A Diary of Technology Pursuits
OK I got all the pieces together for my SO2R station. I built and modified many cables (the most time consuming part of the new setup), so I was ready to integrate my station and get ready for a Contest. Then I put it all together and everything looked like it was starting to play... Continue Reading →
Now that I have found N1MM Contest Logger software (fantastic), I have to turn to getting the right equipment in place to use its capability for contests. The main event for my local Ham Club (FARA) is the Virginia QSO Party (VAQP). It happens the third week of March, so we just completed the 2011... Continue Reading →
As one that likes to work with small, inexpensive computers, I found the Arduino Board to be a great platform for experimentation. It provides a basic computer platform with USB interface, digital I/O pins, and a complete "C-like" programming language. There are Arduino boards available for as little as $30. One of the big sellers... Continue Reading →
Well I finally got a chance to try the modem. Fired it up and it works fine - on Receive. Very nice and easy to use. The spectral display shows you where all the signals are and adjusting the volume for good copy was very easy. Unfortunately I have a problem on transmit. The CONFIG... Continue Reading →
Ham Radio (or Amateur Radio) is a licencsed activity permitting use of the airwaves for communication of all types. There are many different facets of Ham Radio, from talking using voice, to exchanging e-mail messages or files, to exchanging streaming video or using other digital communciation modes. Ham Radio is used by people all over... Continue Reading →
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