directives. One of the affected directives is the EMC directive including some major changes. Most of them are neutral or even good . . . → Read More: Changes to Euro EMC Directive Could Include Ham Kits

Gray Line Notifier

Updated: 2011-12-22 02:04:28

I’ve always been kind of fascinated by gray-line propagation. The gray line is a band around the Earth where night is turning into day and day is turning into night. Theories differ as to why, but radio propagation along the gray line is often very efficient. NA5N has one explanation of the phenomenon. This morning, while . . . → Read More: Gray Line Notifier

Snowmen

Updated: 2011-12-20 00:16:00

in a way that only Calvin from "Calvin and Hobbes" could build them!72 de Larry W2LJQRP - When you care to send the very least!

Secret Morse Code Message

Updated: 2011-12-20 00:08:00

Milan Illinois National Guard building holds secret messageIn the Illinois National Guard building. Not so secret to us Hams; and definitely nothing that needed to be kept secret - but cool, nonetheless!Thanks to my friend Drew W2OU for bringing this to my attention. 72 de Larry W2LJQRP - When you care to send the very least!

Tha magic that is CW and how I got there ......

Updated: 2011-12-18 22:15:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Sunday , December 18, 2011 Tha magic that is CW and how I got there It is funny how unintended events have a way of shaping our paths . nbsp I was pondering this yesterday , as I was discussing with my good friend , Bob W3BBO , concerning our mutual fondness for sending and receiving Morse . Code For me , at least , it wasn't always that . way Like many of you out there , my quest to become a Radio Amateur began when I was in high school . nbsp I happened to take a course in electronics under the tutelage of Bob Benson , K2IB where I was exposed to Ham Radio in depth . nbsp I had heard about Amateur Radio before and was always interested in it but Bob was not only an

Another Christmas Memory

Updated: 2011-12-18 02:37:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Saturday , December 17, 2011 Another Christmas Memory This one from 1968, when I was as old as my son Joey is now . nbsp I remember watching this on TV on Christmas Eve Channel 2 from New York City . All the manned spaceflight coverage was done by none other than Walter Cronkite himself , who would later become . KB2GSD Apollo 8 was an important milestone . During the previous year , on February 21, 1967, three astronauts Gus Grissom , Ed White and Roger Chaffee had perished on the launchpad when a fire erupted inside the Command Module of Apollo 1 during a countdown dress rehearsal . nbsp More than a year and a half later , Apollo 7 had successfully tested the

Hey, whaddya know?

Updated: 2011-12-17 14:38:00

. , W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Saturday , December 17, 2011 Hey , whaddya know W2LJ T32C 2011-10-21 00:56:02 17M CW 18.070000 EASTERN KIRIBATI W2LJ T32C 2011-10-09 20:18:13 12M CW 24.910000 EASTERN KIRIBATI W2LJ T32C 2011-10-08 20:22:30 10M CW 28.011830 EASTERN KIRIBATI W2LJ T32C 2011-10-06 00:37:44 17M CW 18.070000 EASTERN KIRIBATI W2LJ T32C 2011-10-04 23:09:36 17M CW 18.073000 EASTERN KIRIBATI I have noticed that folks have been mentioning that their QSOs with T32C have been showing up in Logbook of the World , so I went to go see if mine were in there . nbsp Sure enough , these were I did submit a real QSL too , so I am looking forward to getting a real one back , . also This was an amazing

Ordering a KX3

Updated: 2011-12-17 08:38:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Saturday , December 17, 2011 Ordering a KX3 Mike , KB3ELW love that suffix posed an interesting question on the KX3 Yahoo : group As we near the release date , is there any specifics as to how initial orders will be taken Will emails go out to those who have added themselves to the list at Elecraft Will it be sequential Will it be rolling orders Maybe a brief synopsis from those in the know I am nowhere close to being in the know and since I didn't order a K3, I don't have the knowledge of how it was handled back then . But I would assume that those of us who signed up for the KX3 announcement page would simply receive an e-mail stating something like : Orders are now

Another night QRN'ed to pieces.

Updated: 2011-12-16 02:47:00

The 40 Meter Foxhunt was a dud tonight, even though I think I am hearing one of the Foxes. have the 10 over 9 QRN again. f it is AA4XX that I am hearing, then he'd be an easy 579 / 589 if the band was quiet.And to make matters worse, I made a sked with Joe KK0SD on 20 Meters in order to get K6JSS/0 for South Dakota. his band noise is taking out 20 Meters for me tonight, too.It's enough to make a person utter, "Bah, humbug!"72 de Larry W2LJQRP - When you care to send the very least!

Getting that Ol' Christmas Spirit

Updated: 2011-12-16 00:08:00

I shared this last year; but it's good enough to share again - a Christmas memory from my youth (1966) - a TV commercial from WCBS TV.72 de Larry W2LJQRP - When you care to send the very least!

E44PM Palestine Online Log Links

Updated: 2011-12-15 19:42:32

I’m not to sure we’ll hear him very well in Colorado but Peri, HB9IQB (using the call E44PM) is supposed to fire up on the HF bands tomorrow from Palestine (December 17th, 2011). My guess is he may be workable on the longpath our morning here in Colorado. We’ll soon see! Here’s a few links. [...]

By the way, it's time

Updated: 2011-12-15 01:28:00

. , W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Wednesday , December 14, 2011 By the way , it's time to read or re-read that KE9V Classic http : ke9v.net stories qrpchristmas.html 72 de Larry W2LJ QRP When you care to send the very least Posted by Larry W2LJ at 8:28 PM Email This BlogThis Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Labels : . misc : Reactions 1 comments : Phil said . Great story , Merry Christmas Larry 73 Phil AB3AW 4:27 AM Post a Comment Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments Atom Some Background Larry W2LJ Originally licensed as a Novice with callsign KA2DOH in December of 1978. Upgraded to General in June of 1979 and received callsign N2ELW in 1983. Upgraded to Advanced in October of 1983

Just in the nick o' time!

Updated: 2011-12-15 01:04:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Wednesday , December 14, 2011 Just in the nick o' time This week is the last week of regular operations for K6JSS X , with TN being in the batter's box . nbsp It's hard to believe that all 50 states have been on the air . Time has flown so fast , where has it gone I was watching QRPSPOTS and I saw several stations including my good bud , W3BBO making posts about K6JSS 4 being on the air on 40 Meters . nbsp So I ran downstairs literally with my fingers crossed , hoping that the band would be quiet and that I could hear my . quarry Happy dance time I not only heard Larry familiar name on 7.031 MHz , but he was 579 and was finishing up a QSO . nbsp I tailended by sending

Getting ready for Christmas

Updated: 2011-12-12 01:23:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Sunday , December 11, 2011 Getting ready for Christmas Spent the day procuring the Christmas tree . nbsp This year , we have continued a tradition begun last year and we went to a Christmas Tree farm where you pick out the tree you like and they cut it for you , right there . The name of the place is Griffin Farms in South Brunswick , NJ . nbsp It was a beautiful day for the task sunny and about 40F 4C Cara , Joey and Marianne and I took our time looking at specimens . nbsp Here is a Frasier Fir that we kind of liked . nbsp Of course , it had to be measured to make sure it wouldn't be too tall for the living . room We finally found this one all the way on the other side

One is better than none

Updated: 2011-12-09 02:32:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Thursday , December 08, 2011 One is better than none with regards to tonight's 40 Meter QRP Foxhunt . I managed to work Dave AB9CA down in Alabama . Then as I was listening for Greg AB7R in Washington , there was a snap and the noise level went from S1 to S9 20 in the blink of an eye . Danged plasma TV or other appliance It's really amazing how this occurs . Literally , like the flip of a switch , 40 Meters is turned from a nice quiet band to instant . garbage For those of you who have been in the hobby for a long time , you probably remember the days when someone would come knocking on your door saying , Your Ham Radio is screwing up my TV . Did you ever think the day

Can't sleep

Updated: 2011-12-08 06:05:00

. W2LJ's Blog QRP Do More With . Less Pages Home Projects Station W2LJ Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media Thursday , December 08, 2011 Can't sleep so I will peck away at the keys for a few moments , hoping that tiredness will . come As the song goes , Christmas is a comin' and the goose is getting fat my lovely bride asked me what I want for Christmas . nbsp Other than the KX3, for which I have funds set aside , I really can't think of anything all that much . nbsp A weather station perhaps I've always wanted one of those and John AE5X pointed me towards a rather inexpensive one . nbsp I have enough keys and unbuilt kits . nbsp What I really would like is a trip out to Dayton for FDIM in 2012. THAT would be ideal What are you folks hoping that Santa will leave under the tree

New 50MHz Band Plan

Updated: 2011-12-06 20:25:25

Looks like IARU Region 1 has published a new Band Plan for the ham radio six meters band, effective from January 2012. Download a PDF of the latest IARU R1 Bandplan 2012 or watch a presentation video at ...