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Tag Archives: Morse Code
CQ CQ CQ #HamRadio Sunday: Morse and an amazing mini-speaker
We are still in a period of relative “lockdown”. This could be a good time for some of you to get your Amateur Radio license. A while back I mentioned that a couple of obtained their Technician license and had received … Read More
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio: Fun with Morse
I’ve been slowly but surely working on learning Morse Code. It’s a bit of a slog. And when I listen to CW pileups, it’s pretty intimidating. But… FORWARD! Speaking of Morse Code, I received this via email. Meanwhile, I’ve been monitoring … Read More
CQ CQ CQ: Ham Radio Thursday – ZedNet reminder and a throat tightener
As you recall, ZedNet is operational. More HERE. We should figure out some schedules. In a rather lackadaisical way I’ve put my toes into the waters of Morse Code. I find it fascinating and would like to do CW, maybe … 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: 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 Update – A Scenario
Later today I’ll start up my Echolink program. And remember that WB0YLE has a node for us. Last weekend I heard CW of a North American QSO (“contact”) Party that was going on. I deciphered some of the calls, looked them up, … Read More
Posted in Ham Radio, Semper Paratus, TEOTWAWKI, The Coming Storm
Tagged Morse Code, PSK31, SP3RN, St. Maximilian Kolbe
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40 Comments
CQ CQ CQ – #HamRadio Saturday – POWER!
I have power. That is to say, the folks who made my Juicebox finally got the new batteries to me. You may recall that my hardened portable power unit wouldn’t charge, despite my various efforts. So, the Juicebox folks wrote to say they … Read More
Posted in Ham Radio
Tagged antenna, Buddistick, Echolink, Juicebox, Kenwood, Morse Code, The Phantom
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30 Comments
National Morse Code Day… and….
… National Prime Rib Day! Try to contain the excitement! A frequent commentator on Ham matters here, LarryW2LJ has more. HERE To celebrate this day, here is the theme for Inspector Morse, one of the best TV series themes … Read More
More with Morse Code – cool app
I have lately posted some items about Morse Code. One of you readers sent me a video, dated from the beginning of April, of a very cool alternative to those nasty and inconvenient touch screens on our iPhones. Enjoy! [wp_youtube]1KhZKNZO8mQ[/wp_youtube] … Read More
DAHDAH DAHDAHDAH DITDAHDIT DITDITDIT DIT
The other day I quipped that, as I acquire the use of Morse Code, I was augmenting my study by watching episodes of Inspector Morse. One person caught was I was talking about. Apart from the name, the show’s musical … Read More
