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Category Archives: Ham Radio
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Saturday : On a Catholic note
A DX contact from a fellow Ham Radio Operator…* Remember that one of our readers here has made his Echolink node available to us: 554286 – WB0YLE-R (Thanks!) Remember: You must be licensed to use Echolink. BTW… there is a great iPhone app … Read More
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Saturday : Vatican
I haven’t posted about Ham Radio lately. I haven’t been active. I have no “shack” at the moment here in the Cupboard Under the Stairs. (No bird feeders, either… though I do have a stove, now. That’s something.) However, I … Read More
Posted in Ham Radio
Tagged CQ, Ham Radio Saturday, Morse Code, Vatican Radio, Zuhlsdorf's Law
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6 Comments
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Saturday – Misc
It has been a few weeks since I’ve posted under this rubric. One of you readers sent me a laser measuring device, which should be helpful. Thanks! Also, I got some Anderson Powerpole stuff. Thanks! I have some serious to … Read More
CQ CQ CQ – Ham Radio Thursday: Vatican Radio commits “hertzian-suicide”
I was alerted by a reader about this sad development via Portale Italradio: Vatican Radio to leave Short Wave for Daily Mass and Rosary No more short waves for two of the most followed liturgical broadcasts of Vatican Radio. As … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: Zuhlsdorf’s Law isn’t finished with me yet, CW, and Echolink
I told you last week about my ongoing travails with Zuhlsdorf’s Law. It’s isn’t quite done with me yet, I’m afraid. We had a big storm rip through here, a consequence of which was that a big pine tree I … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: UPGRADE and the aftermath of Zuhlsdorf’s Law
Last week I posted about the long delay for my Amateur Extra license upgrade to be posted on the FCC site. It FINALLY came through. So, that’s take care of. Last week I also posted on my struggles under the influence … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: Zuhlsdorf’s Law strikes again… and again.
Last week I wrote that I passed my Extra exam, to upgrade my license. Really. I did actually pass. So, I patiently checked the FCC site every couple days to see if the upgrade was posted. No joy. Then I … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: EXTRA!
Well, I went and did it. Or better yet, they came to me and I did it. After obtaining my Technician license a couple summers ago, I set myself the goal of upgrading each summer. Last summer, I obtained the … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: Summer Field Day – UPDATED
It is Field Day today. Alas, I am not out there. I my try to get out to my usual outdoor spot, the cemetery on the hill above the parish. It is really high and the denizens don’t mind. And it … Read More
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Saturday: Winter Field Day – Lost!
Now for another edition of Ham Radio Saturday. I created a page for the List of YOUR callsigns. HERE Chime in or drop me a note if your call doesn’t appear in the list. Today I have been listening on 20m … Read More
Posted in Ham Radio
Tagged Ham radio, Ham Radio Event, Ham Radio Saturday, Winter Field Day
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