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Google Doodle honors Heinrich Hertz’s 155th birthday

Posted on February 22, 2012 by k4swl

If you visit Google’s home page today, you’ll notice that their typical logo has been replaced with an animation of an undulating, multi-colored wave. If you click on the wave, you’ll be taken to sites telling the story of Heinrich … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec: Updated info on the Model 539 QRP transceiver and the Model 418 Amplifier

Posted on February 16, 2012 by k4swl

Several of you have written in asking me about updates on the status of the Model 539 and Model 418 from Ten-Tec. I asked Ten-Tec Software Engineer, John Henry, for an update. Here is his response: Hi Tom, We have … Continue reading →

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It’s official! WRC-12 approves new amateur radio allocation between 472-479 kHz

Posted on February 14, 2012 by k4swl

Time to think of building some new antennas!  This is excellent news out of the ARRL. Kudos to all who worked on getting this passed at the WRC-12. (Source: ARRL) It’s official — delegates attending the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Elecraft KX1 and comparing with the Ten-Tec HB1B

Posted on February 6, 2012 by k4swl

I’ve been meaning to write a post about my Elecraft KX1, because, of all of the rigs I own, it’s the most-often-used, thus the clear favorite in my stable. But:  this morning, I read John Harper’s (AE5X) excellent assessment of the Elecraft … Continue reading →

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W0BG looks back at 100 years of ham radio

Posted on February 4, 2012 by k4swl

Mark Kelley (W0BG) has published an article on DX Coffee looking back on 100 years of ham radio. Here’s a clip: (Source: DXCoffee.com) When you first glance at the title, Ham Radio USA – 100 Years and Counting, you can’t … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec announces availability of three new products

Posted on February 1, 2012 by k4swl

Last year, Ten-Tec announced several new products at the 2011 Ten-Tec Hamfest. Three of these products are now available for purchase (see full announcement and photos below): Model RX366 High Performance ASR Sub-Receiver for the Orion Model 565 and Orion … Continue reading →

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Catch AA0RQ’s Solar-Powered QRPp beacon

Posted on January 27, 2012 by k4swl

You might want to let your viewers of your nice web site know that on 10133.56kHz AA0RQ/b is on the air…30mw at night and 100mw during the day and solar powered. Thanks for the suggestion, Bill! I would also encourage … Continue reading →

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41dB Step RF Attenuator Kit

Posted on January 16, 2012 by k4swl

Hendricks QRP Kits has just added a new 41dB step RF attenuator kit to their product line. Read Doug Hendricks announcement, via QRP-L, below: We have added another test equipment kit to the lineup at Hendricks QRP Kits. Ken LoCasale … Continue reading →

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The Coldest QRP Event of the Year: FYBO

Posted on January 15, 2012 by k4swl

Get your winter gear on! The FYBO (Freeze Your B___ Off) Winter QRP Sprint, sponsored by the Arizona ScQRPions, is being held Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 1400Z-2400Z. The rules are simple, and you even get multipliers for your (low) temperatures. Lots … Continue reading →

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First photo of the Kenwood TS-990S?

Posted on January 7, 2012 by k4swl

The image above has been floating around the Internet for a couple of months as the concept for the Kenwood TS-990S. It is, without a doubt, a Photoshopped image. I ran an image error level analysis to see what parts … Continue reading →

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