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 »
I earned my extra upgrade this month after some hardcore studying. I still don’t have an HF rig, but once I do, I plan on using the new privileges and especially the technical information as I install new antennas, work the bands, etc.
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 »
Shack planning Slowly but surely I’ve been gathering gear to get on the air. I have lots to do to get my actual shack ready. The room I’ll be using needs work – from cleaning it out, re-insulating, new Sheetrock, new electric… plus the outside work of running feed lines, grounding, antennas… For now I’m… 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 »
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