Monthly Archives: November 2015

K1 Assembly Burp #1

Posted on November 30, 2015 by robert

Things were going swimmingly with the K1 Filter Board assembly, still at a rate of 1 component per 3 minutes (I follow a 7-step process:  check value, check value, install, check value, solder, check value, check solder).  Then I hit a … Continue reading →

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Scratching the Itch…

Posted on November 29, 2015 by robert

Putting together a Doppler antenna switch for fox hunting (Handi-Finder) reminded me how fun making things can be.  It’s been many years since I’ve built a radio kit, and I’ve been itching to feel that “glow” you get when you … Continue reading →

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Second Envelope from Incoming Bureau Arrives

Posted on November 13, 2015 by robert

After getting back on the air and having more success with DX that I had in the prior 40 years, I figured I’d send some envelopes to my incoming bureau back in Jan of 2012.  I received my first envelope with … Continue reading →

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Happy November

Posted on November 1, 2015 by robert

Yesterday turned into a paperwork day for me, catching up on various odds and ends.  I finally applied to the OQRS systems for Chesterfield Island and Tuvalu Island, which, sadly, were my only QSOs for the month of October (I guess I … Continue reading →

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