Monthly Archives: November 2019

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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Thank you VP6R Pitcairn Island

Posted on November 10, 2019 by robert

I had a nice surprise today when 6 new band confirmations showed up for VP6R today.  Need 104 more to get my next DXCC Challenge Award endorsement. Missed a clean sweep by failing to get them on 30-meters.  I did … Continue reading →

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The smell of Fall and a new Soldering Iron

Posted on November 1, 2019 by robert

It’s hard to beat fall in New England.  Beautiful colors, amazing apples (cider, hard and soft, plus donuts!).  It means all the busy summertime activities are fading away, and being replaced with more leisurely ones.  In my case, that means … Continue reading →

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