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Spooltenna Demo
开云体育Rob Bowser at Panther Creek Systems had generously donated a new antenna to the FDIM Door Prize collection.The new antenna is called the Spooltenna. Tom Witherspoon K1SWL just put up a Youtube demonstrating it when he used it during a Ham Radio Workbench On The Air outing. Check it out, looks pretty interesting. de KB9BVN Brian -- 72 de KB9BVN |
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CW Practice / Rag Chew
开云体育On
4/04/25 I had a CW practice / rag chew session on 20
meters. I worked two stations and had long chats with
them:
Conditions were OK.
SSN = 124, SFI = 178, A = 26, K = 4.
My next CW practice session will be April 07 at 09:00 EDT / 13:00 UTC on 20 meters.?Anyone and everyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions. Details: Date
- April 07 2025
Time - 09:00 EDT ?13:00 UTC Band - 20 Meters How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF. That will tell
you what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that
frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there
is a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the
action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will
invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table
QSO.
Reply to this email if you have questions. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS Ed AB8DF_._,_._,_ |
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QRP -ARCI Spring QSO Party next weekend!
There's a lot going on the air next weekend, make sure you join in on the fun ......
The QRP-ARCI Spring QSO Party is next weekend: ?https://www.qrparci.org/contest/spring-qso-party ? We are still at the peak of Cycle 25. How far can your QRP signal go? Even if you make only a QSO or two give the QSO Party a shot. I'll bet you'll find it's like Lays Potato Chips - you can't have just one! ? 72 de Larry W2LJ - QRP-ARCO Contest Manager |
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Re: Updated (and final) Version of T41 book
Hi Greg: Al and I are having dinner together tonight to talk about that very thing. I have a couple of add-ons for the T41 and I'll find out Al's plans later tonight. I also have a non-programming, non-ham radio book in mind, too. I did want to thank you for all your contributions over the years...they have been invaluable! Jack, W8TEE
On Friday, April 4, 2025 at 01:13:21 PM EDT, Greg, KM5GT via groups.io <gregtilford@...> wrote:
Thank you for the 7 years of blood, sweat and I'm sure tears (or almost tears).? I'm still working on my v12, but I'll get there.??
Now, the question that I am sure is on everyone's mind, what's next (after the long vacation)? ?
73, Greg, KM5GT
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Updated (and final) Version of T41 book
All: Al and I have just updated the 3rd edition T41 book. We moved the calibration info from Appendix C to its own chapter (20). The expanded instructions and new software make T41 calibration much easier. We have also updated the narrative in numerous places and have concentrated discussions on the V12.6 release where those changes are important. Some of you are asking yourself: Do I need to buy this update. Truthfully, if you already own the 3rd edition, we would say no. Most of the important changes are discussed on the web site and photos and schematics are available there, too. On the other hand, this is the last change we will be making to this book. Al and I have been at this for almost 7 years now and we're getting a little burned out. For that reason, we are turning this site over to Oliver King, KI3P, and Dr. Bill Schmidt, K9HZ. Al and I will continue to be active relative to the T41, but will leave the details to Oliver and Bill. If you do want the final version of the book, its new cover looks like this: The book is actually available now, but
the Amazon ad will not reflect the new cover for about 10 more days.
(If you order now, it will be the new version.) If you are attending
the FDIM conference this May (coincides with Dayton Hamvention and
the conference hotel is about 10 miles away), Al and I will be
selling autographed copies on Thursday night (May 15th) at
the conference hotel starting around 8PM. We have reduced the price
of the autographed copies from $12,500 to $40...which is a deal and
less than the Amazon price! If you have a previous copy of the book,
bring it along and we will be happy to sign it.
This has been a fun project and we want to thanks the hundreds of people have contributed to its improvement over time. We hope that continues long after Al and I are gone.
72, Jack Purdum, W8TEE Al Peter, AC8GY |
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PRC319 Loaner Available
? There is a PRC319?Free 'Loaner' available to any ham in?the USA. If you have been wanting to try one out, or use it for
a club presentation, Here is your chance.
or read G0ozs's web site at:? The 319 is a fixed frequency, channelized HF radio, so there is no tuning around. It runs CW, SSB or Data at 5W or 50W.
When it becomes available,?i will notify you and you will then send me $100 for initial shipping. You must pay the shipping both ways (about $200 total). I will refund any excess shipping fees. Alternate plan:? You can reserve it for your 2 week vacation to Colorado and pick it up in COS and deliver it or ship it back. Pick?it up, use it for POTA/SOTA's and return it all free. Sorry, no shipments can be made outside?of the CONUS.? (Not available to FL, AK, HI, or PR).
You must use your own key/keyer. ? It can only ship UPS because of the battery restrictions. You must have a General?or higher class FCC license and be listed in the FCC data base. This 319 was donated to the '319 Loaner Program' by? Clare Owens Jr,? ? N2RJB,? Apex,? NC. and accessories by Al G8LIT. Reply direct to? ?w0rw777@... Paul Signorelli? ?W0RW Colorado Springs, CO |
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CW Practice / Rag Chew
开云体育On
3/31/25 I had a CW practice / rag chew session on 20
meters. I worked one station:
Conditions were OK.
SSN = 111, SFI = 171, A = 6, K = 3.
My next CW practice session will be April 04 at 09:00 EDT / 13:00 UTC on 20 meters.?Anyone and everyone is welcome. This practice is intended for operators who are new to CW or they need some practice. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR YOUR CW IS. Mistakes are OK. Poor fists are OK. Slow speed is OK. Really slow speed is OK. This practice is meant for you to improve your CW. I will do my best to adjust to your skill level. Operate at any power level. If several stations show up, I will operate as a round-table control station. I will do it as a round-table so everyone gets a chance to transmit. Please listen to my directions. Details: Date -
April 04 2025
Time - 09:00 EDT ?13:00 UTC Band - 20 Meters How to find me - I will find a clear frequency and call CQ. Go to the Reverse Beacon Network and search for my call sign AB8DF. That will tell you
what frequency I am on. Tune your station to that
frequency and if you hear me give me a call. If there is
a QSO in progress, please wait for a break in the
action. Then send your callsign. If I hear you, I will
invite you to join the QSO and start a round-table QSO.
Reply to this email if you have questions. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW POOR CW IS Ed AB8DF_._,_._,_ |
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Flying Pigs QRP Club Events for next three months
开云体育"Run for the Bacon"? is a no holds barred 2 hours sprint, Use any bands but WARC.? No speed limit, but QRS is appreciated.April 20th - Run for the Bacon CW Sprint (2 Hours) 23:00Z to 01:00Z – Use the Auto logger. May 18th - Run for the Bacon CW Sprint (2 Hours) 23:00Z to 01:00Z – Use the Auto logger. June 15th - Run for the Bacon CW Sprint (2 Hours) 23:00Z to 01:00Z – Use the Auto logger. ? RFTB Autologger is at ALSO…for you Flying Pigs new to CW, or old to CW and want to participate in a slow code sprint event, we have the 40m Walk for the Bacon Slow Code CW Sprint.? The WFTB sprints are 1 hour each night.? ? 40m WFTB runs on the first back to back Wednesday and Thursday of every month.? The Wednesday night sprint begins at 00:00Z Wednesday evening for 1 hour from 00:00Z to 01:00Z, then it continues Thursday night from 02:00Z to 03:00Z. All logging is done on the autologger. Evening of Wednesday April 2nd at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 40m 7050 Khz to 7065 Khz. Evening of Thursday April 3rd at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 40m. 7110 to 7115 Khz ? Evening of Wednesday May 7th at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 40m 7050 Khz to 7065 Khz. Evening of Thursday May 8th at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 40m 7110 to 7115 Khz . Evening of Wednesday June 4th at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 40m 7050 Khz to 7065 Khz. Evening of Thursday June 5th at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 40m 7110 to 7115 Khz. WFTB 40m logger is at:? 20m WFTB runs on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month.? The Wednesday night sprint begins at 00:00Z Wednesday evening for 1 hour from 00:00Z to 01:00Z, then it continues Thursday night from 02:00Z to 03:00Z.? All logging is done on the autologger. Evening of Wednesday April 16th at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 20m 14061 Khz to 14065 Khz. Evening of Thursday April 17th at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 20m 14061Khz to 14065 Khz. Evening of Wednesday May 21st at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 20m 14061 Khz to 14065 Khz. Evening of Thursday May 22nd ?at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 20m 14061 Khz to 14065 Khz. Evening of Wednesday June 18th at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 20m 14061 Khz to 14065 Khz. Evening of Thursday June 19th ?at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 20m 14061 Khz to 14065 Khz. WFTB Autologger is at:? Good luck and we hope to hear from everyone on the air!! -- 72 de KB9BVN |
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Monthly Reminder
开云体育Monthly Reminder: The QQ is published in January, April, July, and OctoberThe April QRP Quarterly is running on time.? Look for it to be mailed out mid April. I updated the mailing list today.? If you were paid up by March 27th 2025 you made the April QQ list.? If your subscription expired with January 2025 or earlier, you are not on the April 2025 mailing list. Check your status here:?? FDIM Registrations are current as of this morning.? Looks like the 29th FDIM will be well attended!? Lots of prizes and things to do and see!? Registrations will remain open until May. Registered Attendees are listed here:? If you wish to submit an article for the next publication (JULY 2025), having it to the editor@... by the 10th of the preceding month will almost guarantee you make the cutoff. The sooner you send it in the better. if you need some extra time, send email to editor@... and work it out. Articles can be in .DOC, .DOCX, .PDF QRPARCI membership is forever, if you are an active member that means you subscribe to the QQ. If you do not subscribe but you have an ARCI number you are considered an inactive member, which means you don't subscribe to the QQ. If your sub expires with the July Issue, you need to renew (pay) by no later than September 10th in order to keep getting issues without missing one. If your sub expires with the October Issue, you need to renew (pay) by no later than December 10th in order to keep getting issues without missing one. If your sub expires with the January Issue, you need to renew (pay) by no later than March 10th in order to keep getting issues without missing one. If your sub expires with the April Issue, you need to renew (pay) by no later than June 10th in order to keep getting issues without missing one. When you renew or subscribe, you get the NEXT FOUR ISSUES. QRPARCI does not fill your subscription with back issues. Back Issues MIGHT be available on a per copy basis for a fee from the Toystore.? QRPARCI doesn't print many more than we have subs for, it's expensive, so if you want a back issue, do not delay in ordering it from the Toystore.? Instead of the back issues, you could buy a QQ DVD with ALL the issues since time began, or with the last 20 years only.? The DVD is updated with every single issue.? So if you missed the last issue, buy the DVD and it'll be on there. QRP-ARCI does not sell or rent our membership email list. You can check your membership status and QRP Quarterly Expiration date at If you have questions about your membership status, address changes, callsign changes, contact membership@... If you have questions about subscription issues, contact president@... If the website is failing you, please send email to webmaster@... The staff at QRPARCI will bend over backwards to get you happy, but keep in mind, they have real jobs, and they do this for you in their spare time, and without compensation.? So if you send in an email, don't be concerned if it takes a few days to hear back from them. If you are interested in being a staff volunteer, please contact president@... Here's to great DX and lots of QRP fun! de KB9BVN Membership Manager Brian Murrey -- 72 de KB9BVN |
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Re: AX1
We rented a condo in Harbor Towers in Oct and one of the elevators was out as was the air conditioning, except for the first floor hallway. (??) There was still a lot of debris on sidewalks, especially on side streets. One huge condo complex had over 100 appliances (washers, dryers, fridges, etc.) piled up for removal. We still had a good time, but the people who live there got hammered. Jack, W8TEE
On Friday, March 28, 2025 at 01:26:09 PM EDT, Brian Chapnick VE3GMZ via groups.io <chapnickbrian@...> wrote:
There are certainly issues remaining. Many elevators are still out of service and some windows are still boarded up as are some stores but for the most part things are cleaned up and very enjoyable. Wouldn't hesitate to make the trip. Brian VE3GMZ On Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 1:18?p.m. jjpurdum via <jjpurdum=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: AX1
There are certainly issues remaining. Many elevators are still out of service and some windows are still boarded up as are some stores but for the most part things are cleaned up and very enjoyable. Wouldn't hesitate to make the trip. Brian VE3GMZ On Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 1:18?p.m. jjpurdum via <jjpurdum=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: AX1
When I was there last Fall, sidewalks were still coping with hurricane debris. Is that pretty much cleaned up now? Jack, W8TEE
On Friday, March 28, 2025 at 01:14:26 PM EDT, Brian Chapnick VE3GMZ via groups.io <chapnickbrian@...> wrote:
This week I took my kx3/ax1 down to Siesta Key Fla for a little r&r. I haven't taken my kx3 on a trip like this before. Set up on the intercostal waterway patio and with little difficulty made 15 contacts in 15 states all POTA activators with 5w cw. So this antenna certainly has value for those looking for a small easily packable and deployable antenna.? Ill see what happens for tmrws wpx ssb contest.
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Brian VE3GMZ
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Brian KB9BVN
Larry W2LJ
jjpurdum
w0rw
Alan N8WQ
