Tag: HAM Radio
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 13
Have I turned to the dark side of CW operating? I once swore off any notion of owning a semi-automatic bug, but I now own four such devices. And guess what, they’re actually kind of cool.
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Yaesu FT-891 Mobile Installation – Part 2
In part 2 of this series, I install the ATAS-120a antenna and tackled the task of providing an adequate ground plane for it through the use of just two bonding straps. Success was acheived and all is good in the world.
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Replacing Begali Simplex Feet
Got a Begali Simplex with the original feet attached? Does it move around too much on every surface you set it on? Here’s how to fix that.
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 12
I’ve got good news to share this week. I’ve completed my FT-891 mobile install!
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 11
I attended my first hamfest this weekend. Found some great deals and had fun helping my club out with running the equipment sales.
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 10
What is APRS used for? I have no idea. Winterfest is coming (although it’s more like Springfest this year with these temperatures!) Want to win a new ICOM IC-7300 MKII? Read on to find out how.
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 9
I thought Phil saw his shadow? What’s with these lovely outside temperatures?
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Yaesu FT-891 Mobile Installation – Part 1
In part one of this multi-part series, I start the process of installing the venerable Yaesu FT-891 mobile HF rig and ATAS-120a antenna into my car. Fun times all around!
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 8
I made progress on the FT-891 installation, finally. Still having some tuning problems that need sorting out. The ARRL Intl. DX – CW contest was this weekend. Did anyone participate?
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 7
Broke my inactivity streak with some WSJT-X work. It’s been a while for me with those digital modes. They haven’t changed. I also took the first step in participating in the Skywarn program.
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