After earlier issues with my Fritzel FD-3 and the fact it is not able to do 80m (which is a serious handicap with most contests) made me search for yet another antenna solution. Wilko PA3BWK (from who I did loose the division league) dropped by te other day. He did inspect my setup and advised…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all my readers! The first day of the new year did bring a little contest: SART New Year RTTY contest. Of course I want to score some fresh and first points for 2014, so I entered the three hour contest on 80 and 40 meters. Quite a contest! Lots of stations…
K6XX Zero Beat Indicator
My Elecraft K1 is a need little rig. One thing I think it missed was a zero beat indicator. K6XX designed just that. Christmas holiday is the perfect period for a little home brewing, so I warmed up the solder iron. After a hour or so the kit was finished. My first attempt with SMD’s….