Key/Radio Switchbox
I have wanted to make some type of switchbox that would allow me to switch radios for a set of keys. I pulled something in my back so I needed to take it easy. Instead of field day, I built…
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K3Y 2025
One of my favorite operating events is the K3Y Straight Key Month. The SKCC holds this event every January to celebrate the anniversary of the SKCC. SKCC started in 2006 on a QRZ.com forum thread as a way to have…
The Begali Trifecta!
I now completed my collection of Begali Keys! In January 2023, I purchased the Begali Camelback straight key. It became my standard straight key for use at the main operating position. Being a lover of bugs, I ordered the Intrepid…
2024 160M Contest
It is that time of year again, Christmas Lights, Holiday Music, early dark evenings, frigid temperatures, and of course, the 160M Contest. My plan this year was to make a larger effort, but due to other activities, was only able…
ARRL SSB Sweepstakes – 2024
Being a CW enthusiast, I am not really an SSB contester but I do like to dabble in it a little. I find SSB contests more exhausting than CW contests. This year, I made a goal to get a clean…
Slow Scan TV from the ISS
Many on the Amateur Astronomy Digital Voice Net have been enjoying Slow Scan TV (SSTV) from the International Space Station. Occasionally, ARISS has special SSTV transmissions from the Space Station that allow hams all over the world to capture pictures.…
ARRL CW Sweepstakes – 2024
Many of my friends know that my favorite operating event of the year is the ARRL November CW Sweepstakes. It seems my entire ham radio year revolves around this oldest of ham radio contests. This past 2024 edition of the…
Drake 4B Line
A recent acquisition, an excellent condition Drake 4B line which includes a TX4B, R4B, MS4 Speaker and Power Supply, MN4, and WM4. This was given to me by a good friend and fellow ham radio operator. He attempted to sell…
N8XE Mobile HF
I recently obtained a 2020 Honda HRV and I wanted to add HF to it. My FT857D and Yaesu ATAS120 mobile HF antenna was collecting dust. I wanted to get back into doing HF mobile since I had the ability…