In reply to usafaacs. Hello Dick F8WBD Alas here in Wisconsin a Citroen owner is largely on their own ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/18/latest-citroen-cx-arrived/#comment-24188
Enjoy. I imagine you have Citroen service available. 73 F8WBD
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/18/latest-citroen-cx-arrived/#comment-24187
In reply to Andre TR WT9X. I guess I am just a simple person and really never give much of this any t...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/is-ham-radio-sexual-or-not/#comment-24184
So you're saying you didn't enjoy the virtual
furries on the cover of QST last year? https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/is-ham-radio-sexual-or-not/#comment-24183
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. Wondering if any one of us could truly be effective with dee...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/06/long-patient-linux-hack-narrowly-averted/#comment-24181
I wish OS'es would give nerd-users the option of full control & knowledge of what our PC web data is conveying like the old 'ZoneAlarm' program gave us. ZA started by blo...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/06/long-patient-linux-hack-narrowly-averted/#comment-24180
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. Alas the episode occurred Saturday March 30th.
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/01/non-radio-another-save-and-very-curious/#comment-24174
And what is today's date?
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/04/01/non-radio-another-save-and-very-curious/#comment-24173
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. I do not have the time at the moment to dig into HoIP much less do a ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/27/more-voip-for-hams-hoip-network/#comment-24163
HoIP login page a major pain (as I never did get to sign up to investigate further). A month ago I sent HoIP a ticket - hearing nothing back. HoIP has put the definition ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/27/more-voip-for-hams-hoip-network/#comment-24161
In my 15 years in the hobby, I've lost interest twice. I got licensed in part to make sure I could pass the tests while I still had the mental agility to do so. A brief f...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/22/examples-of-ham-oppression-by-example/#comment-24158
For a few years I did some volunteer work in Nicaragua for a place that, amongst other things, built water systems for communities that didn’t have clean water or, in m...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/22/examples-of-ham-oppression-by-example/#comment-24156
In reply to Todd L Mitchell. Will be a few weeks before much testing happens. Basically t...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/02/23/halikey-usb-ptt-cw-dongle-for-smartsdr/#comment-24148
I'd love to hear what you think of it. If it works it's a fabulous deal.
I have no problem switching between different styles of operation. Although I have a hang to exclusive style especially if interesting DX can be heard. 73, Bas
I am a CW oriented op who goes through different phases of primary focus. Main energy targets have been rag chewing, contesting and POTA.
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. Interesting on personality traits defining operating style. W...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/09/commodity-vs-exclusive-operating-styles/#comment-24140
Yup, ya got me.... I'm ying to your yang. I QSO for a purpose not for numbers. Never been a contest'er.
However, since...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/09/commodity-vs-exclusive-operating-styles/#comment-24139
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. As Plasma pushes so much electrical power through the circuits and across the media...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/06/death-of-old-data/#comment-24137
An old fashion Oxyacetylene cutting torch will do the same, just takes a lil longer.
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/03/06/death-of-old-data/#comment-24136
You make great points, Steve. One might add the current trends in news reporting. Lots of promoting nothingness in an attempt at somethingness. Once upon a time inventors were engineers, as well ...
N6JSX-Kuby-610*000*0833 — Today at 12:44 PM
Please defin...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/hamshack-hotline-weirds-out-quick-purging/#comment-24112
I have no idea what is going on with HH but since HH is a FREE service like Repeaters there might be squabbling politics or a key member sk'ed.
I mean, if I had a nickel for every time the IT staff made a change without talking to the users first… WT9X
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/02/18/hamshack-hotline-weirds-out-quick-purging/#comment-24110
For a full background, see: https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/february-16th-is-bbs-day-1978-to-2023-online/
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/02/16/february-16th-is-bbs-day-1978-to-2023-online/#comment-24103
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. If you review the affected area maps, we both were well outside of the "strike...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/21/space-weather-in-route/#comment-24079
Interesting but the reality is - did it really happen the Bands did not seem to notice?
I also expected to shut my HF ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/21/space-weather-in-route/#comment-24078
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/rolled-up-another-bunch-of-qsos-48k-logged/
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/12/31/rolled-up-another-bunch-of-qsos-48k-logged/#comment-24073
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2023/12/10/and-the-qso-counter-goes-around-and-qso-quality-vs-quantity/
Coming this weekend (Aug 15th, 2020) – SmartSDR for Mac
I am reminded of a comment that George (KJ6VU) made recently on the Ham Radio Workbench podcast, paraphrasing that when the code requirement went away, there was a large inf...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/are-we-fossils-yet-age-and-continuity/#comment-24069
The world of technology has moved on. Radios today are built by robots people use mobile phones and computers are also built by r...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/are-we-fossils-yet-age-and-continuity/#comment-24067
Lots of great minds have struggled with the question of how to attract and keep a new breed of hams. The things that seem...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/are-we-fossils-yet-age-and-continuity/#comment-24066
As you as me, got our boys into HAMdom, but only turn-on a transceiver (that we gave them) to entertain and appease dear old dad/grandpa. But they sure know how to use a cel...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/are-we-fossils-yet-age-and-continuity/#comment-24065
Always have a fully solar charged battery in my garage. Have several other back-ups. And bag with complete station including laptop is always ready. Not depending on the int...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/deliberate-resiliency-low-tech-no-tech-plan-b/#comment-24056
In reply to Kuby, N6JSX/8. My Plan-C options are complex, as I have access to long...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/deliberate-resiliency-low-tech-no-tech-plan-b/#comment-24054
Plan-C: Keep your gel-cell(s) back-up batteries on trickle-charge so when you need them they are not flat or at a reduced charge....
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/deliberate-resiliency-low-tech-no-tech-plan-b/#comment-24053
In reply to Kuby,
N6JSX/8. Hey Dale N9JSX, some quick answers to your questions:
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/powered-up-new-genset-for-the-main-k9zw-qth/#comment-24052
Curious, what is the switch over time from Mains going down to full house Gen power? Can you test your House power system anytime you desire by killing the Main breaker simulating a power outage ...
https://k9zw.wordpress.com/2024/01/07/powered-up-new-genset-for-the-main-k9zw-qth/#comment-24051
In reply to roman. Hey roman Watch for one of the next posts, as to make bi...