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The IARU HF Championship Contest July 11 and 12th 2009

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:25:51 GMT

Well, the IARU HF Championship Contest is comming this weekend July 11 and 12th, 2009. Hopefully band conditions will cooperate and it will be a great contest. Hope to chat with you in the contest. 73 Miguel, AC4MO

yc156

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:41:34 GMT

Started on the yc156 amp project ...was working on a gs35b project but changed my mind lol!

FIRST ENTRY

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:28:38 GMT

Hi All from Bangor, Maine to Mesquite, TX. Just started this Blog. Am 66 years old with a wonderful wife, Jane, and 2 great kitty's Bonnie and Tawney. Bonnie belonged to my son Michael until he ran off the the USCG and left her here. Now he can not affo...

Happy Independence Day!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:49:09 GMT

Thank you everyone that fights for basic human rights every where. WX: Well the rain is still finding a way to miss us here in Grand Bay, AL. We should see have a HOT day ahead 97F/36C, with the heat index climbing to 109F/43C. They are calling for a...

Hola a todos

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:28:50 GMT

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Driving and Thunder

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:34:42 GMT

Today I got my Learner's Permit in the state of VA! For those who know me, you may be thinking: "Wait- how is that possible? His ULS listing has a Maryland address!!" Well, I also have a VA address. No, literally- my brother's and I have a house in Fa...

Field Day (a little late)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:46:11 GMT

I participated in Field Day with the local club, Amateur Radio association of Southwest Florida. We set up 5 stations plus a GOTA Station and a 6 meter station on Saturday morning. Start time found me sitting at the 6 meter station, which was totally de...

First Post

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:49:40 GMT

I've been a Technician-class amateur since August 9, 2008, but frankly haven't done much with it until the past two weeks. I started studying on HamTestOnline for my General-class license about two weeks ago, and have spent many an hour reading through ...

Field Day 2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:14:20 GMT

Well, me and my buddy Jim, WB9OJE, packed up some gear, my IC-7000 and his TS-120S, took some wires and coax from one of my numerous junk boxes. Dusted off an old bencher out of another box. Jim couldn't find a mike for his 120 so I found an really ...

Field Day 2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:52:23 GMT

I managed to get away from the new puppy Sunday morning to get down to the site of the club's Field Day activities. During the height of activity nine stations were setup. I looked up Jim KV2W's camper and join him and Tom running the 40 meter CW oper...

FD 2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:08:40 GMT

Well what a time we had in 2009! First to thank the VIPs, Pascagoula and Gautier Schools, The Mississippi Press Register, WLOX, Jackson County Amateur Radio Association, Gautier Police Department, Jackson County EOC, MEMA, Jackson County Sheriff Offi...

Field Day 2009

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:29:08 GMT

Field Day 2009-come and gone way to quick this year, man was that the quickest 24 hrs or what? This was my second Field Day. With fond memories of 2008 at the controls of Howard's (WB5EKW) radios, along with others at a 6E WTX location, I had prepar...

Field Day report

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:18:49 GMT

Well Field Day was a total blast and I beleive a huge success. Thank you everyone that poured your hearts and lamda into the fun. We had the pascagoula STAR bus, TV coverage, newspapers, scouts, church youth show up and so much fun in the South Mississi...

my shack update

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:12:15 GMT

well my shack arrive on friday and so far its comming along great see pics in my site

Another great field day!!!!!

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:41:29 GMT

Well, it was another great field day for me and my daughter Chloe. She actually made some contacts this year and was asking about how to get her license!!! All of her contacts were on 20 meters however we started out on 10 but the conditions from ou...

Field day Press Release JCARA and K5DXG

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:02:44 GMT

When hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes cut off communication, knock out electric service and the paths to restore them quickly, amateur radio often is the only form of communication. In preparation for these disasters and other emergencies, the Ja...

Packed and Ready!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:27:57 GMT

The HF station is packed and ready. The Pelican case is sitting next to a huge pile of tools, coax, antenna and first aid kit. Jessica, KJ4LDH and myself packed and cleaned each piece. Darby helped and called "CQ Field Day" into her imaginary HF rig. ...

Good condition on 10 meter.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:01:09 GMT

Today it was very good condition on 10 meters. I worked some stations from Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland. I also tried the repeater on 29.660 and it was fun a lot of people talking on that repeater.

Time to put up some antenna at my summerhouse.

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:55:23 GMT

Hi time for my first update of the blog. I`m very new to amateurradio and i got my license for about 3 weeks ago. The first thing i did was to buy me a used Yeasu FT857D and a Echo balcony antenna for the shortwave, and it was like a whole new world ope...

WAS done!

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:37:54 GMT

Thank you KK7YC OR in the logs and LoTW WAS is filed, before Field Day. So now on to Field Day stuff full time the HW-101 HF rig will only be up till Thursday night about 0200z. Then they both get packed away and sent off to the Field Day site. This yea...

Plans

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:07:41 GMT

My QTH has no room for large antennas, and what room I do have is blocked by the power line, which runs diagonally across my backyard. So, my plan is to install the new MFJ feed-through panel in my window, and string as much antenna wire as I can fit...

HAM SHACK #2

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:53:20 GMT

Hello everyone and Happy Fathers Day to all. The pix you see is an old pix and I have ran out of room. So the wife has placed down a new law "only 2 small rigs in the house, everything else must go or build a radio room." So I have a metal building and ...

Station report

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:54:23 GMT

Well its been a little while since ive posted and a few things have changed... the 6 element hygain is up and working great! 20 meters never seems to close now..if you havent had a beam on 20 you dont know what your missing...worked a good bit of dx on ...

Happy Fathers Day

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:57:14 GMT

Today of all days I want to take the time to thank everyone in my life that took the role of "father" to me. I pray for each of you and thank God everyday but today I wanted to let everyone know just how much you mean to me. My Father died in combat ...

I began to use this blog today

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:23:31 GMT

HI my first ham shack.com blog post. I dont know what to do this..but i expect to be useful and funny. If you like it please comment, if not please tell me the reason for. If you want to know a little more, please visit my real radio blog www.yy1cir.blo...

Kenwood TS-570D

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:57:02 GMT

The PK-232 has been sitting on the shelf for a while now. I haven't had much interest in getting it going. One of the problems is all of the software for it is older stuff. I did get rid of the Kenwood TS-450S and picked up a Kenwood TS-570D to replace...

DrakeARC Field Day 2009 event via Twitter.

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:01:35 GMT

We will be feeding updates about the Drake Field Day 2009 event via Twitter. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DrakeARC If you don't use Twitter you can follow using our RSS Feed at https://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/49057225.rss Th...

Greetings From Ecuador

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:38:39 GMT

We moved to Ecuador for several reasons, including the climate, low cost of living, inproved health and to operate a non-profit health clinic for the poor. People here work for $2.00 to $5.00 an hour, when they can find work. Low cost Govt clinics are ...

WAS update

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:49:15 GMT

Well it is down to three states now for the ARRL WAS award. I only need ID, OR, WV. I have been trying on the K3UK web pages, Andy has done a great job with the chat rooms for people to meet and SKED contacts. Check out his pages at http://www.obrienswe...

Joined a club....finally!

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:06:48 GMT

Last night after close to 29 years, I re-joined the club I belonged to as a General. I was accepted back into the ranks of the Trident Amateur Radio Club here in Charleston, SC. Sadly enough I did not see any old faces, just all new ones. The club was v...

CW and my Grandson

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:01:19 GMT

My ten year old grandson Robert is down spending a few weeks with his grandpa. Today sitting at my station he asked what was one of the items that next to the HF radio. I told him it was a strait-key and that it was used for sending morse code. He wante...

Daily and WX

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:02:12 GMT

WX Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Bad pattern seems to be starting here so far 6 days now with not a hint of r...

hello again

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:42:06 GMT

well here for another update i got that K8RA paddle and i must say that it stays put on the table as it is very heavy. the adjustments are a pain to make but once you get them right they don't move. the key is louder then the Begali key but what can you...

THE AMATEUR RADIOS

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:12:26 GMT

"In times of crisis and natural disasters, amateur radio is often used as a means of emergency communication when wireline, cell phones and other conventional means of communications fail. Unlike commercial systems, Amateur radio is not as dependent ...

More on BPSK31...

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:04:20 GMT

I am very happy to announce that I finally made my first BPSK31 contacts on 20 meters on the 11th!!! It was a little slow going but, as soon as I figured out the settings within fldigi and how to use the macros correctly. I was off and running. Made ...

K4VX contest station

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:28:06 GMT

If any of you have ever worked K4VX in a contest, you know a bit about his potent signal from near Hannibal, MO. Lew put together a killer station several years ago and it still is one of the biggest antenna systems in our part of the country. He is cur...

VHF contest

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:21:35 GMT

The June VHF contest is this weekend and it looks like it may be a good time. A lot of activity on 6 meters recently and if the E-skip keeps going, it will be a blast. The drawback to a lot of activity on 6 is that it draws stations away from the other...

Daily and WX

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:21:48 GMT

WX Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93F, heat index of 103F. West wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm. Well today is the test...

Things go better with a Cold 807

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:57:18 GMT

All the parts for my new antenna are here and the only thing holding me back is where to put it. The weather has been lovely these past days and I still don't have the trees located. The routine goes something like this, weather nice? Yes, then grab...

Keuka Lake Amateur Radio Association, KLARA.us

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:47:27 GMT

I was invited to visit KLARA's monthly meeting yesterday. The get together began around 17:30 with an expert on the grill and varity of pitch-in dishes. Handed a plate and told to dig in. A very friendly and open club. The big topic was Field Day and...

WAS update

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:59:33 GMT

After a great AL QSO Party! We are down to needing 5 states for WAS award. ID, OR, RI, WV, WY sadly I have paper cards from these states but I want to do this totaly LoTW so I got to get them in the log. If you are LoTW from one of these states please h...

Pre Dashtoon!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:40:53 GMT

Before there was Dash! The Dog-Faced Ham, there was Toady, one of the regular characters from our strips and panels way, way back in the day. See Toady circa 1989 savor a Jersey tomato and ruminate on that from which it sprung, now at 6SJ7 Comics, our s...

Who Me.

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:53:56 GMT

Greetings all. I’m new to all this social network stuff and old enough to ham radio to remember sunspots and Fahnestock clips, with a 40 year sabbatical from the bands in between. In younger years I worked on the advertising side of small market AM ra...

Breeseshooters Hamfest

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:51:26 GMT

To All, This past weekend a friend of mine John (WD8MQ) and I attended The Breezeshooters Hamfest. Totally enjoyed walking around learning all that was there. Didn't know that CB was such a part of a Hamfest. Remembering my CB days. Did see a...

Daily and WX

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:21:18 GMT

WX Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Looks like nice days for Radio work will be on PSK-31 most likely next few days hope to ca...

Been there and back

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:55:09 GMT

Been off the air for a couple of weeks. Fourteen days to be exact. My wife and I went on a little 6250 mile trip around this wonderful country we call America. I tell you it was wondrous, exciting, beautiful, magnificent, and downright tiring! We wished...

PSK { alot of fun}

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:59:18 GMT

I never have been one of those Hams that are always two steps ahead of everyone else. I prefer listening to AM rather than SSB. Grew up with AM and CW and call me old fashioned. But I got dragged into the digital modes in the last 6 months and I must ...

Echophone EC-113 by Hallicrafters

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:33:30 GMT

On my Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/k5cxo I had a few of the same comments that most people were not aware that Hallicrafters made a Radio in a wood cabinet for table tops. This 50’s radio is in very nice shape and works very well it’s design i...

Alabama QSO Party

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 08:27:30 GMT

I will be working the AL QSO Party, Mobile County. Please look for me and help with contacts. Thanks for the fun everyone! 73s

CQ CQ CQ ...

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:55:54 GMT

Had to start off my blog with something appropriate and couldn't think of anything better than a gud ol' CQ. Well, I hope to get a few returns on it here. I plan on mostly discussing my experiences with my new radio, an Icom 7600. Not too many out th...

My new hamshack on its way

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:11:19 GMT

I have just purchest my new hamshack it should arrive here in 2 week it is unfinished so i will be doing the sheet rock and electric myself and be putting photos up on here its an 8 by 16 building from weather king dealer from Zephahills fla. for 2780...

Daily and weekend

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 03:04:38 GMT

WX Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. WX Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph. With the storms moving out slowl...

Daily and WX

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:20:44 GMT

Good day yesterday got a few new stations, worked UA4RZ SSB and CW 20M great contacts Eugene surely has a fine station. WX Today: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 82. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precip...

WAS Needs

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:00:48 GMT

Still working WAS and not getting to far maybe posting the needs will help me a bit. I work SSB, CW, RTTY, PSK-31 all bands but 160M. Just need a bit of luck and help to get my first award. So here is the need list as it stands now. Would be nice if you...

Birthday #43

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:24:17 GMT

Well not to bad I still feel 40ish. Kids are getting ready to go and I am working BPSK-31 greyline into EU. XYL sitting with me watching the waterfall, very nice start to my birthday. Worked a few stations this morning got OK2AOP, HB9TVT, and Luis in...

Dauphin Island

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:48:21 GMT

Well back from taking the kids to the beach and getting a few folks, Dauphin Island NA-213, "got to work the mobile you know.". Really sad to see what they have done with the place it is getting to be a problem to go there and have fun. the beach is now...

Getting set-up

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:06:00 GMT

Well good day everyone and hope this post finds you all well. WX: Going to be a hot one this afternoon, 93F expected, slight chance of rain/thunder 20% through the day as we climb from 64F this AM. No storms in the Gulf and that is a good start to th...

Updating my web pages

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:17:34 GMT

Just getting done giving a new facelift to my info web page @ http://k5cxo.net/k5cxo/index.htm I enjoy working with HTML code from time to time are just enough to take care of pages I keep up online. I try and keep my info updated and fresh on my web pa...

Shack of KI4KON

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:50:19 GMT

Hi thank you for stopping by, My name is Cj and I have been a ham since June 2005, I moved here back in December 1995 from Maine with my wife Jessica we currently live in New port richey, Fla. and I have started a small shack but will be building a add ...

I'm in QST this month!

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:28:38 GMT

The XYL and I stopped by the Bath Gun Club this morning for breakfast. When a new friend of mine and fellow skeet shooter came over to the table holding the latest issue of QST magazine. I wondered why he was holding a QST magazine because I didn't kn...

17 Meters

Fri, 29 May 2009 19:16:01 GMT

Wow the sun has set and 17 meters is still open here in Texas and it is 9:10pm. I just worked a mobile - VA6BMK.

Playing around with digi modes...

Fri, 29 May 2009 07:25:16 GMT

Ok, so I have been playing around with psk31, CW and MT-63 a little lately and I am amazed at how far away the signals are coming from. I haven't been able as of yet to reach the Ukraine on SSB but psk31 I was listening to a very strong signal coming ou...

My online QSO with the original K2QBW

Thu, 28 May 2009 15:57:28 GMT

5/6/2009 Hi Robert, I see in the vanity call data base that you have applied for K2QBW as a vanity call. As the only previous holder of that call (1956-84), I have no problem with that, but am simply curious: why K2QBW? 73, Ray W2RS 5/6...

Pixie article on EHam ?

Thu, 28 May 2009 09:24:32 GMT

Hi All, Read and comment on my Article: http://www.eham.net/articles/21631 73's Bill - KA6KBC

Summer 2009

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:58:23 GMT

After finally getting over Winter 2008/09 working on several nets. Been working with The Ohio Single Sideband Net The Amateur UFO Net The Rag Chew Net along wtih checking in on the weekly nets for The Alliance Anateur Radio Club The Stark Coun...

Slow down people. It will still be there...

Tue, 26 May 2009 22:31:34 GMT

While coming home today 26 May, after work around 16:15 CDT I came upon a wreck. Two wheels v 18 wheels. I saw the whole thing and went to aid the rider who was seriously hurt. Sad to hear other motorist there start honking in the distance. While mys...

Antenna Decided

Tue, 26 May 2009 17:30:20 GMT

I finally decided on the Buxcom 162260HP 160 through 2 meters Windom with the 4:1 balun type. After reading the reviews on eHam.com of various antennas and different manufactures,Buxcomm seemed to be the best choice. I purchased several extras to make ...

New video on youtube

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:30:15 GMT

I have just uploaded a new video on youtube that shows my Portable radio case. I'll post a picture of the case here at the shack. Check it out and let me know what you think! George

New video on youtube

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:30:05 GMT

I have just uploaded a new video on youtube that shows my Portable radio case. I'll post a picture of the case here at the shack. Check it out and let me know what you think! George

New video on youtube

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:29:53 GMT

I have just uploaded a new video on youtube that shows my Portable radio case. I'll post a picture of the case here at the shack. Check it out and let me know what you think! George

Update on the station

Sun, 24 May 2009 13:41:20 GMT

The A3S has been up for about a month now and I have to say I am very glad I decided to upgrade to a tower and beam. Hearing stations I couldn't hear before on the vertical and making lots of contacts. Haven't worked any 2m or 70cm SSB, I think the beam...

Updated station info

Sun, 24 May 2009 12:14:38 GMT

Thanks for looking at the Blog...I am usually on 20m psk 14.070.000. I do work phone on all bands, thanks to the Alpha Delta 160m to 10m dipole. In the pictures you can see my station...not much but it works. Check out www.qrz.com to see my bio.

How much is too much on the operating desk?

Sun, 24 May 2009 09:17:01 GMT

I know a desk loaded with gear can be appealing and photographs well. But I wonder if having everything we own on display is not just a bit cumbersome and also exposes everything to possible damage from the elements and other mishaps.

Returned from Dayton with a Heathkit DX-60

Sat, 23 May 2009 18:39:37 GMT

Well, I came home from the Dayton Hamvention with a Heathkit DX-60. Figured it would be a good way to get on AM reliably and with a good signal. And, couldn't beat it for $28! It was a last minute, last day deal I stumbled upon that I just couldn't p...

Sunspots

Thu, 21 May 2009 18:43:48 GMT

Wow, ever since I put up the Force-12 Flagpole antenna (4/15), it seems to have coincided with an upturn in the sunspot cycle. Let's hope this continues!

transceiver

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:38:38 GMT

sit´s here and lod to get together some contacts so a power supply can drive it. Sorry all for bad English.

Hello from W2WP - Bayonne, NJ

Mon, 18 May 2009 12:19:41 GMT

Hello all...... I am new to MyHamShack.com and I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I have updated my profile with some photos of the Shack, the Pets, and a few of where I live, Bayonne, NJ. 73 to all, Mark / W2WP

recovery

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:35:35 GMT

Well on May 8th we has a storm (been called many things) We were without power for a few days. I will tell you one thing, my husbands homemade tower withstood the crazy wind that was said to be 100 miles an hour. I am proud of him. I have ordered pla...

FT-950 PEP firmware update

Sun, 17 May 2009 15:55:36 GMT

Just completed the firmware update and it was no sweat easy. Just took a while for the DSP updates to complete. All in all; about 45 minutes tops to complete. I can see a difference in the recieve noise level after transmitting. Before it was loud after...

Barry Goldwater

Sat, 16 May 2009 19:52:16 GMT

Just worked Special Event Stations K7NGA on 40 meters at 7257kz this Station uses Barry Goldwater call on ArmForces day.

Ok, i'm not telling my car I have money anymore!!!!

Fri, 15 May 2009 08:01:42 GMT

My friends have told me in the past that you should never let you vehicle and appliances that you have managed to save a few dollars. It can only end in tragedy. I ended up having to buy a new mower and have a timing belt, battery and plugs in my car. G...

Hamvention 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 18:27:54 GMT

Hamvention...I should go..I only live 30 mins away.

Heading to Dayton 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 07:59:49 GMT

I'm heading out to Dayton in a couple hours with my dad, W9JXN. We're driving and should arrive in time for dinner. I'll likely be most easily found around the Collins Collectors Association booth (near the large ARRL setup) if anyone is interested in...

What a mess part II

Tue, 12 May 2009 03:38:43 GMT

Well, garage is done (a;most like any good ham radio projects...) still got 1 weekends worths in there, got to get Transmissions lines replaced and antennas fixed, hopefully in may, during the rebuilding, will install D3W to get for WARC work going.....

K5D DESECHEO HAS ARRIVED!!

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:43:22 GMT

Got home late this evening and found my QSL cards from K5D on Desecheo had arrived. Very nicely done with pictures and stats and an invitation to join the DX Association! Pretty cool! I will put them right next to my cards from VP6DX!

Echolink and repeater linking

Mon, 11 May 2009 06:17:43 GMT

Anyone have any hands on experience with using Echolink to link repeaters together? What are the pitfalls? I have recently started using Echolink thinking it might be a cheap way to link repeaters but noticed the delay through the system is pretty lengt...

Running Barefoot

Sun, 10 May 2009 10:12:47 GMT

I had been kicking back with my shoes off just sitting at my radio desk working on plans to build a antenna switch-box for my collections of boat anchors. I jump up and ran out to the garage to retrieve couple SO-239 from of my old radio junk box. On th...

K2QBW

Sun, 10 May 2009 01:09:00 GMT

K2QBW is the new callsign I applied for since moving to Upstate New York. According to RadioQTH the application should be finalized around May 19, 2009. The next order of business is to determine where to set up the new shack and decide on an antenn...

FT-950 is here!!!

Sat, 09 May 2009 10:37:51 GMT

Just opened up the box to a new FT-950 and wow! It is light years ahead of the FT-450 I bought. What a nice surprise. Already made a few qso's on it, but the band condx are really bad today with QRN & QRM. So I guess tonight, when it should quiet down s...

OH! What a Mess!`

Sat, 09 May 2009 03:14:08 GMT

yep! it s a mess... had to unload the garage into the basement this weekend to refinish the garage floor... so the shack I cant even get too... ;-) Anyway, once this is done sould help clean up the junk in the shack back to the garage... I guess I am...

Home In New Zealand

Sat, 09 May 2009 02:23:56 GMT

Hi Thanks to those who have emailed me asking for a qso, sadly I am no longer on Pitcairn. My chances of returning are very slim, unless of course I win the big lotto. Tom

My first blog entry......

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:34:57 GMT

It would seem that this is the only means in which to stay in touch with the connections that I have made on this website. I would be interested in hearing fromt those for whom I have a connection. It has been a million years since I have been to ...

Been a year since my last post... Oh my.

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:34:35 GMT

I didn't realize that I have not visited this site in over a year. Amazing.

Been a year since my last post... Oh my.

Fri, 08 May 2009 20:34:12 GMT

I didn't realize that I have not visited this site in over a year. Amazing.

BG2UE

Tue, 05 May 2009 23:54:35 GMT

BG2UE

Enjoying Ham Radio

Tue, 05 May 2009 16:33:31 GMT

Ever since November 2008 when I got my Techician License. Been totally enjoying HAM radio. Made several GREAT contacts. Can't wait until Summer 2009.

FREE - ONLINE - QSL Card Creator

Mon, 04 May 2009 15:53:10 GMT

http://www.radioqth.net/qsl.aspx Hi All, Neat little On-Line QSL Maker - Saw this the other day. Kind of a basic card, but very Nice. If you create an account it will save your data. 73's - Bill - KA6KBC

My first blog on myhamshack.com

Sun, 03 May 2009 17:30:02 GMT

I found this site via web surfing and found it interesting enuff to join and start my own page. I have been a Ham for a few years now and generally find it very enjoyable. There are sum instances where i was dissapointed in the hobby, namely rude ops. b...

A rare Hallicrafters SWL tabletop radio

Sun, 03 May 2009 06:46:42 GMT

I made a small video of one of my old Hallicrafters tabletop radios. The EC-113 can be check out on my youtube channel. The 6 tube radio play well and has a great sound. http://www.youtube.com/k5cxo 73's Jim K5CXO

New

Sat, 02 May 2009 05:14:53 GMT

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New hat from HOTPRESS!

Fri, 01 May 2009 09:01:32 GMT

I won a hat from www.hotpresstshirts.com! Its one of the best ham callsign hats ive ever seen,very good quality from these people.

How things change Out from Under Us

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:00:59 GMT

by Paul Craig Roberts Anyone who has been around for a while and who pays any attention to the news sees many disturbing changes. Recently, I read a report that two children, ages seven and eight, had an altercation at school during recess. ...

Missing Dayton.

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:26:40 GMT

I’m not going to Dayton – can’t believe I’m actually saying it! I had fully intended to go, I haven’t been since 1988 and I was really looking forward to it. But then I found out that I have to pay my daughter’s college tuition by June 1. I also lea...

Crimp on vs solder on PL-259

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:43:47 GMT

Has anyone else use crimp on PL-259 connectors? After years and years of soldering my PL-259 connectors to my coax I have changed my mind and use crimp on now. The problems with obtaining quality solder on connectors was the final straw (plus locating a...

Webpage

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:14:14 GMT

I am starting this web page to be an addition to www.qrz.com/n3kcm Hope to meet you on the airwaves!

In honor of Samuel F. B. Morse's birthday

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:11:26 GMT

Just a heads up on Google. Those of us that use Google as our search engine know that they change their mast head on their homepage to reflect a special date or activity. Today the name Google is spelled out in Morse code in honor of Samuel F. B. Morse'...

Something to think about

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:46:20 GMT

* We yell for the government to balance the budget, and then take the last dime we have to make the down payment on a car. * We whip the enemy in battle, and then give them the shirt off our backs. * We yell for speed laws that will stop fast dr...

DRAPERY RODS----PRICELESS

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:41:21 GMT

She spent the first day packing her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases. On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things. On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their beautiful dining room ta...

Michael Richards makes his point..............

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:38:15 GMT

Proud to be White Michael Richards makes his point.............. Michael Richards better known as Kramer from TVs Seinfeld does make a good point. This was his defense speech in court after making racial comments in his comedy act. He makes...

Don't you hate Chain Letters?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:35:15 GMT

I just want to thank all of you for your educational emails over the past year. Thanks to you, I no longer open a public bathroom door without using a paper towel. I can't use the remote in a hotel room because I don't know what the last person ...

Can You Spare a QSL Card?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:34:11 GMT

Can You Spare a QSL Card? We have a friend who has suffered a stroke and is currently unable to use his right side or to speak but very little. I am asking, if you can, to please send him one of your QSL cards with a word or two of encouragement to ...

Credit Card Collections

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:31:25 GMT

Be sure and cancel your credit cards before you die. (' ') This is so priceless, and so, so easy to see happening customer service being what it is today. ____________________________________________________________________________________________...

Are you Jewish?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:29:28 GMT

Don't Worry, Be Jewish (from Arthur Epstein) As a general principle, Jewish holidays are divided between days on which you must starve and days on which you must overeat. Many Jews observe no fewer than 16 fasts throughout the Jewish year, based...

Patriotic retirement:

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:28:15 GMT

This was an article from the St. Petersburg Times Newspaper on Sunday. The Business Section asked readers for ideas on "How Would You Fix the Economy?" I thought this was the BEST idea. I think this guy nailed it! Dear Mr. President, Patriotic...

Pet Rules

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:24:10 GMT

PET RULES To be posted VERY LOW on the refrigerator door - nose height. Dear Dogs, 1. The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle...

Historic Darwin Awards

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:23:13 GMT

Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I embarked on the 3rd Crusade to recapture the Holy Land in the twelfth century. After spending days trudging across the dry summer desert, his army came upon the River Saleph. In his parched state, Frederick threw caution t...

Ear Infection?

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:20:34 GMT

This is so true! They always ask at the doctor's office why you are there, and you have to answer in front of others what's wrong -- and sometimes it is embarrassing. There's nothing worse than a doctor's receptionist who insists you tell her w...

Gun Ownership in Texas

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:17:48 GMT

A woman was called in front of a Texas grand jury for manslaughter after she shot a mugger 6 times in the back as he was running away with her purse. He grabbed the purse and ran, she had her hand on the gun in it, and was left with the revolver...

Do the Math

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:16:15 GMT

Purchasing The math on the Paul McCartney-Heather Mills divorce is as follows: After 5 years of marriage, he paid her $49 million. Assuming he got sex every night during their 5 year relationship. It ended up costing him $26,849 per time. ...

6 element hf beam

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:19:26 GMT

I got the beam up on the roof pointed south for the time being working well

New Additions as of April

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:58:23 GMT

Well, I added a 2 meter Ringo, Carolina Windom flat top and an 80/40 dipole in an inverted V.

The beams go up tomorrow

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:55:09 GMT

Well finally the promise of some sunny weather starting Thursday and lasting through the weekend. I hope to have the A3S and the A270-10S beams up tomorrow, although only at 32 and 36 feet, better than laying on the ground. Will keep you updated and pos...

Let me introduce myself

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:58:10 GMT

A very short hello from the Texas hill country. I don't have much to share here, but where ham operators mingle, so shall I. I hope the ladies and gentlemen here are enjoying the hobby as much as I have since 1997. 73 and 88 to each one of you. Lind...

New Shack Pics!!! Finally

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:12:06 GMT

I finally finished the modest upgrade to ny shack and have included some pics including my antennas. Hope everyone enjoys them

Are you on MySpace?

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:23:01 GMT

In case you are, please feel free to send a friend invite to me at... http://www.myspace.com/texasham I check it about four times weekly. I also have two groups there. One is 10-10 International related http://groups.myspace.com/1010intl O...

New Pixie – Transceiver – Working

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:46:20 GMT

Hey, Got my new Pixie working over the weekend. Getting around 400 mW out, but still have not made a QSO. Fun Rig. 73’s – Bill – KA6KBC Also there are a lot of good resources on the Web: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/lapthorn/pixie.htm ht...

DV1VHY - First Blog

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:36:44 GMT

I was away from ham radio for over 30 years. I got started in the hobby during my high school days at the Don Bosco Technical Institute. By the time I was a senior in high school, I was the president of the school's amateur radio club, DU1DBT. The curre...

I HAVE MOVED THE HAM SHACK

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:47:22 GMT

Greetings everyone, I have moved out of my ham shack and moved into the basement bedroom. My second harmonic is coming soon and we have made my old shack into a baby girls room. My old shack is now pink and light green. I am happy that a I mov...

Ham Radio / Fantasy Football

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:24:16 GMT

Hello, I am wondering if any others out here share 2 of my interests. Ham radio and Fantasy Football? Have been thinking it might be interesting to setup a league with Ham radio operators. 73 Keith W9NFL

How many ARRL members out there?

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:44:21 GMT

When I first got my ticket I was elated that I know belong to a elite and diverse group of folks around the world. I had for years I would go to the local library and check out the latest donated QST when I could and when they had them. I never join ARR...

Loop Antenna

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:12:03 GMT

Hello to all and thanks for looking in. I am interested in putting up a full wave horizontal loop and would like some feedback from those willing to share. I always build my own antenna's when possible and enjoy the results if they work well. I recently...

becoming more minimalist

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:45:12 GMT

Don't know about you folks, but I find myself becoming more and more minimalist, equipment-wise. Even downsizing. Just don't need or want a lot of "stuff" any longer. Except for a couple other small MFJ antenna tuners, a few extra old straight keys and ...

SWOT #3570, and the ARRL Cashed My Check.....

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:42:56 GMT

I've joined SWOT - Sidewinders on Two - which is interested in weak signal SSB on two meters. I'm very interested in this, even though our local SSB 2m net seems to be gone. I' working on a 2m yagi, I hope to get it done this weekend - when I'll start...

Station upgrade is almost complete

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:09:21 GMT

I have completed about 85% of my station upgrade. The new FT-450AT is up and running w/desk mic and new switching power supply. Both antennas are now hung with dacron double braid and did well in thunderstorms of Monday with winds up to 60 mph. I have b...

Pictures of my shack

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:02:46 GMT

Here is some Pics of my shack (aka trailer) I am working on. Right now my radios are in the house. Soon to be moved in this shack after I get my tower up.

Tower is up

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:06:07 GMT

With some help from a few friends I managed to spend the better part of yesterday installing the tower. I ended up using 32' of tower, lagged to the wall of the house in 4 places at approximately 12'. The base of the tower is down about 3' with the leg...

Astron RS-35M, now in place....

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 17:41:39 GMT

I received the power supply on Wednesday - it's a ROCK. Not exciting, just sits there and does it's job. I don't think a person could ask much more from a power supply. Terry KB4SOG

My new station became operational 4/01/09

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:32:02 GMT

My first HF station became operational on the first of April. It's an Icom IC-7000 and AH-4 installed in my 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Pictures to follow shortly.

My first blog entry (DUH!)

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:57:12 GMT

Anyway, now that we are semi-retired, which actually means we can't afford to be fully retired, we're surfing the net looking for radio bargains and taking pictures of our accumulated junk with intention of selling off some of it since we've run out of ...

Worked na1ss

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:57:28 GMT

i just worked the billionaire space tourist Charles Simonyi on the iss with my homebrew beam and ic-746 wooohoooo!

Rope - A - Dope

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:58:14 GMT

The rope has arrived. It seemed like it took forever but it finally made it. I will have to wait until Friday before I can do anything with it, but at least it is here. I am going to try to get the 1/2 wave dipole for 160 up higher if possible. Right no...

Back in 1993

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:14:58 GMT

In the early 90's Citizens Band Radios were so much in demand in my country, one afternoon i entered at my fathers radio room to have QSO,s with some friends in CB, then i heard a voice. it was a voice of a 19 years old girl with the call sign of "SWATC...

Using the Intertnet for this hobby

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:07:19 GMT

Information is knowledge and there is a wealth to be attained on the internet.I have found using search engines like Ask, Yahoo and many others can get you the info you need with just a few key strokes. Another great source is YouTube.com if you can get...

This is getting more expensive all the time

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:35:47 GMT

Called around yesterday for prices on concrete for the tower and was shocked at what I was quoted. Anywhere from a couple of hundred to almost $500. With all new tower hardware and miscellaneous costs this tower project is starting to look more like a d...

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04/03/09 NEW MOBILE PICS ADDED IN THE PICS SECTION

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:43:25 GMT

Check out the new mobile pics.. If you have any questions feel free to ask..

Everything is back up and working...for now

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:53:20 GMT

This is an update to the previous blog; " Monday Monday...". Well I finally found some rope at Orion Wire Group. I was able to purchase 1000 feet of Dacron double braid rope for $90. They also did not charge shipping, so I think that's a good ...

2 metere net info

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:46:34 GMT

I am looking for suggestions on getting more stations active on our local 2 meter net. What works for you? Our local net is affiliated with ARES but is mostly a bunch of locals that never have anything to say, just want to check in and out. We used to ...

been awhile

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:30:54 GMT

Sorry its been awhile since I have been on here, I have been busy making quilts for little kids. The family life has been busy too, with the nicer weather here. I also ride 4 wheelers.

Christmas in April

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:25:16 GMT

Yesterday felt just a little like Christmas. I arrived home after a long day of working in the rainy weather we had. Only to find that my new rig and and speaker had arrived from HRO. The FT-450AT really is a nice rig. I am glad I chose it and the SP-8 ...

Hear youself in Salt Lake City

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:27:59 GMT

This "S Meter" site has been on my favorites site lists for sometime. I have used http://www.smeter.net/slc/slc.php to do signal check or just to see what signals or being heard in the north west. I've even tune the Kenwood R-5000 radio that is used to ...

Ham Radio Information Table went OK, but...

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:24:08 GMT

I was actually hoping to demonstrate making a contact, but my radio only puts out 5 watts, and I'm still learning Morse Code. I had the antenna nicely configured for 40m, and it was receiving well, but unfortunately, 3/7 was a contest weekend, and I was...

Latest Endeavor

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:29:25 GMT

Greetings all! I have decided to give some of my spare time and radio skills to a local United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla. I met with the Flotilla's Personnel Officer last night and was very impressed with the organizational structure o...

FT-290RII....

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:12:05 GMT

Well, after the problem with the power supply I was really worried about the FT-290RII, but everything appears to be fine. All functions work and it seems to sound ok. Just bought a RS-35M off a guy - saw the ad on QRZ.com. This should be a great p...

Antennas and supports at K5CXO

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:11:36 GMT

K4BTC blog entry got me to thinking I needed to check my DXCC ant that I have mounted between to 120ft pine trees with 3/16 Dacron black rope. I put the DXCC up when I moved to Conroe in March of 2003. I must say after two hurricanes Rita and Ike the ro...

Monday, Monday...just can't trust that day....

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:16:07 GMT

Well I have seen the most disheartening thing. I come home from work and what do I find laying low in the trees? My 160m dipole and DXCC multi-bander... I could almost cry. It appears that the main support branch for both antennas cracked and broke the ...

CQ 100 Virtual Ionosphere For Amateur Radio

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:42:15 GMT

Hello to all and thanks for looking in. I've noticed since logging on to MyHamShack and putting a picture of CQ 100 on here that a couple of my connections have signed on with CQ100. I have never seen any software that works as well,and is as easy to us...

Doing what I can

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:29:27 GMT

I just picked up a big computer-center desk with a top hutch for my radio shack and it's working great. Found a desk mic for my HF set and I'm studying my keester off getting ready to take my Extra test before Memorial day. If this North Dakota winter w...

Radio Shack 25 amp Power Supply - bites the dust...

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:35:27 GMT

About six months ago I bought a Radio Shack 25 amp switching power supply. I used it mainly with my FT-2800M, and recently with my FT-290RII. The 2800M has a maximum output of 65w, which I hardly ever used. The power supply wasn’t abused in any way. ...

A3S is here

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:34:34 GMT

Picked up the A3S yesterday and it is now sitting dismantled in the yard waiting for the tower to go up. The frost should be out of the ground in a few weeks and I can get started on the hole. Looks like the antenna farm is going to look something like ...

New Gear on the way.....

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:37:31 GMT

Welllll... I have done it. I spent a whole bunch of money that Uncle Sam had been holding for ransom for the past year and bought new equipment for the shack. I did wind up getting the FT-450AT (thank you for the posts on my request for opinions on the ...

The shack is coming together...

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:01:29 GMT

Well, it's been a while since the last blog. Been really REALLY busy! Finally got my Ringo Ranger II up in the air, works great so far. Rained yesterday but, didn't get the time to check the swr to see if it drops out. About two days ago I was given a f...

Advice needed

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:37:36 GMT

I bought a Radio Shack HTX-10. Do I need a SWR meter and or a antenna tuner? Also going to purchase a dipole because of the antenna restrictions. What do I need to get up and running? Am I missing or doing something wrong? Point me in the right directi...

Rain in Texas gets me back on the repair bench

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:57:15 GMT

Updated My Projects page with more pic and find on the SX-140 Link: http://www.myhamshack.com/viewProject.aspx?ProjectID=46

Killed my Pixie ?

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:04:54 GMT

Sorry to say - I burnt up my Pixie over the weekend. Was testing with 12VDC and something gave up. Yep - Even us "Old Timers" - Kill Radios :( Well the good News - I ordered a replacement (In the mail they say) and should have it up and running ...

Mi Estación

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:47:23 GMT

Mi modesta estación esta compuesta por los siguientes equipamientos: HF: - Kenwood TS120, con Transmatch MFJ Deluxe Versa Tunner II (MFJ-949E), Antena Dipolo con bajada Linea Abierta a 15 metros de altura, orientación NorEste, SurOeste. VHF: - Y...

Getting my "high" from an antenna...

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:12:16 GMT

Well, having posted my question about why the SWR of my end fed antenna has become increasingly high on eham.net, and having gotten some very interesting responses and ideas, I went ahead and made some changes. Someone suggested that the antenna might ...

Completed:Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) Fundamentals Workshop Sponsored By The W8CYE – Drake Amateur Radio Club

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:38:56 GMT

The Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) Fundamentals Workshop sponsored by the W8CYE – Drake Amateur Radio Club was today. I want to thank all 16 attendees and my supporting peers. It was a great time. I enjoyed doing it and learn from the attendees as well. It w...

Radio Shack 25A Switching Power Supplies

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:08:36 GMT

I was just at Radio Shack picking up some audio plugs for surround sound on my TV, and stumbled upon 2 of their switching power supplys. They are rated at 25A/13.8v and the manager told me that these power supplies are a "no sale" across the board and t...

eenie, meenie, minnie, moe

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:41:44 GMT

Alright, I have a request... I am needing some feedback on a certain rig that I am contemplating buying within the next 3 days. I am looking at the Yaesu FT-450SAT. From what I have read on E-ham.net, it is a great rig and from what I am seeing on the d...

Thoughts on the FT-290RII all mode 2 meter.

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:19:46 GMT

Well, I’ve had this radio for almost two weeks, and thought I’d make some observations. Most of this applies to my radio only, and may not apply to other FT-290RIIs – I’ve never had another, so I certainly can’t say they are all the same! The good s...

Ham Radio Deluxe Workshop

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:40:06 GMT

Hello. Thank you for interest in the Ham Radio Deluxe Workshop on Saturday March 21, 2009 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Local Lodge 1943 - 1100 Crawford Street – Middletown, OH 45044. We want to be setup and started by 1030, so please plan accordingly. I...

Hello and thanks to the folks at MyHamShack

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:36:25 GMT

hey there, just s quick entry to try the blog and TXS to MyHamShack.com for the cool project. I will add some pics later...O&O

SWR on the upswing...a sure sign of spring?

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:41:01 GMT

LOL! It's been getting progressively warmer here in western Michigan and I guess you could say that springtime is finally on the way! For the past few days I have noticed that my SWR has been "creeping up", so to speak, whenever I transmit. Now, I mig...

Ordered a 40 Meter 'Rock-Mite '

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:27:23 GMT

Just Ordered a Small Wonders - 40 Meter 'Rock-Mite '. Looks interesting - http://smallwonderlabs.com/ Looking forward to building/testing. SPECIFICATIONS:- - Double-sided PCB 2.0" x 2.5", plated-thru-holes, solder masked & ...

"Pixie 2" transceiver - Problems ?

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:30:53 GMT

Ran into an interesting problem the other day. I built a Pixie 2 kit awhile back, but have not gotten it on the air yet. I checked it out and the Power output is good (0.5 Watts with a new battery) and the Receiver sensitivity is good (seeing arou...

FaceBook For Hams ?

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:02:08 GMT

Hi All, Check out this site. Kind a Neat. http://73s.org/ 73's - Bill - KA6KBC http://billbrwn.tripod.com/id1.html

CW

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:44:58 GMT

Finally ordered the narrow CW filter for my 40m QRP station. Thought I could get away without it. But most ops are piled up, orgy style, around three primary freqs from what I can hear. I put one of these filters on the 30m MFJ rig I owned in the past,...

New Antenna Switch

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:16:58 GMT

Well after pricing and looking for the parts to build a open wire antenna switch, I had decided that I would just buy one. I found a very nice one from MFJ. The MFJ-1706 ladder line switch is a great deal. I found it on Ebay brand new from a retailer fo...

I love being an American!!!

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:59:15 GMT

Sitting up here in the shack, studying, and was watching half a screen on the NASA live channel and just finished watching Discovery launch. I know that these times are hard right now for so many people, and that it seems that our country is in dire str...

Hygain th6

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:54:27 GMT

I picked up a 6 element hygain beam at a good price and im gonna try it out. its a monster! 24 feet long!

New rigs coming

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:52:36 GMT

I canot wait for pay day to come next week i will have a Ten Tec omni coming and a yaesu 2 meter sidbander coming !!! im excited !!! Im wondering if any one out there is using a DX-CC antenna im really thinking of getting one I dont like all the fuss ...

A wonderful experience yesterday!

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:05:18 GMT

I was tuning around the twenty meter band late yesterday afternoon. As usual I was listening to the QSOs that were in progress and hoping to catch someone calling "Cq" that I might be able to answer. I happened upon a QSO that was already in progress ...

What do you think of split ops.

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:53:13 GMT

I'm a very frequent user of 30 meters. I've recently observed a lot of split-frequency operating going on. Wouldn't be so bad on a very spacious band but with the short spectum allotment on 30 meters, it is beginning to pose a problem. I liked 30M as...

Mosley Mini-33A

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:50 GMT

I finally got my Mosley Mini-33a up just before the ARRL DX Phone contest. The Mini-33a is a small trap tri-bander on a 6 foot boom. I selected this antenna because I live in a restricted neighborhood and wanted the smallest possible beam. I have i...

New Pictures

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:39:15 GMT

I have added some new pictures and will be uploading more soon....

20 meter quad

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:03:42 GMT

OK ive decided on a 20 meter 2 element quad. I have the boom section ready and working on the spiders that hold the spreaders now. the wire is ready to go and soon as i find some spreader material that i think will do the job its off to the races lol!

Cave City Hamfest

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:57:34 GMT

Hi all! I wanted to share my experiences of last weekend with everyone. The XYL and I went to the Cave City (KY) hamfest last weekend. I had never been to this one before, but had heard a lot of good things about it. The weather was wonderful, and t...

The vertical radiator is bad

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:04:15 GMT

After extensive testing (tuning up the HW-101 with the 180S-1 antenna tuner, and then the Kenwood TS-430S with both the matching AT-250 auto tuner and the Vectronics VC300DLP tuner, I've isolated it to the antenna. Turns out, there's some scorch mark...

Novice Historical Society Home Page

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:40:24 GMT

Neat WebPage: For most hams, the year(s) they spent as a Novice was the most fun they had in ham radio. They discovered our hobby. Everything was new and exicting! Other hams went out of their way to help and teach them. This website provid...

Dipole "Gone Bad" ?

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:30:46 GMT

Hi All, I have had a stealth dipole under the the edge of my roof for about a year. Worked ok and the SWR was < 1.3:1 across the 40 Meter band. Yesterday I noticed the SWR is now 3.0:1 across the band. I have not changed anything that I know of and...

New Rig on it's Way Soon

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:53:31 GMT

It's official, after 3 years of using the smaller and more compact HF rigs that I have grown so used to (the Yaesu FT-817nd, FT-857D, FT-897D series) I have decided to order my first big rig so to speak. The Yaesu FT-950 was my choice based on price and...

Something odd

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:54:43 GMT

I tried to tune up and have an unreal SWR with more than 10 watts. It's very odd - I can tune everything completely flat with the 180S-1 every time. Will look into it more and report.

I know I am suppossed to be studying, but 160 is Jam Up tonight!!!

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:57:13 GMT

Ok, ok, ok... I know I was lamenting my demise with my Extra class studying, and yes I forked over almost 50 bucks to subscribe to ham test on line, and I also have the MFJ study guide. But wait! I turn on my 570DG and there is HI3/LY3UM at 20 over 9, s...

Much Needed Rain Possible For Us

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:16:52 GMT

It has been to long coming, but I believe it is at hand. The forecast below is from intellicast.com and it really looks good. BUT we have been disappointed before with hopes of 70% plus chances of rain that passed north of us and we remained high and d...

Contests...no thanks, not for this ham!

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:28:23 GMT

Yesterday, Sunday, March 8th, I decided to flip the swith on my rig and to listen into the worldwide "DX Contest" that had been taking place all weekend. Now remember, I am only "wired", so to speak, for twenty meters so this was the band I chose to li...

Extra, Extra, where are you?

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:53:35 GMT

Just signed up for a subscription to Ham test online and gonna try for my Extra. I have been an advanced class for almost 25 years... guess it's time to get off my duff and just do it. Strangely enough though, when I took my advanced class test, the the...

Packet, APRS with my sound card

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 12:50:40 GMT

Packet, APRS with my sound card and FT-857D, this project made for good day. My portable HF station laptop can do packet, APRS via my sound card interface as well as service as an APRS-IS.

2009 ARRL International DX Contest

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:21:55 GMT

I hoped to work some QRP CW on 40m tonight, but the contest has started. Drop in and listen throughout the cw portion of 40m, its not pretty. Unless they've changed the bandplan, and I somehow missed it... listen to all our US operators using voice ju...

New HAM

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:27:16 GMT

Hello everyone I'm a new HAM that just got my tech. class last week so I dont really have anything to take a picture of and put up on the site except for my QSL card, which I hope to have some printed up by the weekend. So hopefully I will have a lot mo...

New project

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:52:03 GMT

Im getting some time in on the extra bands dxing a bit..getting ready for contest this weekend...thinking really hard about a homebrew 20 meter beam maybe a yagi or maybe a hexbeam dont know yet more research is needed...

Kb9ygd

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:29:56 GMT

I am on the noontime AM forum every day at noon on 3.870 mhz AM

The W2ZZA shack Project

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:36:59 GMT

Love to here what you think of my new shack (In our new house , well new to us)

Icom IC-W3A

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:25:44 GMT

Got myself a used Icom IC-W32A saturday ar R & L.

quiet, cold, and no DX

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:28:36 GMT

Well...had hoped that there would be some activity on 160 this morning. Since I am an early bird and have been getting up at 3:45 for the past 2 decades, I always come up to the shack and listen for an hour from 4am to 5 am. I have really lucked out and...

TRIPLE PLAY AWARD

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:28:10 GMT

Hooray I just completed the ARRL Triple Play WAS Award. I did it in 14 days! If you don't know what the Triple Play Award is let me explain: You have to work all 50 states in 3 modes, CW, Digital and Phone. All QSO's have to be confirmed through L...

JA3YBK (Japan) confirms QSO with NY8T

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:07:30 GMT

JA3YBK (Japan) confirms QSO with NY8T Confirmed with eQSL.cc 22Feb2009 22:54 20M CW JAPAN Done from home using a 20M Bosooka made by KD8EDT. FT857D using 100w.

RTTY ops

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:51:54 GMT

I picked up a used PK-232 (no MBX) off of eBay. It came with no cables, so I have been trying to get it up and running. I have a power cable made, and an FSK cable for my TS-450S, thanks to NJ2F, Jeff, and his well supplied junk box. I am able to transm...

Web Sites

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:39:22 GMT

www.usshissem.org www.k1nwb.org www.wa6tst.org

logs...logs...logs...minus 1!

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:37:26 GMT

Just finished the CQ DX Marathon log. Surprisingly enough I have worked 53 countries and 20 zones since 01/01/2009. I had no idea

logs...logs...logs

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:58:51 GMT

Well a lucky loss of power killed my previous blog entry of a few minutes ago. To sum it up I have been working on logs all weekend. CQ DX Marathon logs, EQSL logs, LOTW. Seems like I am never going to finish. Listening to 160 meter CW and only hearing ...

wires still working

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 11:54:09 GMT

The old wire antenna farm (actually more like a planter box) still gets the job done. An old 80 meter dipole fed with 450 ohm window line and my 4 band wire inverted-L are still providing plenty of action during the lull in sunspot activity. 80 & 16...

VHF too HF packet radio link

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:22:22 GMT

Howdy folks,i have never used a blog before,but here goes: Anywho..i now have a full 24/7 VHF too HF packet radio gateway running between 14.105mhz lsb and 145.010mhz fm useing my Kantronics KAM duel port TNC,my AEA pk-232mbx is off line right now,as...

New Stuff

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 09:17:46 GMT

Well, I just put up an 80/40 dipole in the trees. Boy is that fun. Now I just need to find some frequencies to get on and meet some new hams there. I love 40 meters and I know they are up there somewhere in the 75/80 meter bands We'll be getting a...

Sad day in Broadcasting history...RIP Paul Harvey!!!

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:42:58 GMT

Wow, I am saddened by this news. I was drawn in by his commentaries when I was a kid and he always had a great was of helping me understand the news a little better than the rest of the media. Paul will be missed for sure! 73 Anthony KB3RJH

KG4ORX station

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 19:29:21 GMT

I enjoyed beging ham since 2001 gen lic. since 2007,and this is my first time here my ham shack.com

Internet Outage

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:07:42 GMT

After several hours of outage, the primary internet for Station NY8T is back on-line. It's nice having a secondary backup internet resource.

it has been awhile

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:26:15 GMT

well my friends it has been a while since i updated you so here is the news/ I have earned two awards thus far the DXCC award for phone and the ADXA-HALF award for 14 meters SSB. I have been really into CW and im up to a speed of around 25 wpm. now im w...

I've been studying.

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:49:21 GMT

I have been taking the practice test. I'm finding the General Class questions a bit harder. I've worked up to about 65% average on the test. Hope to have it wrapped up in a few months.

Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) Fundamentals Workshop

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:06:36 GMT

Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) Fundamentals Workshop sponsored by the W8CYE - Drake Amateur Radio Club You do NOT need to be a Member of the Drake Club to participate. There are NO Fees for this workshop. We are asking that you RSVP to NY8T@arrl.net but ...

Add Italy to my QSOs!

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:07:34 GMT

Well imagine my surprise when I heard "CQ...CQ...North America..." at 8:00 AM Michigan time. My recent experience has been that twenty meters doesn't seem to open up much locally until sometime around 9 or 10AM our time. Well I answered with my call s...

Extra class

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:29:55 GMT

+Woooo Hooooo i passed the extra test today first try,,,,i feel great!

Got an HF Rig finally!

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:44:32 GMT

Went to the Vienna Winterfest last week and picked up my first HF Rig! It's a Kenwood TS-180S 160-10 meter rig. 200 W PEP on 160-15 SSB/CW and 160 W PEP on 10 SSB/CW. Nice and clean... Also picked up a Bearcat 895XLT Trunking scanner for $60! Nice un...

IT IS OFFICIAL! I KNOW WHAT MY SECOND HARMONIC IS

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:38:36 GMT

Greetings, Well, it is 25/FEB/2009 at 0435 hrs. utc and my wife went to the OB/GYN and they did a sonogram and we found out we are going to have a girl. I have blond hair now, but when she gets to her teen years I think my hair will turn white. HI ...

K5D where are you on 15?

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:12:04 GMT

Sitting here looking at DXSpot watch and seeing everyone working K5D on 21.295, and I cannot hear a soul!

K5D

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:27:42 GMT

Worked the K5D DX expidition on 40m CW last night !

SignaLink Interface

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:31:21 GMT

Well... we made it home from Florida...it sure was a relaxing 2 weeks. The SignaLink unit arrived the day we left for Florida, so I knew it was waiting on me. Spent most of Friday catching up on maintenance around the house, but Friday evening, I ma...

hawaii

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:56:44 GMT

im now in hawaii till my ets and hopeing to make some 2 meter contacts once i get my antenna up

Amateur extra class

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:39:50 GMT

Im gonna go take the extra test very very soon...hope i make it

40 meter fun today

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:16:18 GMT

Later in the afternoon I was on 7.106 and called CQ. Mike K2TPZ from Baltimore, Md called me. We chatted for 10 minutes and condx went south on us. A few minutes later, I heard K0CDJ testing, so I called him. We have chatted before on 12/9/07. But t...

QRP 40m

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:02:48 GMT

Lost a bid on eBay for a MFJ-9040, it sold for more than half of the price of a new one. I'm sorry, but except for collectible equipment I won't pay more than half for stuff that may, or may not work, without additional parts and labor. So I went ahead ...

SatPC32 User Group Created

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:13:31 GMT

Hi all, I've started a new Yahoo user group for satellite operators using SatPC32 or any other software. March 29th...due to lack of membership I have deleted the group.

40 meters down today

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:38:01 GMT

I have been listening on 40 cw today and conditions have been poor. Some of the contest signals are loud because of their power. Hope band better later today or tomorrow.

First blog entry 2/20/09

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:33:27 GMT

I have been a cw ham for 54 years and still enjoy the "magic" of radio. I try to get at least one qso each day. I am on 40 meter cw between 7.030 and 7.040 listening. I am limited by my present antenna. I only have a Hamstick mobile antenna at presen...

Great QSO today...!

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:13:05 GMT

As I have said here before, I am currently set up to operate on 20 meters only. After some initial successes making contacts with special event stations in Florida and Arizonia and being able to "check into" some 'HF 'nets as well, I noticed the "actio...

Radio Active today

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:35:49 GMT

Setup portable HF station to do a day of radio at a remote location..Thunderstorms terminated our Radio Activities...packing up..

ATU/Antenna compatability

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:03:42 GMT

Made an interesting discovery last night. I've been using the tuner, in bypass mode, just to keep a check on the SWR of the EF-40. That way if the thing is blown down by wind or broken by ice, I'll know it without going outside to visually check each ...

Last Day of Vacation

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:02:33 GMT

Well, this is the last full day of vacation. It has been a slow 2 weeks, and the Florida weather sure has been a welcome break from the Ohio wintery weather. Have been hanging out by the pool almost every day. BUT...I am ready to go home ! I have ...

Adding a new piece of equipment...

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:54:57 GMT

When I was first setting up my somewhat modest station, my good friend and Elmer, Mike, loaned me his watt meter to use. It is an MFJ model 815 and it seemed to work quite well. Given the fact, however, that my 55+ year old eyes aren't what they use to...

I will be replacing a watt meter today...

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:50:59 GMT

I have ordered a new analog style meter to use with my 20meter equipment. Hopefully it will arrive soon. It is the LDG FT meter that I read great reviews of on a number of radio web sites. Stay tuned folks.. I'll let you know my first impressions AFT...

I broke through a pile up....sort of

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:14:22 GMT

Well, I didn't have too much time to spend with the radio today but I did steal an hour or so away from the day in the late afternoon. I checked the ARRL listings for any special event stations that were scheduled to be on the air today (President's Da...

My email address

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:42:18 GMT

fisherbud@yahoo.com

2009 Week 7

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:10:06 GMT

This weekend had several radio events in it: NCCC Sprint Feb 13 YLRL YL-OM Contest Feb 13-15 PODXS 070 Club Valentine Sprint Feb 13-14 CQ WW RTTY WPX Contest Feb 14-15 New Hampshire QSO Party Feb 14-15 NCCC Sprint Feb 14 Asia-Pacific Spring Spr...

my antenna is out the window and in the air at last...

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:33:04 GMT

Thanks to a friend of mine, another ham who has much more experienced than me, I finally have my simple, 20 meter station on the air! I have a very limited area in my yard that limits whatever wire antenna I had planned to erect. I decided on giving ...

SWR less than 1 to 5 ...

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:32:46 GMT

Interestingly enough I am measuring me SWR as almost a flat 1 to 1 at the lowest portion of the 20 meter band. It is no higher than 1 to 5 at the high end of the 20 meter band. Now, I could manually "tune" that antenna by shortening the wire about a f...

Packing for the Ice Station

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:16:31 GMT

A few of us are packing for a trip to the Ice Station today..a small trip just to have fun.

St Valentines Day

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:04:35 GMT

Took Hussy, my XYL, to Applebys for a Valentines Day lunch, then shopping. She picked a quasi-fancy kitchen faucet for her gift. Practical gal. She, Gods bless her, ordered me a Soviet mil-surp telegraph key... I swear I thought I removed those 12 id...

Visit my blog

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:31:18 GMT

http://vu2sgw.blogspot.com

I have to man the ham radio table...

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:14:25 GMT

On March 7, I going to man the amateur radio table at our church's emergency preparedness fair. I'm going to set up my radio and portable antenna, but since I'm going to do 5W inside of a gymnasium, I'm not holding out too much hope for a meaningful QSO...

Should I Upgrade ?

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:18:00 GMT

Hey, Is it worth upgrading from Advanced to Extra - Any thoughts on this ? I know I would pick up some band space and bragging Rights. Any other good reason ? Back in the day I studied for Extra – 20 WPM (Could have passed at one point) and Th...

We dodged the bullet...

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:28:47 GMT

Last evening, storms roared through the Central and southern states, including Texas and Oklahoma. They left damage in their wake with tornados in the southern part of Oklahoma and northern Texas. Here in The San Antonio area, there was a little bit o...

Orlando Hamcation

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:44:30 GMT

I plan to be at the Orlando Hamfest this Saturday. I'll be the guy wearing the N9RG cap! Hope to see you there.

The antenna arrived.

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:55:19 GMT

The CHA250BX arrived yesterday. I didn't assemble it, just checked inventory and damages. This one is going to the ranch. Many folks dislike the comet but for my purposes its just about perfect. Good wind survival rateing, less snow/ice buildup, nothin...

Lost in the World of Digital

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:50:35 GMT

I built a pc interface this weekend with the expectation that I would enjoy some sstv; however, after 2 days of searching, I cannot find anything digital at all. I tried to find some PSK, FSK, digital sstv, all sorts of stuff. Does anyone use digital mo...

Lost in the World of Digital

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:47:36 GMT

new shack computer and windows 7

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:39:24 GMT

I have upgraded the shack computer to a abit 3ghz with 2 gig ram and win 7 beta...so far so good all my programs work good on it

Illinois QSO Party results

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:32:42 GMT

The results for the ILQSO Party are posted on the club web site http://www.w9awe.org/ILQP2008.html The event analysis is a good read too. NG9R

Welcome to the AC4MO Blog!!

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:21:48 GMT

Basically anything about Ham Radio aka Amateur Radio is welcome... 73 Miguel,ac4mo

Whats $$$ for?

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:43:58 GMT

Spent some OT tonight. Ordered the Comet CHA250BX for the cabin. Still undecided whether to put up a 160m dipole or plant four utility poles for a loop; probably go with the dipole, cheaper/easier to replace WHEN the ice/wind bring it down! Its a give...

Elmers

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:37:49 GMT

How many of you were Elmered into Ham Radio? How many of you are an Elmer? If you think Ham Radio is worthwhile enough to do yourself, I am sure you are sharing the fun with non-hams or beginning hams, not only to promote the hobby, but to see that ot...

Been doin' a little promoting

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:03:45 GMT

I have posted bulletins among the ham community on MySpace and a link on my geocities.com links page, promoting MyHamSpace.com. I have been inviting them to get their kyesters over here and show us "what's in their wallet". Maybe we'll see a couple ...

Winter in the Texas Hill Country

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:55:54 GMT

Bandera County, Tx. Well, it appears to be a typical winter here, except for the small amount of snow we received in January. It amounted to 1 inch of accumulation and had 3 inch drifts against rocks and walls but nothing on pavement and asphalt. Th...

ISS antenna

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:55:53 GMT

I have been tracking the ISS using my hamradio deluxe program and have decided to build a eggbeater style antennna. Ill make the phasing section soon as i get some 100 ohm coax and it will be test time!

Got the priveledges now what?!?!

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:26:58 GMT

Well, I finally got my upgrade to General and I’m feeling like my wheels are spinning. Looking around at the different HF rigs is almost dizzying. I know where I need to start but it always comes down to the short on money issue. I don't want to buy an ...

Winter All Over Again

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:09:20 GMT

Hello Fellow Hams. This is my first blog here on My Ham Shack. Like many places on earth we have winter in New England. This has been the worst I've seen in years December brought the the BIG ICE took down all my antennas but one wire no power for 14 d...

Frostbite

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:12:31 GMT

Yup, I did it. Not gonna lose any fingers but they surely hurt. DracOILa, my truck, stalled after leaving the driveway yesterday (moisture in the lines), so I took off a glove to turn the switch. Thats all it took. Perfect imprint of the metallic switch...

2009 Week 4

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:27:26 GMT

Another busy radio weekend. The Breakfast Club met then deployed to Ice Station Zebra. We ran 3 stations working all Modes and all modes at various times. We worked Winter Field Day, the CW 160 Contest and the BARTG RTTY contest. We went fro...

Hello from Down Under

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:16:14 GMT

G'day from Perth Western Australia. I am a DXer and love DXing, CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK and the ocassional SSTV QSO. Hope to see you on the bands 73, Lance - VK6DU

160 meter loop

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:49:48 GMT

Today i added some more wire to my 160 loop, got it resonant around 1.795 lol...now seems to tune easier...still havent added the 4:1 balun just feeding it with 9913 and using the tuner...

Tnx, STU,

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:16:25 GMT

for sending our winter back. Got about 15-20cents of snow in the back yard, with drifts over a meter. (-1.5F) Wind sculpting, the average depth is anywhere 'tween the two. Roads to the E/W closed this am, N/S routes remain open. If still closed at 6am...

New to MyHamShack.com

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:51:54 GMT

Not much of a blog but it's a start until I get it kick started here. I wanted to say hello and hope everyone is OK. 73, Larry W5LJM http://www.myspace.com/texasham

First Ham Radio

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:47:42 GMT

I don't have a radio yet any ideas?

Hello! visit my web

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:02:49 GMT

http://www.lu1bjw.net

CW gripes and practice

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:59:44 GMT

I love CW! The mode, the history, the reliability of it all; but... -lol and wtf?- are not a positive evolution of the lingo. I heard both this morning at 12:39z/1-25-09 7.033mhz, used against a op who was in over his head. Apparently this guy, this p...

Passed Element 3!!!!!

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 12:07:29 GMT

Happy to say that I passed the General Element 3 exam today. Traveled to White Marsh Md, and took my test, they were trying to get me to take the extra but, I figured I'd study a bit more before taking that one. Just couldn't be happier right at the ...

Finally got the rotor tested

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:51:47 GMT

First of all, please understand I have never owned a tower, beam or rotor before. I was eager to get home from work tonight, as I had visions of finally getting on the roof and snagging the coax off the KU4AB loop. It was a little tricky with some snow ...

Antenna update

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:49:19 GMT

I now have the 160 meter loop up and running...now to figure out all the tuning points for multiband operation and see how well it does...its not very high up and not hardly long enough but more wire can be added later and maybe raised in a few places.....

Page update..

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:01:01 GMT

I have been working on the page a bit tonight trying to get a better look to it..lol The 160 loop laying over here in the floor waiting to go up at the first warm weather and i almost cant stand the pressure....will it perform great or just be average?

Shack update...

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:24:06 GMT

ive been working on making the shack a little bit more enjoyable to be in for long periods of time lol.... more later

Hey im back again

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:23:11 GMT

after a while of not operating im back into the groove thanks to k4uad and some of the other hams in the ky/va/tn area

eShopping (c.1920 xmtr parts)

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:53:56 GMT

Ordered the tube and some vari-caps for the old time radio xmtr project. Found a great piece of old sawmill plank at the Medicine Bow Airport the other day. I'll use it for the radio base. Our airport is still a grass runway and only used by the 'skeet...

New Ham

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:21:26 GMT

I just got my Amateur Radio License on 01/05/2009 after many years of procrastination.

http://tono-radioseller.blogspot.com/

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:21:09 GMT

http://tono-radioseller.blogspot.com/

Hanging around for the holiday

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:46:22 GMT

I had the day off of work today for Martin Luther King Day. I hung around in the shack quite a bit. I wasn't having any luck making contacts on 20M PSK31, even though there was a lot of activity. I finally decided it was too nice of a day to be inside a...

2009 Week 3

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:37:35 GMT

This weekend was a great weekend to test my station and operation aids, it was a busy contest weekend + a long weekend thanks to a holiday. I have not yet competed in any contests but like to participate in them. W8EN - Gary Hardwick, and I decided t...

Ice Station Zebra

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:13:26 GMT

We have a remote location within approx 30 min drive time of most of us, this location has a high elevation and room to test many antenna's. We started placing antenna's and basics at this location during a very cold and windy day with snow and ice o...

More work on the shack

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:39:07 GMT

I wanted to wait until it was really cold out to do some more cable work. -30C this morning. Went out and picked up the rotor cable today. Got it through the wall with the coax and is now ready to go. Hooked the rotor up upstairs to test it and everythi...

A truly neat website (edited)

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:15:51 GMT

I found schematics and shopping lists for my next project(s) at (corrected web address) http://www.antiquewireless.org/otb/1920xmtr.htm Its a 1920's (tube) style 80m xmtr, they also have the same info for a rcvr of similar flavor. (I can practice my c...

IT SURE IS COLD AROUND HERE

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:57:11 GMT

Well, it is 0550 HRS. UTC. 16/JAN/2009 here and it is -5 Deg F or about -21 Deg C.... -25 Deg. F with the windchill. We have a foot of snow on the ground and more lake effect snow coming. Mercy! I had to put my Carhart insulated bib overalls on, Carh...

What to do, what to do....

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:57:10 GMT

I know it's only January but I have begun to think about what antennas to put on the tower when it goes up in the spring. The R7 has been sold, so looking for ideas for a HF beam. Plans are to put the 2m beam up for SSB, and I have been considering eith...

Brrrr....It's freakin cold!!!!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:24:51 GMT

What a day for a sit inside... If not any other day, today is the day I should have stayed in. The kids got to go into school late, Frederick Co. actaully had a two hour delay and there wasn't any snow on the ground at all. Woke at about 5:30 this mo...

PAR EF-40 review

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:34:05 GMT

OK, I said I PROBABLY wouldn't give this one a review, well, I changed my mind! Dale Parfitts 'end fed' forty meter dipole suits this locale well. Our town lot is long and narrow, with a setup that mandates feedline connection at one end of the prope...

Starting out 2009

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:25:09 GMT

After 14 days working on the new Logbook of the World Tiple Play Award I am 2/3 complete. Lots of fun, using the contests' , North American Traffic and Awards Net 3.905 at 0400z and a LOTW USERS on 3.618 at 0130z. I can have a Schedule to work you fo...

Welcome to my shack.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:24:18 GMT

Hello everyone, Welcome to my humble little shack, it's not much to look at but it works. After being out of HF for several years I managed to get another HF radio and antenna up to get back on the low bands. I have a FT-450AT radio with a MFJ-...

See my eHam Article ?

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:45:18 GMT

See my eHam article. http://www.eham.net/articles/20717#comments 73's, Bill - KA6KBC

CQ, CQ, CQ this is KB3RJH calling CQ, Over!!

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:46:31 GMT

Hi, The call sign is KB3RJH, the name is Anthony and my QTH is in Taneytown, MD. That's just south of Littlestown, PA about 8 miles or so... I passed my Technician exam on Fathers day 2008 so I've been a ham for about 6 months now. It's been a blast ...

Finally, the last Pixie posting.

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:10:42 GMT

I finished the last Pixie2. Pics are in my photo section. Using kit supplied parts, not optimized for 28MHz, it xmits on 28.0575 and not 28.060 as the crystal is labeled; probably at reduced power as well. Should I ever attempt another QRP rig I’ll st...

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:59:19 GMT

MY RADIO'S

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:32:51 GMT

MY MAIN RADIO IS THE FT-1000MP MK-5 USE A MOD YAESU MD200 DESK MIC, ALSO HAVE SP-8 SPEAKER, WITH FILTERS HF ONLY RIG ! * SOLD MY TS-2000 KENWOOD AFTER MORE THAN 5 YEARS OF SERVICE ! I HAVE BOUGHT A TEN-TEC JUPITER ? SOMETHING NEW TO LEARN & PLA...

MY ANTENNAS

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:12:07 GMT

WELL 1ST OFF I LOVE WIRE ANTENNAS, PRICE, EASY TO INSTALL AN WORK ON, EASY TO MAKE MY MAIN ANTENNA IS THE ORG VS G5RV-102 FOOT ALSO WORK 10-80 METERS WITH TUNER ALSO A 135 FOOT FLAT TOP,450 OHM LADDER LINE REMOTE BALUM,SHORTEST RUN SMALL COAX IN...

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:55:20 GMT

HSC (Pixie kit) Customer Service

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:59:00 GMT

As some of you know I purchased a P2 kit from Kenneke for 3x the price of a HSC kit, but it arrived promptly and works. You can't ask for better than that, if your willing to pay the price. After attempting to order from HSC twice and receiving an abso...

NEW CALL SIGN

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:04:59 GMT

N4MDB , GUESS WILL HAVE TO START OVER ? nd4mdb@live.com will start new BLOG TNX N4MDB MIKE

Antennas

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:27:22 GMT

Anyone have any suggestions for 6M and HF antennas for an Apt. Dweller? I really don’t have a lot of indoor or outdoor space. I have been tinkering with dipoles; the only hassle is that I have to take down what I put up. No permanent attachments to t...

40m Constipation

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:07:06 GMT

Tried to work some 40m CW last night, but I reckon it was 'nerdnet' night. Nothing but PSK31 gibberish heard the entire length of the CW portion of the band. With propagation as bad as it is, we're all compressed into narrower and narrower portions of ...

AL-80 B Amplifier

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:03:02 GMT

Deal in The works for a AL-80B AMP

RADIO'S

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:00:56 GMT

I HAVE AS MY MAIN REG, A FT-1000MP MK-5 YAESU 200 WATTS, SP-8 , MICROPHONE MD200 YAESU MOD, GREAT RADIO ! BACK UP RADIO, IS A TS-2000 ALL MODE KENWOOD HEIL G-4 DESK MIC 2M-6M-440-HF OLD STANDBYS, FT-101E,SP-101SP YEASU TS-700SP ALL M...

ANTENNAS

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:00:49 GMT

I LOVE WIRE ANTENNAS, CHEAP, EASY TO BUILD, EASY TO INSTALL, WORK GREAT HAVE A 102 FOOT, G5RV ARRL VERSION, NORTH & SOUTH 10-80 METERS. BUILDING 160 METER LOOP, FULL WAVE....! CAN'T WAIT 60 METER DIPOLE , GREAT BAND, I'M JUST STARTING OUT...! 20 ...

Success!

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:10:55 GMT

I'm back alive on 40m after I sorted out my problems, but this blog is about the Pixie-II. My XYL, Hussy, picked up some stuff for me today at Rat Shack. You guys know the place, they used to deal in RADIO stuff and not cell phones, GPS, and other ov...

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:42:11 GMT

Well, it is 0640 hrs. UTC 01/JAN/2009 and it is a New Year here in N/E Ohio. I hope everyone has very good and prosperous new year. God Bless and have great DX!!! 73, Stuart W8STU

Pixie2

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:42:44 GMT

What a fun lil kit! I'd forgotten what it felt like to assemble one of these. The process awoke some snoozing grey cells too. After work today I'll finish the kit components by installing the XTAL & R5. Taking apart dead junk for sockets & jacks to u...

MY STATION

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 02:48:32 GMT

MY STATION, IS SET UP IN A SPARE BEDROOM, AFTER THE LAST CHILD GOT MARRIED, 12X14 ROOM, WORKS OUT WELL, LEFT CONNER OF HOUSE, 1 WINDOW, HAVE MY RADIO'S ON A "BIG CONNER DESK" THAT MY WIFE FOUND AT A STATE SELL..! 36''X 24'' TOP HEAVEY...! $25 ...

Homebrewed QSL Cards

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:37:58 GMT

I highly recommend QSL Maker created by WB8RCR. All I can say is that it is amazing and even better - Free to use/down load @ http://qslmaker.mi-nts.org/ See below a link to some of the cards I've made - Just goffing around. 73's Bill ...

Homebrew - Tak-tenna or Tak Antenna ?

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:04:32 GMT

Hi All, A few months ago I posted a note about my homebrew version of this Antenna - I've done a little better write up that I have posted on my webpage. http://billbrwn.tripod.com//id3.html 73's Bill - KA6KBC

I took the lazy way out.

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:58:55 GMT

Chopped and spliced my flexweave so many times it ain't funny. Had the triband sloper working this morning on all three bands, then disaster! Disconnected the gator clip from the 40m section to work some 30m CW. The lead for the gator is/WAS part of th...

The TS-2000 has arrived!

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:31:15 GMT

What a beautiful radio. I remember when it first started appearing in ads in QST and I thought what an ugly radio. But now having one in front of me it is amazing what this thing will do. I can monitor the local repeater while listening for a 6m opening...

Back to the books...

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:25:36 GMT

I used to claim some proficiency at constructing antennas, until recently. As a younger ham I built everything! Yagis, end-fed and doublet zepps, j-poles, transmatches and the works. But apparently thats behind me. Problem 1: 17m hamstick dipole. Adj...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:08:32 GMT

Greetings, Well, it is 25/DEC/2008 0600 HRS UTC here in N/E Ohio and it is Christmas morning. We finally got our son's presents wrapped and put under the Christmas tree. That took a while, HI HI. Seriously, I want to wish all of you from my family to...

Xmas Eve 08

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:58:15 GMT

xmas Eve ‘08 Worked on the 74’ random wire antenna all morning. Planted another 8’ ground rod, tightened all coax/ground connections; raised the remote end to near horizontal orientation (in 60mph gusts). Using the MFJ941E I can now tune 40, 30, 17 &...

Random thoughts

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:37:39 GMT

Moved the rigs into the house. Couldn't heat a 6x8 garden shed to comfort level. Already tried the heated garage but the furnace NEVER shut off! Lost my privacy (piece and quiet) but no extremities! Ran ninety something feet of flexweave and tuned 40m ...

Bbbbbrrrr...

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:26:48 GMT

-30F windchill right now. It was a great day for antenna work! Have the rigs here at the home QTH, set up in a very cold garden shed. I miss my cabin and the towers, but that road is about to be snow-locked until spring. New AGM deep-cycle batteries a...

Can't wait for spring

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:00:01 GMT

The tower is now sitting in the backyard, waiting for spring to go up. I recently picked up a Yaesu G450XL rotor and am excited about getting the new station together. I recently traded my TS870S for a TS2000 which should be here in a few days. I will p...

IT'S OFFICIAL! MY 2nd HARMONIC IS COMING!

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:34:57 GMT

Well, it is 0030 HRS. UTC 19/DEC/2008 My wife and I found out today by the doctor my wife is 8 weeks pregnant. We are thrilled! My wife wants a girl. I want a boy. I have a blond hair now. If we have a girl my hair will turn white when she gets to ...

Vanity Call

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:25:13 GMT

Well, I have had KD4LT since May, 1981 and I just decided to jump into the "Vanity" call sign arena. Effective January 2009, My new call sign will be W4CCS. Why..? Well that is me and my wife's initials. Clyde and Connie Scott.. Got the 30L-1 rep...

W5GI MYSYTERY ANTENNA

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:47:59 GMT

Greetings, well, it is 05//DEC/2008 at 0320 HRS. UTC. and the snow has blanketed the ground once again. They always say, "Your antenna will work better if you put it up in bad weather." Well, that is true. My friend, Joe/KB8QID came over yesterday ...

Just before the snow flies

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:51:05 GMT

I lucked out more than I could have hoped for this time. I have three 4 foot sections of the ex-military fiberglass poles I'm sure you've seen available at just about every hamfest. I decided those 3 sections would be used to anchor the long end of th...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FELLOW HAMS

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:20:11 GMT

Well, it is 0515 hrs. utc. 27/NOV/2008 here in N/E Ohio so, it is Thanksgiving here now. I just wanted to wish everyone a very BLESSED and SAFE Thanksgiving from my family to your family. Try not to eat too much turkey or you will fall asleep and you ...

Good Signals

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:36:56 GMT

LZ1ANA, Bulgaria, Andy Antov, good signal on 40 meters this morning. First time for Bulgaria in a while. Sounds like things might be opening up a bit.

Whats new? RTTY .. I am thinking of trying it..

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:28:27 GMT

I have not been doing much here lately.. I have installed a laptop in my mobile to tag up with my SL-1+ digital interface... I think I want to try my hand at some RTTY now.. I have a buddy of mine W7LD Jack who does really well on RTTY.. So if anyone wh...

That didn't work out as planned

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:37:02 GMT

As it turns out, I've learned quite a bit about house construction while trying to put up the Rohn extendable pole. The first story of our house is brick. The second story is a different... story. It's siding. Okay, no big deal, right? Well, turns...

FIRST SNOW DAMAGE AT STATION - W8STU

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:57:16 GMT

Greetings, fellow amateur radio enthusiast. Well, it is 2144 HRS. UTC 22/NOV/2008 at the W8STU shack. The first snow and wind gave me some problems. I took a picture and posted it on my page. The snow hit us before we knew it. Local forecasters w...

Center support for the carolina windom

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:31:59 GMT

I've decided I need to do something about getting the center support higher than 20 feet for the Carolina Windom. The plan is: obtain a wall mount (which I've recently found locally) that I can mount an older Rohn extending pole to. Going to see how i...

What a day!

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 18:42:24 GMT

Started to the cabin this morning. Seven miles out my radiator decided to take a dump. Had just enough antifreeze/coolant to get back home. Apparently a sticky thermostat, seems OK now. While waiting on the truck to cool (at the house) I decided to m...

FIRST SNOW IS HERE

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:45:22 GMT

Well, It is 0436 hrs. UTC 11/NOV/2008 and we have had our first snow of the winter. We got eight inches of heavy wet snow today. All of the antennas are OK. Road crew got the snow cleared from the roads though. Though, morning commute was a litt...

QRL?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:50:17 GMT

Just saw some amazing sites of great hams, wanted to join the herd. More at a later date. Lex

NEW PICTURES OF THE SHACK

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:25:41 GMT

Well, It is 26,OCT. 2008 at 0500 hrs. UTC in the morning and I am up, (as usual) playing radio. I am a night person. I worked 18 years for the local Police Dept. There I worked 9 years of afternoon shift and 9 years on midnight shift. I think workin...

The tower is down

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:09:26 GMT

Dismantled the tower on Saturday morning. Came down pretty easy although one of the Cushcraft 2m/440 verticals broke into three pieces after swan diving 40 feet with the rope broke as it was being lowered to the ground. The rest of the job went smoothly...

K9L during the Illinois QSO Party

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:40:55 GMT

The Illinois QSO Party will be October 19th from 12:00 noon until 8:00 PM CDST 160 through 2 meters. I will be on from N9JF's using the special event call of K9L. K9L was issued as part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Lincoln-Douglas...

Near Fest IV 2008

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:56:02 GMT

Saturday in New Hampshire was a delightful sunny and warm October day. Perfect for strolling around the Deerfield Fairgrounds where NEAR-Fest http://www.near-fest.com/ was holding its forth Ham-fest and flea-market. I arrived at 8 AM and searched the it...

My first entry...

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:19:26 GMT

Well, what's new? I guess the latest addition to the shack is the Kenwood TR751A. Always wanted one and managed to find one in very good condition at a price that was to good to pass on. The radio is in excellent condition and I have since added a Mirag...

Got a Heathkit SB610 Oscilloscope

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:45:15 GMT

This past weekend I attended the Princeton Hamfest. Ended up coming home with a Heathkit SB610 Oscilloscope for what I consider to be a deal. The best thing was that it worked "out of the box" . I took it apart and cleaned it up. Nothing li...

My Location on terra

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:05:28 GMT

City: Derry County: ROCKINGHAM State: New Hampshire Country: USA Area Code:603 Latitude: North, Degrees:42.868982 Minutes: Seconds: Longitude: West, Degrees:71.310380 Minutes: Seconds: Grid Square: FN42iu

Incredible DX sept 3rd

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:34:23 GMT

Good morning, Had a AWESOME day DX'ing on the 3rd of September. Got to spend abt 4 hours in the shack in the digital modes, and worked 25 DX stations. All in all I worked over 11 different countries. These were Belgium, Ireland, Italy, Serbia, Engla...

Free On-Line Morse Code Trainer ?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:16:08 GMT

Hey All, Really neat site: http://lcwo.net/?p=main Free to use - Its free to Sign Up, but if you don't want to you can sign up under User Name and PassWord: test (Noted on the site) My code is a little rusty, but I can still do up into the 1...

Digital Modes..

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:15:17 GMT

We I have my Tigertronics SL-1+ working just fine not thanks to Jason @ Tigertronics.. I can be found on 30M PSK-31 on 10.140 USB...

Carolina Windom from RadioWorks

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:25:57 GMT

Finally got the radiating element off the ground. I still don't have the apex higher than 20 feet (the radiating element is 22 feet long), but at least it's off the ground. What I did is to use some dacron rope to tie it off so it could hang from an a...

Just a ordinary ham story...

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:32:19 GMT

It was in the Red Cross super camp 2008, tanay, rizal. An ordinary day …just other boring day in camp. I was assigned/ volunteered as a radio operator for 5 days with almost 600 participants and half are kids from the Red Cross Youth from all over the P...

New Net Control Coordinator

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:13:23 GMT

I've just become the new Net Control Coordinator for the Clallam County Amateur Radio Club, WA State.

My entry to myhamshack.com

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:42:13 GMT

Hi there fellow Ham de DV1KD my handle is Kim. I'm a holder of Class B (General Class) Amateur Radio Station License. I've been in the hobby for almost 20 years. My interest in radio started when I'm still a young boy when my father listens to his Sh...

my 1st blog

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:53:54 GMT

hello, this is my fist blog. at the moment just need 2 more QSL cards in my hands for me to mail out the DXCC. lately I have been making contacts on CW and working my NVIS doublet antenna. the sunspots have been zero and not much activity on the upper b...

Got stuck to two…

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:49:23 GMT

It all started on 11meter band which was an old cobra radio, I used to come by my friends house after school and his brother, the one who showed me a thing or two on the 11 and since then I got hook. when i reached 16, my dad, a fire chief in our munici...

50th Jamboree-on-the-Air

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:49:32 GMT

Back in the Day - I was very invovled in Scouting (Eagle Scout 1979 - Troop 512 Fontana, Ca) and Ham Radio - This was a fun event. Check it out. 73's - Bill - KA6KBC WHAT IS JAMBOREE-ON-THE-AIR The Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is an ann...

DX Spider node at NG9R

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:18:36 GMT

Well, I haven't given up on Linux yet, but for the short term I have a DX Spider node running on an older Windows laptop. Not completely painless but not all that hard either. Our local DX Cluster node has been off the air due to a forced remodeling pro...

ALL ABOUT ME

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:36:23 GMT

Hi all. I am age 48 and happily married to Irene for 24 years.I have 4 children, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 daughter-in-law, and 1 grandson.Clifford(24),Cory(21), Elizabeth(17), Molly(in law,22) and Trace(grandson).My oldest son is a Corporal in the United S...

Sign Guest Book

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:54:39 GMT

Sign my guest book

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:38:00 GMT

Getting wire antennas up in the trees

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:26:59 GMT

What does everyone else do to get their wire antennas up when you don't have a tower for a support? I have heard of wrist rockets, potato guns, bottles filled with water and bows and arrows. My personal choice is a 45 lb. recurve bow, a heavy fish arro...

Field Day 2008

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:39:50 GMT

Hi, I am just now updating my blog and realized I didn't finish my entry for FD 2008. This years FD was the most fun I've had on FD. I volunteered to be a coach at the GOTA station this year. For the past several years W8PGW and W8UM team up and ...

Linux users

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:52:18 GMT

I am looking for Linux users that wouldn't mind helping this old man getting his feet wet in the Linux world. I hope to put a DX-Spider cluster on and the fist step is learning something about Linux. if you are so inclined, drop me an email at ng9r@ng9...

6 meters and above

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:47:39 GMT

The 6 meter band is alway interesting, but especially so this summer so far. Opening to Europe are common and the have been several days that Japan stations have been worked. I estimate that form my qth, there has been some form of opening 25 of the pas...

Field Day this was Great!!!!

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:34:53 GMT

This year we (my brother and myself) went 2260 feet above sea level.. we made several antenna, G5RV and Windom, and I used my TS-570 and my brother used his 706mkiig with manual tuners and all needed to operate. we made 324 contact we have awesome food...

Tired of QRZ or eHam?

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:34:58 GMT

Lets get a good topic going here and see where it goes? Any ideas? This is an OPEN BLOG Forum...

Amateur Weather

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:34:42 GMT

So do we have any other amateur weather Ham's out there like myself? If so, what type and brand weather system do you use? I am using an Oregon Scientific WMR-968 with dual screens, one here in shack, and the other is in my bedroom. Also use Weather-...

ParZ End-Fed Dipole

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:39:11 GMT

I have had this antenna for several years and never put it up. Found it the other day and decided to give it a try. Although it is limited to 100watts, it is truly an amazing little antenna, especially for DX, as I have it installed about 70 degs off ve...

Field Day

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:41:06 GMT

Well Field Day 2008 is upon us. Hope the bands play right and everyone has a SUPER time. I will be operating from home in the AC due to recient medical reasons, can't take the heat. But I will miss hanging out with the guys. Alan de W4LGH

Kids Day 2008

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:06:46 GMT

On Saturday, June 21 we had 3 kids calling CQ for ARRL's Kids Day 2008. My 13 year old son, who is developmentally handicapped, made several contacts, including BC, Canada, southern California, and other stations in WA State. Our 11 yr old girl, who's ...

ARRL

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:06:28 GMT

I just joined the ARRL

My Dad - WB6CGN

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:07:30 GMT

Bill's- HomeBrewed Pan Cake - 40 Meter TAK-tenna I had planned on posting a quick note about a little "Home Brew" electronics project I made over the weekend, but as I was thinking about it I wanted to really talk about my Dad as Father's Day approac...

tube rugs and 10M

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:57:02 GMT

well, it has been a few months since I posted anything new here, so I thought I would pop in and catch everyone up on my activities. Been trying to get my CW skills back up to speed, since I spent a LOT of time using PSK-31 this last year. I will be...

Bill's- HomeBrewed Pan Cake - 40 Meter TAK-tenna

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:17:20 GMT

Ok - So no one is giving me any feedback - So I'm making my own. Project Overview So I've been reading about this Small Space antenna that is being sold as the TAK-Tenna. Really neat idea - Has a 30 inch boom and Spiral Coils on the ends. S...

40 Meter TAK-tenna ?

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:07:00 GMT

Hi All, Has anyone out there used one of these 40 Meter TAK-tenna ? http://taktenna.com/ http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6775 http://www.hamuniverse.com/taktennareview.html Description: Electrical Half-wave Dipole Antenna Rotatabl...

HW-101 is working

Sat, 31 May 2008 20:17:39 GMT

I can't take credit at all - my Dad, W9JXN Tony Sokol, treated me to a "Tony Sokol Special" (we've liked to say that when Howard Mills has done restoration work on his Collins gear that it's a "Howard Mills Special". To make a long story short, there t...

New transceiver - Heathkit HW-101

Sun, 25 May 2008 20:06:33 GMT

I wasn't quite expecting to come home with one (I was originally looking for a HW-12, mainly for the Collins Collectors Association 80 meter net, but I ended up finding a HW-101 with the PS-23 power supply for $100. We'll see how she fares when I get h...

New vanity callsign

Sat, 24 May 2008 11:17:32 GMT

I finally made the decision to apply for a vanity callsign to drop the KA prefix. It took the full 18 days the site mentioned for it to process, but I received it just in time for Dayton so the timing was perfect.

Saturday 24 May

Fri, 23 May 2008 22:52:39 GMT

Well after getting a couple of the hundreds or so of house hold jobs out of the way I have finally repaired my 1250 Mhz ATV beam and put a signal back into the local ATV repeater, not that the small verticle didn't do the job but the beam does it better...

Kenwood TS-450SAT is back on the air

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:08:55 GMT

Kenwood TS-450SAT is back on the air! the PLL unit was not the problem but a faulty Carrier IC was the problem. She has taken her place back on the desk and i'm back on 80 meters! 73

Field Day PLans

Fri, 16 May 2008 08:12:19 GMT

OK this year for field my brother and I have plans to go to higher elevation to northern PA in the mountains where we have family still in that area. The Equipment that we are planning to bring 2 - Icom 706mkiig's, 2-laptops, several wire antennas, tun...

First HF Contact

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:09:18 GMT

Several local operators where kind enough to help me ring out the kinks in the setup. I managed to make SSB phone contacts with them both. We were joined by another operator out of SC. Managed a contact with a decent signal report between middle TN a...

Net Check-ins

Tue, 06 May 2008 21:26:30 GMT

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 1900 - Turkey Heaven Mtn. Net (146.865 - 131.8) 2000 - St. Clair County ARES Net (145.13 - 103.5) 2030 - Alabama Emergency Net Y (146.160 - 100)

Tube rigs

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:37:32 GMT

Been a while since I posted anything new, so I thought I would catch up a bit on the tube gear. Been trying to generate 10m activity in this area, and using the tube gear on the 10m band, which isn't easy sometimes. The tube gear can be a bit finick...

First Rig/Station ?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:54:21 GMT

Hey All, So what was your first Rig/Station ? This is back in 1979 or so, when I first got my Novice Ticket. For me my first Rig was a Homebrew 6L6 Transmitter that my Dad (WB6CGN SK) and I built. I remember that I had to order Crystals from...

Hams In The "Fam"

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:58:46 GMT

Well all there are 9 active hams in my family and sadly one departed. KE3CK AA3MW N3CDX N3SLA N3TTK N3WWY KB3LAZ KB3NEY KB3NYU KB3RCR I guess you could say it a family hobby.

Some Fire in the Wire!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:17:40 GMT

I finally have a little oomph in my signal with the addition of a Collins 30L-1 amplifier (on loan from W9JXN). What a difference it makes! I can't wait to get my antenna a little higher so the radiating vertical element of the Carolina Windom isn...

Who got you Started in Ham Radio ?

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:34:00 GMT

I thought this would be an interesting topic. So who got you started in this Ham Radio Stuff ? For me I had two important elmers in my Ham Radio Life. My dad Jack (WB6CGN - SK) got his Tech Ticket in the early 60's. He was very interested in e...

40 meter FH Net, April 17, 2008

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:15:20 GMT

The net began in usual fashion. We received 2 check-ins pretty quickly and then issues began. During our 3rd check-in, someone began to transmit on top of each of the attempts by W0YSE. They used what appears to be JT65a RO at first then 73. At firs...

Why do so few hams use personal web sites?

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:12:59 GMT

Just curious, why do so few hams have personal web sites? This site certainly makes it easy to do and the only expense is voluntary. Then, to make it worse, almost half of the sites on here have no information on them. I can understand not wanting to p...

Silent Key Estates (no dis-respect intended)

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:08:40 GMT

Why is it when anyone sells equipment for a family of a silent key, they have to make sure everyone knows it is a silent key? It it to generate sympathy so the prices will be higher? Is it to advertise the fact everything is sold as is, no returns? Ju...

30 meter Feld Hell Club net April 14, 2008

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:34:00 GMT

30 meters has been hopping lately. QNI for the net went quite well as the stations coming back to me were 579 most of the time. Check-ins were: WB2HTO, Dave in MA; KO5G, David in TX; K5WTA, Jake in FL; N5ZTW, Delbert in TX; W5APS, Jim in TX. Though t...

Welcome

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:34:17 GMT

Hello and welcome to my new page... I live in Rose Hill Virginia and im medically retired so i spend some of my free time playing with ham gear and antennas to pass the time. Ham radio is a good hobby but it can get expensive and time consuming if you ...

40 meter Feld Hellschreiber Club Net March 27, 2008

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:55:02 GMT

40 meters started out pretty good. Stations were initially 599 all except WA0JYD & AA9DY who were 339 or worse. Check-ins were: N3LFC, AA9DY, WA3QHJ, W0HPE, WA0JYD, and myself. The band dropped out after about 35 minutes and the net was closed. Too ...

10m and Tube rig's

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:16:10 GMT

Hi, haven't posted anything in a while, so thought I would just catch up a bit. Been working on 10m a lot lately, although I have only made a few local contacts so far. Been trying to stir up some 10m activity in this area. I also have a friend who i...

Updated Shack

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:26:11 GMT

Well I have almost completed my shack upgrade.. the only thing left if to erect my 30 foot tower and put the Butternut HF5B and a 2 meter beam up..

HF Portable Ops in Okieland!

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:43:04 GMT

I am traveling to my fathers farm for Easter weekend. The plan is to take my HF gear and do some portable operating. The only antenna at my disposal will be his 3-mile long hotwire fence, hopefully I will be able to load it up for 20, 40, 75 and 160 m...

Never underestimate the wire antenna

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:12:53 GMT

I an somewhat antenna limited at home. Actually, I am not supposed to have any antennas up, but my landlord looks the other way with my attempts at skyhooks, or at least he has so far. Most of my HF antennas are wire, hung across trees and do not gener...

Hamstick Fan Dipole for HF

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:12:24 GMT

I have had a lot of emails about my HF antenna, so here is a brief description. I operated mostly mobile and only 10m and up from my home. After discovering PSK31 and other digital modes I wanted to relocate my ft-857d to the house and co...

K1NWB Blog

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:24:47 GMT

not much for writing, but here goes... ham since 57, U.S. NAVY radio opr on board U.S.S. Hissem DER/400...

Digital Modes

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:48:09 GMT

Well for sometime now I have had a SingalLink SL+1 interface but can still not get it to work right. I get it to key the radio & I can recive just fine but for some reason I can not get the signal out.. So anyone running a SL-1+ with a 706MIIG please le...

using standard phonetiics

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:57:55 GMT

I haven't posted here in a while and this subject came up today on HRHG yahoo group. This is a subject that I think is important. At least it is to me. Believe me I like to have fun with this hobby. My answer to this new ham about using standard phon...

new old gear

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:40:30 GMT

The other day I had a chance to swing a deal for some tube gear, which I happen to really enjoy. I had a Yaesu ft-857 which I wasnt really using to much other than for 2M, so I did a swap with a local ham that was looking for an HF rig fr his truck. I ...

w0zdw

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:19:34 GMT

I learned some about stealth antennas and QRP from my OL's Uncle Larry- w0zdw- Larry Haney from Colorado Springs. I finally have more time to learn....and he's a silent key now.

Panarama of the Tower and Back Yard

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:34:45 GMT

My Father (KK9E) took this picture and posted it on his web site. Quicktime needed to view this. By holding the left mouse button and moving it on the picture, you can get a look at the tower and back yard of my QTH. http://homepage.mac.com/panop...

Busy Working VP6DX

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:34:41 GMT

I Have been lucky enough to get VP6DX on all bands and modes from 160 to 12 meters. (18 band mode contacts) Hoping for some DX Gods to help out on 10 meters.

Be careful of what you wish for...you may get it!

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:07:38 GMT

Last year I mused over getting a vanity call with better phonetics for contesting. Specifically with a suffix DMW which happens to be my initials and cool sounding phonetics, "Kilo Nine Dead Man Walking". I applied for and received last June(07) the cal...

what dx contacts have you made

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:14:48 GMT

Made some nice dx contacts today Vp6dx, 4z5la, j79pn,ea8ak,& 8r1ak nice day for contact dx will try later.. let me know what your dx contacts were thank you for reading my site 73 de w3nrl Nick

w000t, new Vanity callsign finally here

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:41:12 GMT

Wow, after waiing for the F.C.C for what seemed an eternity, my NEW callsign is finally here. I went with W7DTG (my initials) for the new callsign. I would have had t at the same time that becky did, but I made 1 little change to it while in the proces...

packet spotting and CW Skimmer

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:34:24 GMT

I don't know who all uses packet for spotting DX stations or contesting, but there is a debate going on among the contesters about spotting being used by stations claiming not to use packet. A new method of spotting for CW operators is a recently intro...

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Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:19:25 GMT

Feb/10/2008 PLL unit for the TS-450SAT still not here , stuck in Quebec. 14 days now paid for 6 day shipping.

My New Ham Shack Page

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:38:27 GMT

Well, a new call sign and a new ham shack page. My vanity call sign was granted today (02/05/08)-W7RJW My initials. I like it-pretty cool.

New Callsign

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:44:22 GMT

Well, the FCC granted my vanity call sign today. Formerly ke7kwg, I am now W7RJW. 02-05-08

APRS Weather

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:45:54 GMT

I am working on a system that will allow you to build an APRS weather station for very low dollars. The hardware is working, I am working on the design for the Wind Speed Anemometer and Wind Vane. The Hardware is Microprocessor Based and easy to bui...

Ever get tired of reading QRZ, eHam or QTH??

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:01:44 GMT

Hi, I am really getting tired of reading the CRAP from all the angry and nasty people on the ham radio web sites. I have to say that if I had read all that stuff before I got my license I would have dropped the whole idea. I think some of that...

New callsign - W5JNP

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:36:59 GMT

About the time I get a few pictures posted and workout a password issue (my fault) I get a new call sign. So, what now. I guess I'll have to build a new profile / shack. Unless someone knows how to change callsigns. Anyway look for more in the...

Spar Winter field day

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:41:03 GMT

Well, the weekend event is now over with, and we have a total of 80 contacts under our belt for the whole weekend. Apparently it isn't as popular a contest as we had hoped, since a good number of the contacts had no idea why we were sending "winter fie...

Radio

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:36:23 GMT

Hello my name is Travis and I have been a ham since April 2004. I am 20 years old and I live in PA. I was introduced to ham radio by my grandpa Frank(ke3ck). I have many relatives in the hobby, so you could say its in my blood. I became a ham shortl...

SPAR contest weekend

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:08:49 GMT

Woot, another contest this weekend. All i got to do is set up ALL my gear out in the backyard in a tent, run a generator to the radios, and away i go !!! This weekend is the SPAR field day event. SPAR is the Society for the Preservation of Amateur Ra...

New To myhamshack.com

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:27:16 GMT

Well, I'm still waiting for my vanity call sign I applied for last week. The prediction is I will get my first choice of W7RJW. We shall see. I'm excited. At least I should have it by 2-07-08 when I do net control for our 2 meter club net. Even though I...

Spars winter field day

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:03:30 GMT

Me and my elemr have decided to perticipate in this new field day that started last year. We maybe going out to a camp ground or go out in the woods and run off of a generater operating phone and cw for 24hrs straight hopfully we can make it that long. ...

Comments are welcome

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:31:29 GMT

I build my own antennas, I have made several beams in the past. now i have several wire antennas, i made a windom and used that for several years then i was really interested in the Carolina windom so with the help of Radioworks - wrote Jim and made a C...

Western IL ARC Dinner meeting

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:48:39 GMT

Well, I know most of you aren't close enough to have any interest in what our local club does, but last night we had out annual dinner meeting. What made this special was the speaker, Ralph, K9ZO. Ralph is an enthusiastic ambassador for Ham Radio, an av...

ke2yk's Random Oscillations

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:58:33 GMT

see http://ke2yk.wordpress.com

160 Special

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:41:28 GMT

My Radioworks Carolina Windom 160 Special arrived yesterday. It'll be going up today to replace the CW 40 if everything goes smoothly.

k5lot/ navymarine corps marsnnn0yfa

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:54:15 GMT

serveing those that serve use you ham brain to help the country not just rag chew callk if you would like to help your country with your ham license281-501-1175 in just 90 days and passing a 100 question test you too can have a mars license which gives ...

Time for band scanning

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:00:52 GMT

Ok, now that the holidays are over it's time for the radios and band scanning and chasing the DX. Hope to QSO with you on the bands

1/2/2008

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:50:32 GMT

Today I listened around on 20... heard a few faint stations, didn't try working any of them I uploaded the rest of my 2007 LogBook to LoTW I got a paper QSL in the mail today, New State Confirmed, W7BW, Oregon Till next radio day 73 kc0y...

1/1/2008

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:39:00 GMT

Around 1800Z tried to work N6JWN on 14.250 rest of the band seemed dead

Blog Use

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:37:15 GMT

I'm going to be using the "blog" as a "log book" for my station