N5S
I finally got a good contact driving home from the airport…N5S, one of 2 special event stations for the final Shuttle Launch (STS-135).
Crappy Antenna?
I don’t know what to think anymore. I know the antenna is the most important part of any station, but it shouldn’t be this bad. There are too many good …
Tuning and Other Problems
OK, so I have run into some problems. I’m having a hard time making contacts on HF.
The Install
The big project. Installing in my 2007 Toyota Tacoma. Why? Because I can.
Tuner and Duplexer
Went down to HRO and picked up the last major parts for the install.
IC-7000
Well, the negotiating didn’t go so well. Actually, it went ok, they just couldn’t lower the prices anymore without taking a loss. Even a stack of $100 fanned out and …
Chameleon V2 Antenna
Ok, so I decided to start purchasing equipment and started with the antenna.
Road To The Exam
It’s been about 20 years in the making, but I finally decided to take the test.