I recently purchased a new watch. I needed a utility watch that is affordable and wanted the ability to easily display local time and UTC. In my research I came across Casio’s Waveceptor WV200A. (originally released in 2012). These watches have a built in receiver that synchs to WWV for accurate timekeeping. It’s pretty slick.… Read More »
New Radio! So I ended up buying a new radio to add to the collection – the Kenwood TS-590SG. I love it! I especially love how easy it is to get on the air using digital modes (while I learn CW to operate via straight key…) I’m currently using a G5RV but it isn’t as… Read More »
Now if I can get my antenna up in the trees I’ll be good to go! The rig looks very clean and well cared for. I’ll be sure to check out the tubes and coils prior to firing her up. The Kenwood TS-530s is a hybrid HF transceiver and looks like people online think it’s… Read More »
I bought an HF rig finally! Erica and I are working to pay down our debt, so our plan for me buying a new mid-priced radio are on hold. In the meantime I found an older hybrid Kenwood TS-530s (for $299!) and it is on it’s way here from South Carolina. From what I’ve read… Read More »
Project Updates I finally set up a usable workstation and have been catching up on some projects. Of course as I start building I keep acquiring new projects to add to the list. Elenco Power Supply I started this kit and easily soldered all of the components to the board in short order. I started… Read More »
Antenna Installed Yesterday I spent the day installing the Comet GP-9. I purchased an antenna mount that I hoped would work under the eaves but due to the fact we have a Dutch hip/Gablet roof, I ended up building a structure that I secured to the house on which I mounted the antenna mast. Mast… Read More »
Upgraded to General! On Tuesday I passed my General exam at the Radio Club of Tacoma. I had attended a class there earlier in Spring but wasn’t able to complete them due to the number of farm chores that were piling up. Once things calmed down I was able to brush up, study, and test.… Read More »