Category Archives: Digital Mode

December Triple Play

Posted on December 4, 2015 by robert

I try to make at least one needed DX or stateside contact every month.  Some months are easier than others, mostly depending on how busy I am with other things.  Recognizing that I hadn’t made any December QSOs yet, and … Continue reading →

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Pactor Modem Arrives

Posted on December 3, 2015 by robert

I had ordered a P4 Dragon Pactor modem which finally arrived a few days ago.  My intent was to hook it up to my IC-9100 so I can use either Pactor III on HF (P4 is not legal in the … Continue reading →

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TNC-Pi for Raspberry Pi 2

Posted on August 1, 2015 by robert

I just ordered a TNC-Pi 2 (they have a model for the older Pi versions as well) from Coastal Chip Works on Wednesday.  It was in my mailbox on Friday – FAST service! Nice looking board, well put together.  I’m curious … Continue reading →

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A QSO with Joe Taylor, K1JT

Posted on July 31, 2014 by robert

So ever since I re-entered radio in 2011, and heard the strange (to me then) tones of JT65 on 80 meters, I’ve been hooked.  That mode, and JT9 that followed, enabled me to make WAS in a month on the … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Solar Cycle 24 ?!?

Posted on July 16, 2014 by robert

Sad but true, as of today, July 16, 2014, the sun is spotless.  The last time that happened was on August 11, 2011.  SolarHam.com even compared the spotless sun to an orange today! You can clearly see the double peak … Continue reading →

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Heatsink “Accessory” for KX3

Posted on May 16, 2014 by robert

I love my 2-year old KX3, simply the best all mode QRP portable rig I’ve ever used.  The popularity of the radio is evidenced by an ever-growing marketplace providing accessories.  Due to thermal issues experienced by those running digital modes … Continue reading →

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Some tips for WSJT-X

Posted on September 6, 2013 by robert

So after a week of experience with WSJT-X and in the interest of full disclosure, I am clearly no expert.  But here are a few gems that I’ve found by reading through the manual a few times: Set the incoming … Continue reading →

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Just what I need — another mode for WAS and DXCC

Posted on September 1, 2013 by robert

With one JT9 QSL confirmed in LotW, I guess I’m on my way, but the most important thing is that I’ve got WSJT-X integrated with my HRD log book and JT-Alert, plus I’ve updated my tQSL software to version 1.14 … Continue reading →

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A final trick for August

Posted on August 31, 2013 by robert

Having a bit of spare time on my hands today, I finally installed Version 1.2 Beta of the WSJT-X, which is Joe Taylor’s implementation of JT-9 and JT-65.  Although it pained me to stop using Joe Large’s version of JT65-HF, … Continue reading →

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Digital Go Box

Posted on August 31, 2013 by robert

I attended a American Red Cross Regional Disaster Institute two weeks ago, and had the pleasure of meeting Frank O’Laughlin, WQ1O.  Frank’s a busy guy, deeply involved with ARES and the ARC.  His passion is putting together various “Go-Boxes” to … Continue reading →

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