Super Antenna MP1-C vs. EFHW
I ran an experiment today. I set up my Super Antenna MP1-C on 20 meters and double-checked my EFHW 49:1 UnUn/Transformer to make sure it looked alright, including hooking it …
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Amazon Basics USB 3.0 Extension Cable for Digital Modes
My Icom 7100 is not on my desk – its on a shelf closest to where its most convenient to route the HF and VHF/UHF antennas located in my attic. …
Amazon Basics USB 3.0 Extension Cable for Digital Modes Read MorePOTA Fail
So Kristi and I tried to do a POTA. Nope. We walked around Waneka Lake and I called CQ on 146.520 to no avail. There was a point where I …
POTA Fail Read MoreJS8 and JS8Call
I had my first QSO on JS8 this afternoon on 14.078. I answered Gary, KM6BYW’s CQ and we talked about QRP. He helped me keep my power down by showing …
JS8 and JS8Call Read More9:1 Fail
I’m trying to reply to W8LLW on 14.xxx calling CQ but I can’t seem to reach him. I tried on 25% Then 50% Then 100% Nada. This is on my …
9:1 Fail Read MoreÆØRS
I got my new call sign today! AE0RS. It’s taking a little getting used to since I’ve been KF0BBY for the few months I’ve had my ham license but I …
ÆØRS Read MoreVHF/UHF Digital Modes
I came across this post today that is a few interesting talks about VHF/UHF digital modes using very cheap stuff. https://cupano.com/wordpress/index.html%3Fp=395 https://cupano.com/wordpress/index.html%3Fp=793.html I perused his website and noticed he was …
VHF/UHF Digital Modes Read MoreQRM
Soooo today there was some strange but not unheard of interference… First off, I thought my new 49:1 transformer was busted. I re-installed it in my backyard on my deck …
QRM Read More49:1 EFHW Multi Band UnUn Transformer Build
I decided to build another antenna and chose a 49:1 UnUn (or Transformer depending on which side of the fence you’re looking at it from). I had about 70 feet …
49:1 EFHW Multi Band UnUn Transformer Build Read More9:1 UnUn Testing
I’ve tried a few times to build my 2nd EARCHI UnUn/Balun/Transformer in a nicer box and use 18 gauge stealth wire. I read http://www.webclass.org/k5ijb/antennas/End-fed-multiband-antenna-BalunDesigns.htm as well as VE3EED and several …
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