Indeed - back then, the Yaesu FT-1000 Mark V was, I believe, the only transceiver that delivered more "barefoot." 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://beta.reve
I'm happy to report that the TI7W RBN node is up and running as of this afternoon, filling a big gap in our coverage as the first node in Central America. Thanks to TI7W/N3KS who installed the node
In order to have the RBN's revised callsign pattern file ready before the CQ 160 contest, We're moving the target date up to January 25, so if you know of new callsign patterns that need to be incorp
I've just resumed writing a software column for NCJ, my third stint over the last 10 years or so. To put it mildly, the software scene has changed dramatically over that period, and software has bec
From the number of comments I've received, both on the reflector and off, it appears that a prime subject these days is remote operation. I did a little a few years ago using a Remoterig box to conn
Gee Paul, and to think I almost missed this because, for the last 5 years, I've had my e-mail software send your e-mails straight to the trash-bin. As I recall, that was in reaction to other specifi
OK, I think this topic clearly makes sense for at least my next NCJ column (or maybe two). So what software and/or hardware do you use for remote operation, and how has your experience been? -- 73,
...before the ARRL CW DX Contest. If you just got a new contest call, in an unusual pattern (like a single-letter suffix or similar), the RBN won't recognize it as a callsign as quickly as one with
Then make it SSB only. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network web server at<http://beta.reversebeacon.net>. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. On 2/16/2022 1:35
But Ria, what about those of us with small stations who like assisted S&P? Surely there should be room for those of us who don't want to self-spot, but find unassisted S&P endless frustration. I'm w
Amen, Jim - I wish we had had this discussion a year ago. You're listed as a member of CAC - can you describe what process the committee used to reach out to the broader community? 73, Pete N4ZR Che
Ria, I'm not frustrated... I am simply concerned that allowing self-spotting will make it much less pleasant for me to pursue my personal goals. If everyone and their sibling self spots, that will m
Bob, I'm not totally clear, but I think you're arguing that this change will remedy concerns about the unfairness of having an RBN for CW and RTTY, but not for phone. I agree it would be nice to hav
Occasionally people ask me, so what? What will Viewprop do for me? Here's my answer: This is my Band vs UTC chart, copied just a moment ago. W3LPL, a callsign not unknown in ham radio circles, has
You can buy fixed "reading" glasses in various magnifications - 1.5, 2, 2.5 etc - in drugstores. You just need to figure out what your usual distance from your screen is, and then test to find the m
Hi Alan - We appreciate your concern for the RBN but not to worry. Our network consists of some 200 individual contributors using Aggregator software to send their spots to our server, which then ma
For everyone who asked, here's a link to the image that CQ-Contest cut off from my message about Viewprop yesterday. https://www.dropbox.com/s/8j8yovn6y912hud/Viewprop%20Band%20vs%20Time.png?dl=0 --
I was surprised to work 20 different Ukrainian stations during the contest, despite all the forebodings. Even more surprising, 15 of them were in Kyiv or east, and only 5 were in the west. Guess ma
Some of you may have read my post about using this weekend's ARRL DX contest to try for more countries on 160. Well, the contest on that band is effectively over, and the results are in. I used Spo
I thought Barry's note was just addressed to me. Here's my reply, for completeness: "Barry, that battle was fought and over a long time ago. I don't think that phone ops appreciate the idea that th