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Re: QRP-ARCI Spring QSO Party!!
Worked 7 stations in the limited time I had on 40M, but did not log anything but calls and times. I really liked the patience people had. I was using an old QCX with the micro switch as the key...I'm
By jjpurdum · #8287 ·
Re: QRP-ARCI Spring QSO Party!!
I got on at 00:00Z and ran until 02:00Z and had to QRT.? I had intentions to sneak back on at about 04:00Z but the sandman showed up and it just didn't happen. I had a blast though, 40m was busy and
By Brian KB9BVN · #8286 ·
Re: QRP-ARCI Spring QSO Party!!
Was a good party, but wish I¡¯d started earlier and others stayed longer. ?By late evening everyone was gone. Should just use pen and paper logs from now on! ?N1MM is too fast in ESM mode to change
Spring QSO Party
Man...I got on 20m at 00:00Z and it was dreadful.? At about 00:15Z I moved to 40m and found the QRPers! I had to QRT at 02:00z...the Party runs until 06:00 so maybe I? get back on in a while. So far
By Brian KB9BVN · #8284 ·
QRP-ARCI Spring QSO Party!!
Starts at 00:00Z tonight and runs until 06:00Z That's 8PM EDT to 2AM EDT Use the autologger at https://qrpcontest.com/qrparci_spring/ Rules can be found here:
By Brian KB9BVN · #8283 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
Naw...I figured that you'd know all about assembly. My first commercial rig was a Heathkit DX-20. I built my first transmitter (homebrew 15W) when I passed my Novice exam in 1953. As I mowed more
By jjpurdum · #8282 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
Ha! That's great... But what's happening is that she's pressing down with so much force that it liquifies the solder. Gotta be... I think I'll be okay. I've been building since 1965, Heathkits of
By Brian N4TRB · #8281 ·
CW Practice / Rag Chew
On 4/11/25 I had a CW practice / rag chew session on 30 meters. I worked five stations: Date / Time Call Bnd Frequency Mode Power Rec Snt SPC# Name Comments Off 4/11/2025 14:35 AB2EW 30 10.108 CW 100
By Ed AB8DF · #8280 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
When I worked at RCA Astro in the '80s, we had an post-grad intern for the summer.? Bright kid, working on his *master's* at a prestigious engineering/technology institute in Massachusetts, asked me,
By Don N2VGU · #8279 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
How sad is that... Jack, W8TEE
By jjpurdum · #8278 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
I think I'd know it long before the olfactory sensors had a clue! Jack, W8TEE
By jjpurdum · #8277 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
My rule of thumb:? If I smell chicken frying, I'm holding the iron wrong.
By Brian KB9BVN · #8276 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
Jack, Brian, That soldering photo should be part of a question in every ham radio exam. I know many Extra Class hams that wouldn¡¯t able to see the issue in the photo. Dave K8WPE
By David Wilcox K8WPE · #8275 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
Wow - SuperWoman is in disguise there!!!!? 73 de Lee KX4TT
By Lee KX4TT · #8274 ·
Re: FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
Brian: I would confirm with Rex that he has space reserved for you. In the past, the projects were handed out at the start of the Build-a-thon. Most people bring their own tools, but Rex usually has a
By jjpurdum · #8273 ·
FDIM Build-a-Thon Question
Hello! This isn't my first FDIM, but it is my first Build-a-Thon. So, a couple of questions for those more experienced. 1. May I assume that I should bring my normal soldering station & various items
By Brian N4TRB · #8272 ·
QRP ARCI Spring QSO Party tomorrow night
The QRP-ARCI Spring QSO Party starts tomorrow evening on Aprll 12th at 0000 UTC That's 8:00 PM EDT, 7:00 PM CDT, 6:00 PM MDT, 5:00 PM PDT - the Sprint Runs for 6 hours. All the details can be found
By Larry W2LJ · #8271 ·
CW Practice / Rag Chew
On 4/08/25 I had a CW practice / rag chew session on 30 meters. I worked three stations: Date / Time Call Bnd Frequency Mode Power Rec Snt Name SPC# Comments Off 4/8/2025 14:14 W9TO 30 10.111 CW 50
By Ed AB8DF · #8270 ·
Re: CW Practice / Rag Chew - note change to 30 meters
Walt, Thanks for the note. Do some antenna research and I think you will be able to find a solution that will address your issues. Just get on the air! Ed AB8DF
By Ed AB8DF · #8269 ·
Re: CW Practice / Rag Chew - note change to 30 meters
Hi Ed. I just want to say how impressed I am by your dedication to helping CW operators get on the air. Posting the data and being just as enthused with one participant as several is a wonderful
By soddy N4NMN · #8268 ·