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The connection between Hallicrafters and 1940s electronic warfare
A B24’s Hallicrafters S27 (Photo: AAFRadio.org) One of my favorite ham radio blogs is that of John (AE5X). Like me, he’s a QRPer–meaning, as amateur radio operators, we love making contacts across this...
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Transceivers, portables and foldable solar panels: our Virtual Radio...
Three weeks ago, I posted a virtual challenge for SWLing Post readers: your opportunity to piece together the best, innovative $1200 (US) radio kit you might pack for two years in the remote off-grid...
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New kit by NM0S: the 4S-Tuner/Antenna Coupler
Dave Cripe (NM0S) has designed yet another QRP kit for the 4 State QRP Group: the 4S-Tuner/Antenna Coupler. Description (per Four State QRP Group): This excellent random wire antenna tuner is the...
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Scott’s Elecraft KX3 Go-Box
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 custom laser cut by Front Panel Express. I have...
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LRN Precision introduces two new QRP transceivers: the LD-11 and MTR5B
LNR Precision announced two new QRP transceivers this weekend: the MTR5B and LD-11. Below, you can find details I pulled from LNR’s press release and website for both units: The LD-11 The LD-11 is a...
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The new LNR Precision LD-11 transceiver is essentially general coverage
A couple weeks ago, LNR Precision sent me their new LD-11 Digital Direct Conversion QRP transceiver on loan for review. The LD-11 is basically a small, tabletop SDR transceiver. It’s like a miniature,...
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The Elecraft KX2 : a “Fit-In-Your-Pocket size” transceiver
On my way this morning to FDIM and the 2016 Dayton Hamvention. Since I own the Elecraft KX3, Elecraft K2 and the Elecraft KX1, I’m excited to see that Elecraft has announced a new addition to their...
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National Parks On The Air (NPOTA) activations today
En route to the 2016 Dayton Hamvention, I’m doing a few National Parks On The Air (NPOTA) activations with my my buddy, Eric (WD8RIF). Eric is currently the number one activator in the state of Ohio....
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One week of Hamvention, Air Force Museum, Wright Brothers and National Parks...
I returned home last night from my week-log Dayton Hamvention trip around 8:30 PM. The Hamvention actually ended at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 22, but my buddy Eric McFadden (WD8RIF), his son Miles...
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eBay find: LNR Precision LD-11 transceiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mario, who notes this first appearance of the LNR Precision LD-11 transceiver on eBay. I must say, I’ve been using the LD-11 for the past couple of months and...
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NPOTA activation on the Blue Ridge Parkway
A crowd gathers as Vlado (N3CZ) works station after station in CW! I’m not sure what I’m going to do after the National Parks On The Air event is over at the end of this year. I hope the ARRL organizes...
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Labor Day Fun: A hamfest, an NPOTA activation–and a new Elecraft KX2 QRP kit
My station location on the trail near the Sandburg farm is indicated with the small grey marker (lower left quadrant). I’ve enjoyed an especially “radio-active” Labor Day weekend. Here’s hoping you...
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NPOTA: Activating the Carl Sandburg Home (NS07) today
This afternoon (September 8), I should have a chance to activate the Carl Sandburg Home again for the ARRL National Parks on the Air program. You might recall, I activated the site Sunday as well....
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A quick recap of yesterday’s Carl Sandburg Home NPOTA activation
Yesterday, I fit in yet another activation of the Carl Sandburg Home (NS01) for the ARRL National Parks on the Air. You might recall, I activated the same site last Sunday. The lake at the trail head....
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Dave builds an N6KR/Wilderness Radio SST from scratch
Regular SWLing Post readers might recall the gorgeous Sproutie MKII regenerative receiver my buddy Dave Richards (AA7EE) built last year. No doubt, Dave does a proper job with his homebrew radios–a...
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National Parks On The Air: Activating two sites simultaneously today
I’ll hike to the point where the Overmountain Victory Trail meets the Blue Ridge Parkway. Today, I plan to activate both the Blue Ridge Parkway (PK01) and Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail...
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NPOTA: Photos from weekend “two-fer” activation
As seen from the Overmountain Victory Trail: The Revolutionary War encampment at the Museum of North Carolina Minerals. As I mentioned in a previous post, what I love about the National Parks On The...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Four NPOTA activations planned today
Around noon (EDT) today, I’ll start my short journey to the W4DXCC conference in Sevierville, TN. En route, I’ll pass through three National Parks: the Blue Ridge Parkway, The Appalachian National...
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NPOTA Activations this morning!
If you’re around the radio this morning (Sunday, Sep 25), and you’d like to make some NPOTA contacts, note that I plan activate: Great Smoky Mountains (NP26) & Appalachian National Scenic Trail...
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Recap of Great Smoky Mountains NPOTA activations
Last week, I attended the W4DXCC convention in Sevierville, Tennessee. The road trip afforded me several opportunities to make NPOTA activations through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I took...
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