Well, no, not really. Probably. Who knows? but we live in clickbait times, so Β―_(γ)_/Β― Been following Hans’ G0UPL QCX projects for a while, but missed out on the first two batches of the QDX. WELL NOT THIS TIME! so I got one and started building it. The kit is great (not too easy, not…(Continue Reading)
Author: YO9EAT
4S2P power pack with 18650
Having a few leftover 18650 batteries (about … too many), I decided to put them to use instead of recycling them, so let’s build a power pack. DISCLAIMER don’t do this unless you know what you’re doing. I’m not responsible for anything you might do wrong.
FT8/WSPR 2021.08.11
FT8/WSPR 2021.08.10
FT8/WSPR 2021.08.09
FT8 2021.08.08
Started up JTDX and only seeing a few stations reported on each time block (normally it’s at least 20-30 on each pass). Looked up, antenna cable was not connected to the balun. Yes, digimodes are that good π
FT8 2021.08.06
ISS SSTV 2021.08.06-07
Caught one image two images three images four images five six seven images from the ISS event on August 6-7th with ye ole’ trusty Baofeng UV-5R and Robot36 on my phone. Not too shabby.
FT8 2021.08.05
New 9:1 balun (bigger) from hfkits.com is in place, no more overheating on digital modes. I’ve also dropped the EFHW coil for 80m, as it didn’t manage to get it running properly; so just 40, 20, 15 and 10 for now with a simple wire and a bit better SWR on all bands.
WSPR 2021.07.05
Plugged in the Raspberry Pi with the SDR Uno for some WSPR listening today. http://wspr.rocks/ is very nice and fast.
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