Category Archives: CW

Finally using Vibroplex Paddle

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Bob Beatty

I decided to sign up for the CWops CW Academy.  They have small, instructor led classes that meet for an hour twice a week, for eight weeks.  In addition, there is an expectation of an hour of practice sending/receiving each … Continue reading →

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QRP Labs QCX-mini

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Bob Beatty

I need another radio like a submarine needs a screen door.  That said, I couldn’t resist buying a QCX-mini from QRP Labs.  This is a $55 partial kit (all SMT devices already on the board), with a $20 case, making … Continue reading →

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MORSERINO Home Run with “Echo Test”

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Bob Beatty

In addition to my usual Technician Classes (a new set starting in a week), I’ve been spending a few hours a week teaching Morse Code to a neighbor of mine, who passed his General this June (Ryan KC1KUF).  Because of … Continue reading →

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K1EL Paddle Stick Keyer Kit

Posted on November 20, 2019 by robert

In early 2018, a friend of mine came to one of our radio club breakfasts with a fun gizmo he had built from a kit; a K1EL Paddle Stick Keyer (PS2B).  At the time we had been discussing possible “Hands-on” … Continue reading →

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Using a K1EL WKmini with HRD (And CW KY Cmd Fix)

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Bob Beatty

A while back, when I had my K3, I used a rig interface that had a WinKeyer built-in and it worked fabulously.  But when I changed over to a K3s, I was never able to get HRD to work in … Continue reading →

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