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Windy Weather Antenna Damage: Fix + JS8Call fun (Video)
In this video we look at what happened to my antenna in a winter storm and build an antenna mast for with less than $10 worth of material. Then we head over to the computer ...
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uSDX (SSB with a QCX) Update
Earlier this year I wrote about a modification/hack to the the QRP Labs QCX called uSDX that turns a normal CW only QCX into a SSB capable radio. It uses the Atmega 328p chip as ...
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JS8Call: Another “Zombie” mode?
Before anybody accuses me of a clickbait title, please examine the following comments taken from the JS8Call Facebook group: Over and over again Hams are disappointed with JS8Call because they have the impression that it ...
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BITX40 Rebuild Part 1: Mistakes, Planning and Teardown
Things have been pretty busy around MiscDotGeek, and we've barely had time for Radio Related things. As I mentioned in the July 2020 update, my BITX40 quit transmitting while sitting stationary on my desk, dutifully ...
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August 2020 Update: Camping, Knives, Trike, Truck. And JS8Call.
I know, I know- quite a headline! In this update I'm going to update you on a few things I've been working on or doing in August. It was an action packed month. There's plenty ...
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