If you’ve spent some time reading this blog, you will probably realize that I like techie things. In particular, I like cell phones and computers and radios. So it is […]
JS8Call: a keyboard to keyboard “rag-chew”
In my continued efforts to use digital modes with my tube radio, I’ve decided that FT-8 wasn’t my cup of tea. I’ve done a bit of FT-8, and that was […]
FT8: How far can you transmit?
While I don’t think this is my favorite way to pass the time, I’ve been enjoying trying out different digital modes, including FT8. I’ve posted about it before, when I […]
WSPR: Start to finish with a TS-820 tube radio!
Over the past couple months, I’ve been slowly working my way into the digital HAM radio scene. It’s been a lot of fun, but a little slow going, as some […]
Building a new BBTD antenna
As I am still dabbling with digital modes on HAM radio, I decided to try and step up my setup a bit, without costing too much money. Previously, when using […]
Receiving digital FT-8 with a TS-820s
Editors note: In my last post you can see that I received my General class license, and can now transmit on the bands listed in this article. However, this article […]
Upgraded to the General class HAM radio license!
Praise God! Just took the General class license test for HAM radio and passed! I guess I’m going to travel a little deeper down the “rabbit hole” of HAM radio! […]
What to do with really, really old radio equipment?
In my collection of stuff, I happen to have a really old piece of radio equipment. According to the data-plate, it is a SG-44 Signal Generator made by Winslow Tele-Tronics, […]
Going digital, with analog radios…
In my latest foray into the world of HAM radio, I’ve decided to try out the numerous digital modes. I’ve been having no luck when it comes to talking to […]
ATU-100 Antenna Auto-Tuner
I recently purchased a few pieces of radio equipment to try to help my fledgling setup. As it stands right now, I can’t reach anybody, and I was starting to […]