Monthly Archives: November 2012

ARRL Sweepstakes SSB Wrap Up

It was a HUGE ham radio weekend just ended with the ARRL November Sweepstakes SSB contest on the air!    I jumped feet first into the contest late Saturday afternoon (after running some errands around town.)  I always look forward to Sweepstakes and I try to participate in both CW and SSB contests.    This was the… More »

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ARRL Sweepstakes SSB

UPDATE:   Got my SWEEP early on Sunday morning.  My online log is updated with all SS contacts. I’ll be posting a blog article about my experience. Heard some great operators on the air!   I’m on the air…if you hear me, give me a shout!  Working on all bands….

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What do you think about a new Arkansas Ham Radio License Plate Design?

The Noiseblankers Radio Group is floating the idea of a new State of Arkansas amateur radio license plate design.   I think it’s a swell idea for a number of reasons.  (Note:  The design to the left is just one of several idea posted on the Noiseblankers web site.) The current design is simply the… More »

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St. Peter and St. Paul Rocks

Trying to work the PT0S dxpedition….not having much luck yet.  Could certainly use a few sunspots.  Meanwhile, my on-line log has been updated with QSOs from ARRL CW Sweeps and CQWW DX SSB contests.

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ARRL CW Sweepstakes (Or How OK, MS and ONN Failed Me!)

With fall activities and obligations, it’s been a few days since my last post.  Let me start by officially inviting the people of OKLAHOMA, MISSISSIPPI and ONTARIO NORTH to get a ham radio license!    And perhaps if you HAVE a license and live in one of those locations, you may want to get on the… More »

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