After four years of pandemic, attending a Hamfest was a welcome change. The event featured various discussions and technology showcases, including a 12v power management system and a portable electronics workbench. Conversations centered around repairing repeaters, using packet radio, and teaching Esperanto for global communication. Old friends and acquaintances made the event memorable, signaling a successful gathering.
Category Archives: DIY
Hex Beam Assembly
Part 2 of building a Hex Beam antenna.
Antenna Fun…
Antenna fun of building and testing a great working antenna for shortwave.
Morserino 32 adventure
In an effort to learn Morse code even better, I’ve had recommendations to try out the Morserino. It is a micro processor based Morse code machine that will be an automatic iambic keyer as well as sending and receiving Morse code. It has Wi-Fi and LowRA transmission capabilities where you could communicate between two ofContinue reading “Morserino 32 adventure”
Antenna Fun!
Getting ready for CQ WW VHF contest, antenna design and testing.
Unun Musings…
Experience building Unum transformers for RF antennas and feed lines.
Get ready for Field Day Everyone!
Designing a full wavelength J Pole antenna for Field Day.
Starting an Antenna Design and Testing Course
Survey to find the level of interest in a computer modeling of antenna designs class.
Antenna Building 101
Well, what a weekend this was. Beautiful weather, temperature in the 70-80’s and a light breeze. I just did not put enough sun blocker on so I look like a lobster in the pot! David K1KK called and wanted to try out his new 60′ tall Spiderbeam pole and turn it into an 80 meterContinue reading “Antenna Building 101”
What you can do with help…
TV repair, capacitor replacement
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