There’s currently a DXpedition to Mozambique operating as C92RU. I’ve been having trouble making a contact with the crew there, which surprised me a bit given how easily I contacted the same group a few weeks ago when they were…
For my first several weeks making contacts on FT8, in order to keep things simple I limited myself to making contacts with other hams who confirm QSLs via Logbook of the World. Now that I’m expanding into SSB I’ve started…
I’m continuing to be active on FT8. I recently read Gary Hinson ZL2iFB’s FT8 Operating Guide: Weak signal HF DXing for technophiles and it was extremely helpful. Check it out if you’re looking to up your game on FT8. I…
I put up my first HF antenna about four weeks ago. Suffice it to say that, in terms of ice storms, snowstorms, power outages, and internet outages, it’s been crazy here since then. But that’s not what this post is…
Last Friday, with the help of Tim K8RRT and Bob W8RLG, I got my first HF antenna up. It’s the EFHW-8010-2K-Plus Multiband End Fed Half Wave Antenna from MyAntennas.com. The marketing material for the antenna says: 130 Feet (39.6m) long…
