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W4/VP9KF W4/VP9KF F:215 A:30 K:1.67 SSN:207 WWV Log VP9KF , G4BKI & EI6LC Last reload: 2024-05-14 19:16:15Z Latest WWV data: 2024-05-14 19:15:05Z Data policy menu Home | CW/CEPT | Propagation | VP9KF | G4BKI | G4BKI/J3 & J37KF | Log | Software | IP Ham | Blog | CW Links CW Club Call History Files | Telnet Files | N1MM+ Logger tips | Logger32 tips | Applications - Latest Versions | Units | menu DXCC flags | Commonwealth flags | IARU Societies Loading Licenced Since first licensed as G4BKI menu Home | Cluster | RSS Feeds | Contesting | DX Groups | DX info | DX News | Awards | Meetings | Clubs | Other Pages | Group Pages | Forums | Societies | DX News | DXpeditions | Logging | Logging formats | Files | QSLing | Callbooks | Remote Base | Remote Receivers | Projects | VNA | SDR | SDR software | Software | Morse | Online Calculations | Modelling | Intruders | Programmes | Unions | Beacons | Regulatory | Magazines | Manuals/Parts | Keyers | Paddles | Rotators | Antennas | Antenna Switching | Headphones | Towers | EMC | Noise Cancelling | Lightning | Filters | Manufacturers | Retailers | Repair | Miscellaneous | Local Clubs | Hamfests | LF Antennas | DX Watch | DX Calendar | DX Entities | Additional DX News | Propagation Map CW/CEPT Map of the World Geomagnetic Field: Solar X-ray status: Proton status: Neutron status: Welcome to Swannanoa, North Carolina This page is always under refinement ON4UN/WW: Good Operating Practices (PDF) (PPT) , F6EXV: Good Cluster Practices (PDF) New DXers Handbook (PDF) Q-Codes Prosigns Key click mods: FT1000D & FT1000mk5 Look for G4AMT N7DR G3SJJ F5VHC G3VTT VP9GE G3UCQ VP9s (DXWatch) VP9s (RBN) IRCs (International Reply Coupons) - it takes MASSIVE effort (yes, nearly 45 minutes!) to get the USPS to exchange these as they are required to by membership of the UPU [this may not be so, soon!]. Print this document and take it with you to the USPS Post Office nearest you!. The USPS no longer sells IRCs online or in offices . Another IRC link: G3SWH So, you’re a radio ham? Don’t EVER think about moving to an HOA property. Never. Got it? Good. SSB. What’s that? I haven’t operated on SSB since 1992. Author of the original computer Hellschreiber software (for the BBC Micro), as G4BKI, early 1980s. I’m told there was also some code for the Apple ][ and clones. Did this help to rekindle the mode? All I ever heard then was a very few mechanical Hell machines. Now the mode is BACK (with the help of 21st century software)! Radio emission designations (these have changed over the years) Don’t run telnet (or open FTP) to any remote servers, routers or other infrastructure. Check that hidden/unknown telnet servers are turned off too! location Info on QTH Continent: North America CQ Zone: 5 ITU Zone: 8 Time Zone: Eastern Time (GMT-4) Daylight Saving Time - Yes IARU Region: 2 Lat/Lon: 35.630(N) -82.411(W) Maidenhead Locator: EM85tp01 Find yours County: Buncombe (BUN) ARRL Section: NC Ground: ~2 millisiemens / metre station Station at present Essential: Full-house, automated 20 kW 120/220VAC Kohler propane generator with load shedding. IC-7610 The incomparable Mercury paddle made by hand by N2DAN Bencher Paddle BY-2 (Chrome) Mortty v4 [newer v5 info] CW keyer MFJ-1425 [ 1 ] 25A+ Switched Mode Power Supplies (x2) Toughbook CF-53 - running Windows 10 Pro, N1MM Logger+, Logger32, HamCap & ICECAP/ICEAREA Ameritron RCS-10 [ 1 ] Remote Coax Switch RigExpert AA-54 analyzer [ 1 ] nanoVNA Acom 1000 amplifier [ 1 ] Butternut HF9VX [ 1 ] CSV-19 Antenna Line Launcher [ 1 ] Campbell Hausfeld CC2300 portable pump for CSV-19 launcher [ 1 ] Daiwa CN620A power meter Sony MDR-NC20 Noise Cancelling full ear headphones (and replacement ear pads!) MFJ-250 1kW dummy load [ 1 ] Going on a DXpedition? - USB Flash drives are your friend! Keep your log data and programs backed up. Prices are now around $0.60 per GB, even for USB v3.0 drives. Pictures Butternut HF-9VX looks 1000’ tall here (it’s only 28’ tall actually and a standby antenna) Radar and Lightning if there is red on this map, don’t expect me to be on the air! Samuel Morse special callsigns: M0RSE EM0RSE GM0RSE To the "Media" - if you are going to put morse in your content (Discovery Channel, CIA ads, etc.), then please don’t include nonsense which is also badly sent. Please take a couple of minutes and use WinMorse to make your audio feed. Thank you . Here’s a good BBC video . Why RoHS lead-free solder may be more of a problem than a solution. Links to products on this page do not endorse either the product or the manufacturer. Software pricing key. Nothing=Free, $=is free to use in limited way, $$=see pricing in link Note: the software pricing keys are currently incomplete.... Got a frozen antenna part or anything else mechanical? Liquid Wrench Penetrating Oil is amazing. Type a callsign: QRZ callsign lookup: Telegraph abbreviations hang on into the 21st Century wiresignals Some little known wire signals 1 - Wait a moment 25 - Busy on another wire 2 - Important business 26 - Put on ground wire 3 - What time is it? 27 - Priority, very important 4 - Where shall I go ahead? 28 - Do you get my writing? 5 - Have you business for me? 29 - Private, deliver in sealed envelope. 6 - I am ready 30 - No more-end 7 - Are you ready? 31 - Form 31 train order 8 - Close your key; circuit is busy 32 - I understand that I am to ......... 9 - Close your key for priority business (wire chief, dspr, etc.) 33 - Car report (Also, answer is paid for) 10 - Keep this circuit closed 34 - Message for all officers 12 - Do you understand? 35 - You may use my signal to answer this 13 - I understand 37 - Diversion (Also, inform all interested) 14 - What is the weather? 39 - Important, with priority on through wire. (Also, sleep-car report) 15 - For you and other to copy 44 - Answer promptly by wire 17 - Lightning here 73* - Best regards 18 - What is the trouble? 88* - Love and kisses 19 - Form 19 train order 91 - Superintendent’s signal 21 - Stop for meal 92 - Deliver promptly 22 - Wire test 93 - Vice President & general manager signals 23 - All copy 95 - President’s signal 24 - Repeat this back 134 - Who is at the key? 72 - Unofficial, used by QRP operators 74 - Unofficial, used by QRO operators *The well-known ones. Note!!! It is seven three ; not seventy-three, not seventy-threes or seven threes. It is already plural. There are now some weird usages in e-mails, including ’73 and 73’. Huh? *** How to display real-time lightning map while running logging programs *** If you have to bond something PERMANENTLY use 3M 5200 ( see other options here ). It will NEVER come off above or under water. It can be persuaded to release with applied heat, but chances of success are limited. Use with caution! Rats, rats, rats! This product has been discontinued. WHY???!!! If you need to waterproof a connector or anything else use Elmers Caulk CLEAR in this tube E948 . Some other tubes have terrible applicators, only buy the one with the nozzle. It goes on WHITE so you can see that it went everywhere you wanted. After 30 mins or so it dries CLEAR. Stands up well outside, yet can be peeled off if you need to change something later. I am now trying ACE hardware Part No. 12589 . This does the same (goes on white, dries clear). The website does NOT confirm that, only the tube says it on the back. It takes a LOT longer to cure and go clear. It also appears to have about 5-10% shrinkage when I tested it by applying to a flat stone surface with a dip in it. There is also a GE product and DAP product which I am going to test. Data mode? It is FT8, NOT FT-8! Likewise FT4. Why do hams say ’green stamps’? Why not just say ’dollars’ or $??? [better yet US$ or USD] Worst! Connectors! Ever! ALL of these things are unspeakably bad. A craze that’s expensive , uses unnecessary tools and is unreliable . localclubs Local clubs (NC & SC) NCDXCC NC Map BRARC Map NC WCARS WCARS blog Map NC 2nd Thursday of each month, 18:00 1st Tuesday of each month, 19:00 1st Thursday of each...