Author Archives: Jay
HK0NA expedition on three bands
This video was shot at home about 1730 local today, all with my wire antennas here at home. Worked on 5 bands and counting, but this is a nice snap shot of what I am hearing. For more info, visit … Continue reading
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The rise of DMR in amateur radio
Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) is on the rise in the amateur radio community, and here is a little proof. I’ve been experimenting with the mode (aka MOTOTRBO) since the fall on our UHF TRBO repeater system. As you can see, … Continue reading
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Papa Alpha QSO
It’s almost becoming routine to work stations in EU on 10 meters lately, which is great. It is high at the top of the list for favorite bands in my book. This op in the Netherlands took the time to … Continue reading
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New Yaesu digital radios coming soon
This year at Dayton should be an interesting show with regards to digital communications. DSTAR seems to be moving further downhill in choices for digital mobile radio in the amateur radio world. APCO25 has been common for years across the … Continue reading
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Missed opportunities
Why does six meters decide to suddenly open from Central Virginia, to the Caribbean in the middle of the winter when it never opens, for like 5 minutes at a time and then close back up for who knows how … Continue reading
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A new life for an old radio
This Lafayette 11 meter rig has been around for almost 35 years, and has been passed around to many of us, mainly Doug and myself. You likely had a QSO with one of us years ago on it or perhaps … Continue reading
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Postage increases again
The price of the first-class stamp will go to 45 cents starting on January 22nd, 2012. The cost to mail a postcard will go up three cents to 32 cents, letters to Canada or Mexico will increase five cents to … Continue reading
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An impressive QSL collection
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Moving up in the world
No words are necessary. See what has been added to the shack.
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Ham radio is at an all time high
I’m sure you all knew that. Hell, I bet most of you read this article elsewhere. But for those of you that are just casual operators (Neil) here is your motivation to do something with yourself. Check out the video … Continue reading
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