Monthly Archives: December 2012
iPhone and Ham Radio
Over the holidays, I upgraded from the iPhone 3GS to the iPhone 4S. It’s got quite a bit more horsepower, capability and…Siri. In case you don’t know, Siri is a “personal assistant” that will carry out commands via your voice. For example, if I want to send a text message to my son, I can… More »
Mapping Trusted QSL and LOTW
I recently had a strange occurrence with my JT-65 software, logging and Logbook of the World uploads. After much head scratching, I figured out TWO solutions. Here’s what I discovered; maybe someone else is having the same issue. I am active on JT-65 mode, trying to work and confirm remaining states on digi-mode for ARRL’s Triple Play Award. I use JT65-HF software and installed… More »
Noise Blankers Assist At National Cemetery, Surprisingly No Injuries
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., December 17, 2012 – Amateur radio and “The Noise Blankers Radio Group” (www.noiseblankers.com) provided event communications for Wreaths Across America at the US National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. Wreaths Across America is a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and placing memorial wreaths on headstones of US veterans interred world-wide in US… More »
Wreaths Across America and Special Event Station N5W
Update: Fred, WD5DKA has graciously agreed to run the special event call sign Saturday morning while Andy K5PO, Kevin K5KVN and I are at the cemetery providing event support. This means N5W QSOs will be available to more hams hoping to make contact. Thanks Fred! ———————- Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization which raises… More »
Working JT65
I’ve been working some JT65 mode this weekend in the little bit of time I’ve had to sit down at the rig. The mode requires your computer be “synced” up and use the EXACT time from an internet based time service. I was using the popular “D4″ clock adjusting software, but had forgotten to have it run in “ADMINISTRATOR”… More »
