Tag Archives: Heathkit
Novices.
Lately, I have been completely preoccupied with the completion of my Novice station at the alt-qth (Otego, NY). It all started with participation in a vintage rig event last February, the Novice Rig Roundup. Since then I have been obsessing a … Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur radio, American Radio Relay League, Cubic Communications, CW, ham radio, Heathkit, HM-2410, HR-1680, HS-1661, HX-1681, Knight T-60, Novice, Novice license, Novice Station, QRP, QRP operation, SKCC, ST-3B, Straight Key Century Club, VFO, Weekend Sprintathon
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Together Again (for the first time)
Summer is winding down, and a lovely summer it was. I think the weather here in the Northeast was the best I can remember for quite some time. Sure, we had some beastly hot, humid days, but on the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur radio, CW, ham radio, Heathkit, Hickok 6000a, HR-1680, HX-1681, power supply, PS-23, Radio, RBN, receiver, Reverse Beacon Network, SKCC, Straight Key Century Club, transmitter, tube tester
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A tale of two VFOs
I am always a little surprised at the constant learning experience afforded by this hobby. My assumptions are usually incorrect, but the discovery of what is actually going on is always entertaining and instructive. Consider the story of the two … Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur radio, coil dope, ham radio, Heathkit, Heathkit HG-10 VFO, HG-10, Knight T-60, Knight V-44, Novice Station, VFO
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