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March Build Update

Paul VK7AAL
 



New case is coming along, did you get the images of the build and what screws are needed?

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Re: CW Practice / Rag Chew

 

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I listened in yesterday. ?Very cool what you are doing! ?I”ll try to check in this week.


Mike Dirle
KN4EE


On Mar 16, 2025, at 11:26 AM, Ed AB8DF via <ekwik@...> wrote:

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On 3/16/25 I had a CW practice / rag chew session. I worked three stations:

Date / TimeCallBndFrequencyModePowerRecSntNameSPC#Comments
3/16/2025 14:28NB4M3010.113CW50559449ChrisTNK3 at 50 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
3/16/2025 13:45VE3WH3010.113CW25589579SamCanadaK3 at 25 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
3/16/2025 13:31VE4GH2014.052CW75559559GregCanadaK3 at 75 watts 100 ft sloper doublet

Conditions were OK. SSN = 185, SFI = 178, A = 18, K = 3.

I stared out on 20 meters but it got crowed just like yesterday. The VA QSO party stations were booming in. I moved to 30 meters. My next CW practice session will be?March 17 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 - March 17 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.

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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
CW Practice / Rag Chew

 

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On 3/16/25 I had a CW practice / rag chew session. I worked three stations:

Date / TimeCallBndFrequencyModePowerRecSntNameSPC#Comments
3/16/2025 14:28NB4M3010.113CW50559449ChrisTNK3 at 50 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
3/16/2025 13:45VE3WH3010.113CW25589579SamCanadaK3 at 25 watts 100 ft sloper doublet
3/16/2025 13:31VE4GH2014.052CW75559559GregCanadaK3 at 75 watts 100 ft sloper doublet

Conditions were OK. SSN = 185, SFI = 178, A = 18, K = 3.

I stared out on 20 meters but it got crowed just like yesterday. The VA QSO party stations were booming in. I moved to 30 meters. My next CW practice session will be?March 17 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 - March 17 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
QRP-ARCI Spring QSO Party

 

Save the date! It's not too early to plan to carve out some time for yourself during the weekend of April 12th. That's the date of the?!
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It's a 6 hour Sprint, that begins at 0000 UTC Saturday morning on April 12th (that would be Friday evening April 11th here in the USA). Of course, put in whatever time you can, but please make an effort to get on the air and participate, even if it's just for a little while! Last year in 2024, we had 16 QRPers send in a log to the Autolog at?

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You do NOT have to be a member of QRP-ARCI to participate, but keep in mind that QRP-ARCI literally has thousands of members - certainly we can easily surpass the number of 2024 entries with ease! As an added bonus we're at the top of Cycle 25! So if you're a regular participant, thanks so much and join us again! If you haven't been in a QRP-ARCI Sprint in a while (or ever!), dust off that rig, fire it up and join in on the fun!

Rumor has it that certificates may be in the offering for the top scorers!

72 de Larry W2LJ - QRP-ARCI Contest Manager
CW Practice / Rag Chew

 

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On 3/15/25 I had a CW practice / rag chew session on 20 meters. I worked four stations:
Date / TimeCallModePowerBndFrequencySntRecNameSPC#Comments
3/15/2025 15:00W8BWECW1001718.089579589DaveMEK3 at 100 watts 100 ft sloped doublet
3/15/2025 14:28F5IJOCW1001718.089559449JJFranceK3 at 100 watts 100 ft sloped doublet
3/15/2025 13:28K4XNYCW1002014.049559559JohnGAK3 at 100 watts 100 ft sloped doublet
3/15/2025 13:02KA0WKGCW1002014.049559579DanCOK3 at 100 watts 100 ft sloped doublet

Conditions were OK. SSN = 147, SFI = 180, A = 24, K = 4.

I stared out on 20 meters but after an hour it got crowed. The VA QSO party stations were booming in. I moved to 17 meters. My next CW practice session will be March 16 at 09:00 EDT / 13:00 UTC on 20 meters. Hopefully the VA QSOP will be over by then. If not then look for me on 30 or 17 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 - March 16 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
?FS: MTR 4Bv2.3 TRANSCEIVER

 


MTR 4B-V2.3 CW Transceiver.

Great condition.??
These rigs are very rare.
Only used indoors, in a dry, climate-controlled, non-smoking environment.

Great rig for QRP/P, Travel, SOTA.

Features & Specs:?
  • 4 bands 80/40/30/20
  • Very low rcvr noise floor
  • Low current for max battery life
  • Wide operating voltage range (5.5-13v)
  • Full 5w QRP gallon with 12V supply
  • 2 line, backlighted, blue display
  • SWR-RF power display? (no SWR meter needed in your pack!)
  • Built in realtime clock
  • Internal iambic B keyer - 5-31 WPM, in 1 WPM increments
  • Straight key operation
  • 3 CW message memories with beacon mode
  • Sensitivity 0.5uV
  • Rcvr audio bandwidth 400hz, centered at 600 Hz
  • Rcvr current 27mA
  • Xmit current 750mA max at 12 V input
  • Xmit spurs -50dBc or better
  • Antenna jack BNC
  • Power jack 3.5mm with 2.5mm pin
  • Works with standard TRS, high sensitivity earbuds with inline volume control (Koss, etc)

$400

Includes:
  • 18-inch power cord, terminated in PowerPoles
  • Hardcopy instructions

Terms:
  • Local pickup near Pasadena, CA:? ? ?Cash
  • Shipped to USA address:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? PayPal F&F



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Email (see my QRZ page) or PM if interested.
More pictures available.

73,
Jay
W6CJ
CW Practice / Rag Chew

 

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My next CW practice / rag chew session will be on Saturday 15 March on 20 meters at 09:00 EDT, 13:00 UTC. Anyone 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 by getting on the air. 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 - 20 March
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
MI QRP Weekly Zoom Chat

 

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We had nine folks join the MI QRP Zoom Chat on 13 March. Please join us Thursday March 20 (and every Thursday) at 4PM Eastern for the Michigan QRP Club weekly QRP Chat where the main topics will be QRP and other ham interests. New hams are encouraged to participate and ask questions. It's fun, it's easy, and it's free. You only need a computer, a smart phone, or a tablet that can connect to the Internet. OR if you can't be close to any of those you can join by audio with any standard phone. Just follow the directions below. No software needs be loaded or installed. Anyone can join and non members are welcome. Details are here:

The topic for Thursday, 20 March will be AN OPEN FOURM.

Ed AB8DF
Ernie W3ETE
Stan WB8QJZ
Casey KC9IH
Rick K8BMA
Dave N8SBE
Frank KB4VU
Stuart M0SGV
Yvon AE7YD

Effective starting next week there will be a new ID number will be 811 0835 6229. This ID should be good going forward. Ernie will be hosting from now on.

It seems that the FCC will be revising rules and other changes. Standby for any impact to the amateur radio community. Lots of rumors.

There is a new antenna design that is getting some buzz called the Performer.
It is a vertical antenna with one (at least) tuned radial. A VE ham has a YouTube video on it.
Why does it work better than ground radials? Several said that the elevated radials work better than ground radials. Do radials steer the signal? Less ground losses?

Ed showed some photos form his trip in Iceland. There was a museum in Skógar where there was a large collection of radios.

We are sorry for the short meeting. We are transitioning from one Zoom host to a new Zoom host and there were some hiccups.

The agenda for the 20 March QRP Chat:
  1. Ernie to do a short introduction and acknowledge any new folks to the Zoom chat.
  2. Next week will be an Open Forum.

During the open forum anyone can take the floor. We will go one by one until all have had a chance to have the floor. Files, pictures and presentations can be shared if you have any. Please try to stay muted when someone has the floor.

Thanks
Ed
AB8DF
? FS: LNR PRECISION MTR 4B-V2.3

 

I am selling my MTR 4B-V2.3 Transceiver.

Great condition.??
These rigs are very rare.
Only used while indoors, in a dry, climate-controlled, non-smoking environment.

Great rig for QRP/P, Travel, SOTA.

Features & Specs:?
  • 4 bands 80/40/30/20
  • Very low rcvr noise floor
  • Low current for max battery life
  • Wide operating voltage range (5.5-13v)
  • Full 5w QRP gallon with 12V supply
  • 2 line, backlighted, blue display
  • SWR-RF power display? (no SWR meter needed in your pack!)
  • Built in realtime clock
  • Internal iambic B keyer - 5-31 WPM, in 1 WPM increments
  • Straight key operation
  • 3 CW message memories with beacon mode
  • Sensitivity 0.5uV
  • Rcvr audio bandwidth 400hz, centered at 600 Hz
  • Rcvr current 27mA
  • Xmit current 750mA max at 12 V input
  • Xmit spurs -50dBc or better
  • Antenna jack BNC
  • Power jack 3.5mm with 2.5mm pin
  • Works with standard TRS, high sensitivity earbuds with inline volume control (Koss, etc)

$400

Includes:
  • 18-inch power cord, terminated in PowerPoles
  • Hardcopy instructions

Terms:
  • Local pickup near Pasadena, CA:? ? ?Cash
  • Shipped to USA address:? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? PayPal F&F



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73,
Jay
W6CJ
    Call for articles for April 2025 issue of the BBQ

     

    Gang,

    I am requesting your input for the April 2025 issue of the BBQ.
    Please send your submissions to editor@...

    Your articles can be about outings you've had, projects you're working on, antennas, SOTA/POTA/WWFF adventures, and just about anything amateur radio related with a slant toward QRP.
    The cutoff date for articles is Monday, April 7th.
    I look forward to receiving your articles and thanks for your input!

    O. Alan Jones
    N8WQ
    BBQ Editor
    FP #4371
    40m Slow Code Sprint tonight! Walk for the Bacon!

     

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    Remember - DST starts on March 9th UTC offset will change in the US.

    40m Walk for the Bacon Slow Code Sprint - TONIGHT

    Evening of Wednesday March 5th at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 40m 7050 Khz to 7065 Khz.
    Evening of Thursday March 6th at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 40m 7110 to 7115 Khz.


    de KB9BVN
    Brian
    FP -57



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    72 de KB9BVN
    Call for Articles for QRP Quarterly

     

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    Gang it's about time to start wrapping up the April issue of the QRP Quarterly.? We could always use a few more articles.

    If you have a write up for the QQ...please send it to editor@...? and put QRP Quarterly in the Subject line.

    What outings have you been on?? What's you latest kit build? Scratch build? Has your club done something we all need to know about?

    Your QRP Quarterly is made possible by article submissions from the membership and other QRPers.? Thank you all!

    Our Editor Mike Malone KD5KXF would be glad to help you if you need some help with an article.?

    de KB9BVN
    Brian Murrey



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    Flying Pigs QRP Sprints for March

     

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    Remember - DST starts on March 9th UTC offset will change in the US.

    40m Walk for the Bacon Slow Code Sprint - THIS WEEK!
    Evening of Wednesday March 5th at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 40m 7050 Khz to 7065 Khz.
    Evening of Thursday March 6th at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 40m 7110 to 7115 Khz.


    Run for the Bacon Sprint
    March 16th - Run for the Bacon CW Sprint (2 Hours) 23:00Z to 01:00Z
    Use the Auto logger.
    See:

    20m Walk for the Bacon Slow code Sprint
    Evening of Wednesday March 19th at 00:00Z to 01:00Z on 20m 14061 Khz to 14065 Khz.
    Evening of Thursday March 20th at 02:00Z to 03:00Z on 20m 14061 Khz to 14065 Khz.
    See:

    72 es OO
    de KB9BVN
    Brian
    FP -57




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    Re: QRPGuys are back taking orders and shipping

     

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    That's really great news!

    Thanks


    On 3/3/2025 6:08 PM, Ken wa4mnt via groups.io wrote:

    Gang,
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    Today, Doug’s doctor gave him a full bill of health and he is able to resume normal activities. He is taking orders and shipping on all products for QRPGuys.
    ?
    73


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    QRPGuys are back taking orders and shipping

     

    Gang,
    ?
    Today, Doug’s doctor gave him a full bill of health and he is able to resume normal activities. He is taking orders and shipping on all products for QRPGuys.
    ?
    73
    ARS Spartan Sprint Tonight!

     

    7 to 9 PM CST

    0100 to 0300 Z

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    Overview & Rule Summary

    FOR THE ADVENTURE RADIO SOCIETY

    SPARTAN SPRINT

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    What is an ARS Spartan Sprint and how can I participate?

    The Adventure Radio Society Spartan Sprint is a two hour casual QRP contest.?

    It is held on the first Monday of every month to encourage QRP operators to get on and go to somewhere

    near the standard QRP frequencies on the 80-40-20-15-10 Meter bands for an evening of fun.?

    It is open to all QRP CW operators – there is not any membership requirement.??

    Operating portable and/or using lightweight minimalist (spartan) equipment is encouraged, but is not required.

    THE CONTEST PERIOD FOR EACH TIME ZONE IS:

    EASTERN 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Local.

    CENTRAL 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Local

    MOUNTAIN 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Local

    PACIFIC 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Local

    Does?not?shift for DST – This event is always at these Local Times

    (UTC for STANDARD TIME : 0100Z to 0300Z)

    (UTC for DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME : 0000Z to 0200Z)

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    POWER OUTPUT

    To keep with its minimalist theme, Maximum Spartan Sprint power output is 5 watts.

    ?

    However, a Spartan Sprint participant running 5 watts who is submitting

    ?results is allowed to work a non-QRP station.??That contact will count.

    ?

    (A Non-QRP station is not permitted to submit results for this QRP event.)

    ?

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    OPERATION

    We operate CW on 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meters, around standard QRP frequencies.

    Call???CQ SP?????? Or listen for calling stations.

    ?

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    EXCHANGE

    - Your Call Sign
    - Your State or Province
    - Your Power output

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    SCORING

    Scoring is somewhat unique - score is calculated based on?[Number of Contacts] / [Station Weight].

    Working the same station on a different band counts as another contact.

    The weight of your station consists of everything except your antenna and feed line.

    If your station includes your home-based rig, antenna tuner, DC power supply, heavy paddle or bug - obviously

    you are not lightweight - simply report your weight as 30 lbs. (That is the default weight for the Tubby division.)

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    REPORTING
    To report your results, go to?




    , and select the?‘ARS Spartan Sprint’?(on the Left side).

    You will enter your?[Station Weight]?and the?[Number of Contacts]?that you made.

    Soapbox comments may include your power, equipment, antennas, band conditions, outdoor experiences,

    and anything else you wish to comment on.

    Scores will be Automatically Calculated

    Reports will be available for both the Skinny (lightweight) and Tubby (heavyweight) entrants.

    ?

    Looking forward to working you during the next Spartan Sprint.

    73,? Jody – K3JZD on behalf of

    Russ Carpenter - AA7QU and Richard Fisher - KI6SN

    The Adventure Radio Society?Pioneers?

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    Last Updated : 09SEP24




    Mark Prather - WB9HFK

    Celebrating my 53rd year as an Amateur Radio (Ham) Operator.
    Re: Monthly Reminder

     

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    It's perfectly fine to renew any time you want.?? Cut off for the April 2025 issue is renew by March 10th if you expired with the January 2025 issue.

    de KB9BVN
    Brian Murrey


    On 3/2/2025 9:44 AM, Randy K7RAN via groups.io wrote:

    Is it ok to renew a quarter early (while I’m still ok for the next issue) — or will that confuse things? My subscription is good through the April issue, but I was about to renew just now while my mind was on it.


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    Re: Monthly Reminder

     

    I put a reminder in my calendar to renew so I don't forget
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    Re: Monthly Reminder

     

    Is it ok to renew a quarter early (while I’m still ok for the next issue) — or will that confuse things? My subscription is good through the April issue, but I was about to renew just now while my mind was on it.
    AGCW QRP Contest 08.03.2025 (next Saturday)

     

    Hello,
    ?
    the contest will take place on many bands 10/15/20/40/80 and from 14:00 to 20:00 UTC. There should be the possibility for every OM to make a few QSO's. Every log, no matter how small, is very welcome.?

    All details about rules and suitable log programs can be found here

    ?
    ?
    Have fun and good luck !
    ?
    73 de DK3DUA
    Tom
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