I have used the KC Keyer as a way to send CW manually for many years, and now all of my three (!) KC Keyes have problems. Most of the problems involve the membrane keypad having at least one non-func
I have an old BTI amplifier that has been rock-solid over the years. It currently is in two sections in the shack, and I want to reassemble it. The problem is that the metal screws apparently were th
The Central Texas DX and Contest Club (CTDXCC) will organize several important elements for the upcoming Summerfest in Austin in August, including two panel discussions, one for DXing and the other f
Wow! Thanks for all the terrific information received today. Lots and lots of replies. These will be used for "baseline opinions" at the Central Texas DX and Contest Club Summerfest program in Austin
Yeah Stan! At the risk of stirring up the "assisted is the only way because it's more modern" nest of hornets again, operating seriously in SOAB SO2R CW Unassisted is the main reason I maintain my hi
Bruce Horn has done a simple but really valuable service to the 3830 score-sheet on line. Granted, these are claimed, not "adjudicated" final scores. however now all SO2R entries are marked with an "
My novice ticket came in March, 1958 and I recall vividly the NR of that year as KN8JPV in West Virginia. Without going back and checking, it seemed that it lasted one or two weeks. I remember workin
This is a long, but good thread. If I may, and as someone who (as N2IC has pointed out to me privately {and correctly} is a dinosaur), does not even have Internet in the shack and still clings to TR-
Hopefully someone can help me on this. I asked Tree directly but he was not able to help. I am a loyal TR Log user on DOS. OK no need to tell me to QSY to TR4W. I know that but for now really would l
This explains exactly what is happening, Kevin. Thank you. So until Tree goes "back into the past" and he or someone else fixes this bug, the M (Merge) file is not gonna work. I'll follow up with sev
Anyone out there who could recommend a repair capability for a wonderful old (at least twenty years) JRC "NRD-525" SWL receiver? It was loaned out and apparently was affected by a nearby lightning st
For me, apparently a contrarian, a sturdy straight back chair with no arms and a soft "butt cushion" is ideal. I need to maintain a straight back with my chest close to the desk, in order to reduce d
"Me three." I guess it's time I admitted the hobby is taking important steps and leaving me behind. I "get it" that really serious DXers can't let any new band country, regardless of mode, get away f
The twenty-eighth running of the NSL will be held starting Thursday night, August 8th US time. The Ladder will run for eight consecutive weeks, ending on September 26th US time. The NSL is the only c
Agreed. Count me and my non-Internet shack in with the "keep unassisted" categories. At least, prevent the spotting mechanisms for unassisted. Fun is in the eye of the beholder. Jim N3BB There is sti
Agree with EA8RM, N2IC, and others. Many issues: 1. Personally, I have no Internet in the radio shack. So it's impossible for me to meet a Real Time Scoreboard or have Internet access. 2. I agree wit
We had those conditions Friday night. Talking with K5NA, both of us cut the operation short at that time. It was impossible to hear anything but very loud signals. Richard said the conditions early F
I'm unable to reach Glen or anyone else at Alpha Power. One of my 87A amps is there and was serviced and was ready to be shipped back, but I can't connect with the company on email or by phone. Any i
Glen got back to me. He's there, with lots of work (buried!!) and will get the amp on its way. Sorry to sound any false alarms, but was not able to make contact. 73, Jim N3BB Jim N3BB _______________
The CW Sprint ran two Saturdays ago, and the turnout was good. Thanks to quite a few who gave it a go for the very first time, or "came home" after a QRX. All in all, activity was good, but since it