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Amateur Radio

Antenna Part 7: Got pole?

Now that the tilt over mount is in place, it’s time to attach the pole. I eyeballed the tube lining up with the bracket. The clamps attach to the support slightly offset to one side. Staring at the picture, you have to remember this misleads about where the tube is Read more…

By Christian, 5 months1 month ago
Amateur Radio

Antenna Part 6: Hinged

Now that hardware is all cleaned up, we’re ready to go. Well, not so fast, it has been unhealthy outside for some time now. On hold for several weeks. Finally, the awful western U.S. wildfire smoke of 2020 has cleared out, and it’s time to do work again outside. Dry Read more…

By Christian, 5 months1 month ago
Amateur Radio

NFARL Code Practice Oscillator (CPO)

A few weeks ago, I participated in a zoom call named ‘CW-CHAT.’ CW stands for continuous wave, by the way, which is another term for morse code transmissions. The zoom call is a sort of check-in and Q&A for anyone who wants to learn morse code and get feedback from Read more…

By Christian, 6 months4 months ago
Amateur Radio

Arrest that (key) slide!

UPDATE, 10/6/2020: I found a better option! For ~$10 USD, you can find this on Amazon: round, thin silicone mat (x2) This is a very thin silicone mat (two actually) that offers a lot more friction and is easier to live with. And as a bonus can be used with Read more…

By Christian, 6 months4 months ago
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