Tom, Thanks for the SPICE model. 73, Keith NM5G Keith, I added a SPICE model of two low pass 3.6 MHz filters to my webpage. You'll see the stress on parts there for a 100 volt peak source through a 5
Good luck stamping out this type of operation. IMO, not going to happen. Best way to handle this situation is to ignore any boasting/posting of such operators. They know they cheated. They know the 9
Well said, succinct. The most difficult task for me has been number 1, when files from multiple PC's must be combined. There is usually a problem with at least one file where time/date was screwed up
I have this headset. It came with a leatherette pouch for travel. I take it on Dxpeditions, and have adaptors for Yaesu, Icom and Kenwood radios. The boom broke so I sent it to Bob Heil for repair. W
32 bit is more prevalent. 73, Keith NM5G Hello all, I'm going to be buying a new desktop computer for the hamshack. In my research, I'm pretty much decided in favor of Windows7 over Windows8. In Wind
All Contesters, There are stations signed up to work all Texas counties this year (this Saturday and Sunday) in the TQP. Many are for both CW and phone. Hours of operation are 0900-2100 Saturday, and
I totally disagree with this idea. Contesting should be fun and competitive. But contesters should play by the rules, or not at all. Even if assisted, do not put a contact in the log unless you have
Just to show how important equipment tests are, I used two 419's in the following DXpeditions with excellent results: VP8WWW - 2004 - Falkland Islands 9H3KD - 2006 - Malta 5J0E - 2008 - San Andres Is
First, I recommend you carry the equipment on the plane, if at all possible. If that is not possible, pack it with lots of surrounding clothing for extra padding. It is always best to have a "ham on
No mistake in the USA, where making money with ham radio is against the law. I am involved in all sorts of projects to enrich ham radio, but rarely find ANY ham willing to help. I am always looking f
Randy, You hit the nail on the head. Although our Texas QSO Party Committee is just a fraction of the CQWWCC, we also try to follow these very guidelines. BTW, the number of paper logs has diminished
When I tune around mobile on 20 meters for CW during a weekday, there is seldom anything below 14.050. On the weekends, it is a different ballgame. Maybe it would be good for phone contests to allow
I purchased an 87A in 1994. Since then it has been modified with Alpha-Max and an extra cooling fan for RTTY operation. It has never missed a day of operation for all these years. I also purchased an
The word going around at Dayton this year was that factory service is not reliable. 73, Keith NM5G What's the current ownership status of Alpha Amps? What is their service dept status, anyone have an
Fortunately, during the CQ WPX SSB contest, the YN2KW team in Granada experienced little to none of the complaints and accusations posted here. Plus, we had FUN! 73, Keith NM5G/YN2MG FWIW, I offer so
I like the Davis Vantage Pro 2. It is installed at 20 feet on my tower. I bought the cable for connection to the Internet. So, I can see from anywhere: http://www.weatherlink.com/user/kdutson/index.p
Now THAT is a cool video. How many operators can say they have operated like this? They better be pretty darn good! 73, Keith NM5G --Original Message-- From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@con
Few contesters today think about INPUT versus OUTPUT power. They think about the manufacturer specification of transmit power. My first nice rig was the Yaesu FT-101E, with two 6146 tubes in push-pul
This thread is generating a lot of negative discussion. Sounds more and more like politics to me. Time to switch to another topic. The Texas QSO Party is coming up next month. Join us for fun, no mat
I use Kenwood 480HX and Yaesu 857. Both get outstanding reports for CW 30 WPM operation. Both are mobile. 73, Keith NM5G Yes, but it's probably out of his price range, AND the TX is the dirtiest of t