Monthly Archives: August 2012

Hurricane Isaac Watch Nets

Published on: August 29, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

I spent a few minutes last night listening to the hurricane watch nets.  The ARRL Delta Division has one going on 3890 mHz.  The National Hurricane Watch net is on 14.325 mHz.  Very interesting to listen to the traffic, weather reports of wind speed and rain.  I heard one ham check-in from a boat moored… More »

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Joplin, Missouri Hamfest A Big Success!

Published on: August 25, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

The Joplin, Missouri Hamfest continues to be a better, bigger hamfest each year.  It must certainly be one of the largest in the region of southwest Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, southeast Kansas and northwest Arkansas.  Held at one of the city’s convention center, it always attracts a good crowd.  Today’s group seemed larger to me and… More »

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Amelia Earhart, Weekend Operating and Hamfest Ahead

Published on: August 21, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

Our part of the country has been sweltering under 100+ degree temperatures and little rain for what seems like forever.  This past weekend, the temps dropped and some rain came down, too!  Because of that, I spent some time outside taking care of yard work and enjoy the milder temps.   I did find time to… More »

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D64K and WAE Contest

Published on: August 13, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

I didn’t have much time for operating this weekend, due to a business trip obligation, family shopping, church and some much needed outdoor yard work. As a result my TIS (“Time In Shack”) was limited. Having said that , I did enjoy working a few CW QSOs from hams participating in the Worked All Europe… More »

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US Island on the Air, Comoros, Other Stuff!

Published on: August 10, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

Had a great planning lunch yesterday with Kevin K5KVN, Andy K5PO and Steve K5OY for our “Island on the Air” US-pedition to Beaver Lake in Northwest Arkansas (see previous post).  There’s a lot of logistical work and details to be hammered out…but we’re looking at September 30 to activate “Horseshoe Island”.  We’ll also be applying for a… More »

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Morse Code Spotted On Mars!

Published on: August 6, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

My attention getting headline may have snared a few ham radio operators,  shortwave enthusiasts and others who are curious!  As you likely know, after a 36 week trip  the Mars Curiousity rover has successfully landed on Mars.    Here’s an interesting fact:  the tread pattern on the wheels on the Curiousity Rover imprint MORSE CODE into the Martian… More »

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ARRL 2012 International DX Contest (Phone) Results Posted

Published on: August 1, 2012 Author: Gary, WBØRUR

The results for the ARRL Int’l DX Contest (Phone) have been posted and the scores database is now published.  I placed 9th in the Delta Division in my category and power class.  Not too bad for only spending a short amount of time with it.  By the way, I placed 3rd in the Delta Division (in… More »

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