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Hams here in the U.S. complain about the ARRL all the time. If you’ve read my blog for any length of time you know that I’ve certainly had my criticisms. When confronted by these criticisms, ARRL supporters will often say something like, “The ARRL isn’t perfect, but it’s the only organization we have.” This begs […]
Parts List P1 9 pin D socket with shroud.P2 8 pin mini DIN plug.Some 4 or 5 core shielded cable. Making Up Following the pictorial guide (right), solder wires between the relevant pins on each plug, not forgetting to slide the Mini DIN plug casing onto the cable before you start. The diagram is colour
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This lead is the audio data cable for some of the Kenwood Mobile transceivers. It is also available as part of the PG-5H kit where it is supplied along with a PG-5G lead. Parts List P1 & P2 3.5mm stereo jack plugs.P2 6 pin mini DIN plug.Some “figure 8” shielded cable or similar 2 core
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As you know, I teach a lot of classes. I’ve been doing it for a long time, but one thing that I’ve failed to do all these years is to survey the students. So, I’ve decided to start a survey. I’m hoping that a survey will help me improve my teaching and classes, and in the […]
Pages Home Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Suppliers Monday , February 17, 2025 AA blessing or a curse I got on the air for a bit yesterday to play around on 10 Meters . It was wide open and was buzzing with ARRL DX Contest activity . I only stayed on long enough to work about a dozen foreign countries , all with 5 Watts,of course . After that , I went POTA hunting for a . bit When the bell tolled midnight UTC , the bands once again became very , very quiet . Almost like a ghost town . The activity during the contest reminded me of my Novice days and even my early days as a General . Back then , it was very often hard to find a vacant spot on which to call CQ . It was not uncommon for there to be wall to wall , shoulder to shoulder stations occupying
I recently met my friend, M0WAL at the Henry Ford Museum. Sorry, but I forgot to ask him what model HT he was using.Pages Home Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Suppliers Friday , February 14, 2025 80 Meter Fox and the weekend Last night was my final appearance as a Fox for this season . Whew I pulled both a 40 and 80 Meter stint for Steve WX2S while he was busy dealing with some family issues , as well as my own two 80 Meter sessions . It was a lot , but it was fun The jury is still out on whether or not I'll volunteer next season . Since I don't post to the K4OAQ real time maps , if I do volunteer again , I might just get turned down . Time will tell and I have a long time to think about . it Band conditions were not the best last night . The k Index was a tad over 4 and there was ferocious QSB at times . It seemed particularly bad when I was trying to work Don K9DRPPages Home Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Suppliers Thursday , February 13, 2025 KX3 a dinosaur Wow I was slightly taken aback reading a thread on the Elecraft AX KX KH1 groups.io reflector the other day . Someone was asking if there was any news about updates upgrades to the KX3 at Orlando . Hamcation Admittedly , I'm biased I absolutely love my KX3 and at this point , the only way you're going to take it away from me is to pry it out of my cold dead fingers . I also admit , I'm not an EE and I'm not the tech wizard either . I also don't need to change rigs as often as I change my underwear still , I was surprised by a new model must be designed to succeed the KX3. There are just too many things to improve , including the basic circuitry ReallyAt HamCation in Orlando last weekend, Ken, KN2D, gave the above presentation on how to increase your club’s member participation. He’s a marketing guy by profession, and it shows. He does have some great ideas about how to get members more engaged. One of the ideas that I especially liked was asking inactive members why […]
Pages Home Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Suppliers Tuesday , February 11, 2025 Took a plunge An e-mail popped up on my phone today that eBay had some new listings of RigExperts antenna analyzers . I've been wanting one for a very , very long time and a pre-owned AA-30 Zoom was up for just under 150. The seller , who has a high satisfaction rating , stated that it's in very good used condition I decided to take my chances and took the plunge . This will be so handy in setting up tuning the Buddisitck on the magmount on top of the Jeep . nbsp I figured that it might be a long while before I'd see a RigExperts analyzer that was affordable , again . It may arrive at my QTH as early as Friday , but knowing my luck , it will probably be here next week .Pages Home Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Suppliers Monday , February 10, 2025 Did get on the iar last night For the Saint Max Net , which was very light due to some sort of football game that was taking place in New Orleans last night . I jest , but can you imagine if the Superbowl had taken place a few weekends ago when the Big Easy had that snowfall The game is moved to a neutral site where the weather is supposed to not be a problem , right Anyway , that DuraFlame space heater I purchased last year made all the difference again . It raised the temp down in the basement just enough to make it somewhat comfortable . nbsp We had snow and ice Saturday night into Sunday morning . just enough to be an annoyance . We have another disturbance forecastedPages Home Portable QRP Ops Morse Code Operating Mixed Media NJQRP Skeeter Hunt Suppliers Sunday , February 09, 2025 More updates and some thoughts I haven't been posting much as of late , and for that I apologize to all of you who follow my exploits . This heart issue has kept me pre-occupied . It's not as dire as my imagination likes to run away with and think that it is , but it still leaves me unsettled at . times The cardiac catheterization last Tuesday went well . All these years of this American of Polish descent eating ham , kielbasa and stuffed cabbage and my arteries are still clear However , I do have a mitral valve leak which needs to be taken care of . So I have an appointment with another cardiologist who specializes in taking care of this kind of thing at a bigger hospitalThe Washington Post is reporting that tariffs may make orders from Chinese vendors more expensive. While the article specifically calls out Shein and Temu, orders from Ali Express could also be affected. The report notes, President Donald Trump has revoked a nearly century-old tax loophole that saved companies from paying tens of billions of dollars […]
Here are a couple more QSLs for my collection of QSLs from stations whose call signs spell words. I had a nice rag chew with Dave, K9HIM, on 30 meters. I worked Mark, K7NEW, during the North American QSO Party.