The other day my package arrived with what should be the board and programmed chip. But what is in it? Indeed a PCB and programmed chip, but for another kit: LC-meter. Bummer. I phoned the supplier and I should send it back so he can return the correct package. Have to wait a few days [...]
One option that is not available for my Kenwood TS-450SAT is a buildin voice keyer. That’s a shame, but if it isn’t there and you still want it, you probably can buy it or…. build it! I could find some MFJ voice keyers, but to spend more then hundred euro’s for a voice keyer I [...]
I use DXwatch as my primary dx cluster for years now. Funny how it never crossed my mind I could also make an account for this site so I also can add spots. The other day I signed up for an account (free) and I discovered another cool thing! You can create filters for specific [...]
Two weeks ago we’re started a building project at our local club to build a little simple portable 80 meters receiver. It is intendant for use as a fox-hunting receiver. I managed to finish soldering the PCB in one night. But now I’m working on the casing. The casing originally presented in the design I [...]
Besides this site, I’m also writing for the site of our local club Veron PI4RCG. It is really nice to do, but it also takes up a lot of time. And of course I’m also practicing for my morse skills. First we have to learn how to receive morse code. So this is what I’m [...]
Last weekend I’ve experimented with psk31 for the first time. Made a really simple setup. Connected my girlfriends laptop (the only Windows one in the house) directly to my FT-817 with 2 mini-jack cable (audio in and out) and the data-cable. Run Ham Radio Deluxe. Could get it to work very well. After a few [...]
Well, that was a very nice contest! I went from Schalkwijk (see previous post) to our new clubbuilding the NERA-building. There were a few club members so I joined them. Later on that evening I went home to pick up my own rig. The evening went by and I made a few (35) contacts. About [...]
Only one hour left from the start of PACC 2009! I’m in Schalkwijk, Netherlands. On a farmer land we make the last preparations on the antenne’s. A FD23 for 10,15 and 20 at 23 meters high. Open dipoles for 40 and 80. And an 40m sloper for 160. Let the party begin!
Every Dutch radio amateur who loves to DX just a little bit, is putting everything in place for this weekend. Some ham’s polishing their keyers at home. Some hams are putting up just another wire to be able to work that special band. Others are joining in groups and use a piece of farming land [...]
In an earlier post I’ve talked about QSL-cards. My conclusion is that the good old QSL-card still is a fun thing to exchange and I don’t want to get rid off yet. The problem is, I still never had one printed. When I got my novice license back in 2003 I never made any QSO’s [...]