Tag Archives: Ham Radio

Robert talks uBITX and navigating the world of used radio gear

Posted on November 17, 2018 by k4swl

Many thanks to my buddy, Robert Gulley (AK3Q), who shares the following announcement from his blog All Things Radio: I have posted two new articles in the Reviews and How-Tos section. These were both previously published in The Spectrum Monitor magazine earlier this year. The … Continue reading →

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Scott’s Elecraft KX3 Go-Box

Posted on November 20, 2015 by k4swl

[Note: this article was originally posted on my shortwave radio blog, The SWLing Post.] Many thanks to Scott (AK5SD) who shares the following photos and bill of materials for his custom Elecraft KX3 go-box: Bill of materials The panel was … Continue reading →

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This African ISP commercial may be the best amateur radio promotion. Ever.

Posted on March 17, 2015 by k4swl

Many thanks to my buddy Ulis (K3LU) for sharing this brilliant commercial:

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Happy Thanksgiving: “Mike” on Ham Radio

Posted on November 27, 2013 by k4swl

Many thanks to Ray Novak for sharing this video from the ABC series Last Man Standing: Happy Thanksgiving to all (even if you’re not State side)! And, please, savor your ham. -K4SWL

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An External Battery for the KX1

Posted on August 29, 2012 by WD8RIF

NOTE: I am embarrassed to admit that I made a significant error in my original measurement methodology and the numbers originally listed below were inaccurate. I’ve redone all the measurements and the text and tables below reflect the corrected measurements. … Continue reading →

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2012 Fort Tuthill QRP Conference July 26-28

Posted on July 5, 2012 by k4swl

(Source: John Stevens, K5JS, via QRP-L) It’s time once again to join the Arizona ScQRPions at the annual Fort Tuthill QRP Conference in mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona!! Spend the weekend camping with us at a cool 7500′ playing radio and listening to our … Continue reading →

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A QRP Family Holiday on Prince Edward Island, Canada

Posted on June 28, 2012 by k4swl

This year, during our family’s summer holiday, I’m enjoying the hospitality of Prince Edward Island, Canada (hence, the lack of recent posts on QRPer).  This is our family’s second visit to the maritime island, and each time we’ve been  fortunate … Continue reading →

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Flex-Radio introduces the Flex 6000 “game changer” and takes pre-orders at the Hamvention

Posted on May 18, 2012 by k4swl

Today, at the Dayton Hamvention, Flex-Radio Systems will introduce their newest transceiver, the Flex 6000. I have read through the preliminary specs and it does promise to be a game changer as they implied in earlier teaser ads. From their … Continue reading →

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FlexRadio Systems announces a “game changer”

Posted on May 13, 2012 by k4swl

This year at the 2012 Dayton Hamvention, FlexRadio Systems will be joining the line-up of manufacturers introducing new products.  On the FlexRadio front page, they’ve posted the following graphics along with the promise of more to come.  It’s a Dayton … Continue reading →

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Kenwood publishes first photo of the Kenwood TS-990S

Posted on May 7, 2012 by k4swl

When you open your June 2012 issue of QST, you will find that Kenwood has published a photo and ad (see below) of their new TS-990S in advance of Dayton. We also know a few specs/features: Full HF bands and … Continue reading →

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