Monthly Archives: August 2022

N1MM running with Flex6600M & Maestro

Posted on August 25, 2022 by robert

I have been using a Flex6600M that allows me to operate “remotely” from my 3rd floor bedroom, if I don’t feel like navigating the stairs up and down.  After some firmware updates last year and a changeover to how I … Continue reading →

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Goals Completed for 2022: CWT #120

Posted on August 18, 2022 by robert

I was able to complete CWT number 120 early this morning at 0753Z.  Of course there are 76 more CWTs remaining in 2022 (4 a week for 19 more weeks), but I doubt I’ll be staying up until 4 AM … Continue reading →

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Another Winter Project

Posted on August 13, 2022 by robert

I’m always thinking ahead.  The record-breaking summer heat and humidity (rare but becoming more common for Rhode Island) is making me think of the fall and winter, which are great times for radio projects. I’ve fallen in love with QRP-LABS.COM, … Continue reading →

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Standby Power Draw for a few rigs

Posted on August 4, 2022 by robert

In testing the linear vs. switching power supply consumption I determined the following standby power draws: Astron RS-35M: 25 watts/hour; 600 watts a day Powerwerx SS-30DV: 5 watts/hour: 120 watts a day Kenwood TM-D710G: 15 watts/hour: 360 watts a day … Continue reading →

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Difference in Standby Current Draw: Linear vs. Switching

Posted on August 4, 2022 by robert

When I restarted my hobby back in 2011, I had recalled the horror stories of folks using switching power supplies and having RFI all over the HF and VHF bands.  So I decided to use a traditional linear power supply … Continue reading →

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