Category Archives: HAM

I got my Tech license in June of 2014, in June of 2015 I upgraded to General.

New Mobile Radio The Kenwood TD710

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Jeff

So I finally got around to installing the D710 into the Jeep last Sunday. It’s a sloppy job right now, lots of wire loose in the cab. I’m going to clean it up this weekend. In the mean time I have … Continue reading →

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Buddiepole First Field Test

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Jeff

So I was in the Wenatchee National Forest recently, see “It All Started with a Photo on Facebook“. I brought my KX3 and the new Buddie Pole. We drove up to the top of Red Mountain where the rest of our party … Continue reading →

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Buddipole

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Jeff

So after hemming and hawing.. I finally bought a Buddipole antenna. It’s going to be nice to throw in the back of  the Jeep and make some HF contacts during the camping this summer. As mush fun as it can to … Continue reading →

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Amateur Extra?

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Jeff

Well for the last 13 weeks I have been going to a class to get my Amature Extra license. Tomorrow I take the test. I have to get 74% (37) correct on 50 question test. Wish me luck!

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The Hike I Cannot Tell You About

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Jeff

So we went on a hike on the Washington Coast last weekend and it was amazing. After a 3 hour drive and 2 mile gentle hike, we found ourselves on the Washington coast… and I cannot tell you how to … Continue reading →

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More Power!

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Jeff

So my 100W linear amplifier arrived today. Made by Elecraft, the same people who made my KX3 radio. Going to use if for Salmon Run this weekend. Chris (N7CPM) and I have a strategy for Salmon Run. Find the county with … Continue reading →

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My First Field Day

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Jeff

So Chris (N7CPM) and I both did our first Field Day together. It was fantastic. We setup camp not far from the area we planned, because it was perfect. We ended up on Cle Elum Point. A rocky cliff 4,000 … Continue reading →

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I just Sent an Email to Robin in the Most Spectacular Way – and she Couldn’t Care Less ಠ_ಠ

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Jeff

So I configured my KX3 Radio to do APRS and used my iPhone to as a TNC (see my story about APRS) and used APRS to send an email message via radio. So it works like this, APRS has a … Continue reading →

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One Less Tongue Twister

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Jeff

Since my neighbor Chris and I got our licenses at the same time, his call sign of KG7NFF has always been a tough one for me since mine is KG7MPF. So when calling out on two meters “KG7MPF for KG7NFF” … Continue reading →

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It’s Official!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Jeff

So I received the email from the FCC this morning. The paper work went through and my license is now officially upgraded to general class. No more calling out “temp AG” at the end of my call sign.  So looking … Continue reading →

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