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Making (Big) Waves

March 15, 2018 - 11:41 am

The Yaesu FL-2100Z is a classic HF amplifier. It sits near the end of a long life line of multiple variations and models of the basic 811A or 572B triode valve, all using exactly the same grounded-grid core design, and all of them making nice big waves in the ether when fired up. I was…

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The QCX – a Nifty Little Gadget

March 5, 2018 - 10:40 am

So yesterday (it was a Sunday) I had a lot to do, but nothing more important than to cut open the wrappings of the 20m QCX kit that I purchased from QRP-Labs a few months ago. Yes, it was still lying in its protective wrappings after all this time. Work is seriously interfering with my…

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WSPRing is addictive

November 5, 2015 - 8:29 am

Like the mermaid calling the sailor, this mode called WSPR seems to be calling me back every time. Circumstances pushed me out of the house into my new outside semi-underground shack which made me QRT for a while while I was painting and renovating, but the first thing I did (after making the few compulsary…

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WSPR is open on 10 meters

January 10, 2014 - 5:07 pm

I am as excited as a child in a toy shop! My favourite band is 10 meters and on my recently set-up WSPR station I am hitting anywhere from 5 to 9 stations across the grayline. That is the coolest thing! My station is as follows: Radio: A Chinese Xiego X1M Platinum (puts out 5…

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New Call Sign ZR6LU

October 20, 2013 - 8:21 am

My new call sign arrived today – ZR6LU. Shorter and easier on PSK31 which is my favourite operating mode. Hope I don’t get tonge-tied the first few times! From now on I am ZR6LU and not ZS6ALU anymore. I invested a lot in the old ZS6ALU call sign, I created this website, I built a…

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Oscar Bravo DX Group

June 3, 2013 - 8:01 am

It is wonderful the many ways our roads cross, and how we meet people that will play a role in our lives. So I met Jaco le Roux ZS6PX from Vereeniging who makes little programmer boards to connect a PC / Laptop to a Yaesu or Kenwood or ICOM radio. Nifty little PC Board (some…

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World Map

April 15, 2013 - 7:26 am

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The Missing Q Codes

April 14, 2013 - 5:21 am

We use so few Q-codes nowadays! QTH, QRM, QSL, and thats about it. While there is an official list, some very useful Q signals have never made it to the ARRL’s and Amateur’s official list. I came across this very useful list. Only use in appropriate situations. As with regular Q signals, each can be…

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Useful Info – Aeronautical Frequencies

March 10, 2013 - 6:56 pm

Aeronautical Radio Frequencies used in South Africa HF Communication – (108.000 – 117.975 MHz, Mode = AM) Frequency (MHz) Place Purpose / Description Contact 8.933 O.R. Tambo Intl. Johannesburg, FAJS Springbok – Worldwide VHF Navigation – (108.000 – 117.975 MHz, Mode = AM) Frequency (MHz) Place Purpose / Description Contact 115.200 O.R. Tambo Intl. Johannesburg,…

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Useful Info – 29MHz Band

March 10, 2013 - 6:53 pm

The 29 MHz Band is allocated in SA to Short Range Business Communication – (29.7100 – 29.9850 MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) MODE Purpose / Description Users 01 29.7100 AM Mobile 02 29.7225 AM Mobile 03 29.7350 AM Mobile 04 29.7475 AM/SSB Civil Defense 1 ### 05 29.7600 AM Mobile (Ch. 4 of the 4WDC) 06…

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