My impression (based on local hams) is that a smallish minority of HF-active folks have a 30-meter capable antenna. My Mosley TA-5M with 40M add-on loads okay on 30 but is no great shakes. Nonetheless

In reply to KG5OIB, my sense is that becoming really comfortable with CW after a certain age becomes less and less likely. Having seen several folks in clubs diligently work at CW for a while it seems

OK, since I took my Extra soon after my General in 2006, I've probably conflated the two. My code test was for 5 wpm and must have been for the Extra. I know for sure that I had to take it and that it

2006 General for me and code test was required. Tom K8TOM 815

On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 09:45 AM, Jerry N9AVY wrote: "Was on PM cell with him..." I guess I'm out of the tech loop here, so I have to ask what is PM cell? Google did not help me with it... Tom K8TOM 8

Jerry, This can be a symptom of the presence of a "stub" of the program that failed to fully invoke but is still resident in memory. When you attempt to start the program the OS looks and sees that th

Is there an assumed protocol for soliciting mode changes? If in S&P mode I have always deferred to the running/CQ-ing station providing mode switching requests. It seems like we ought to make this a s

Thanks for the tip, Paula. I'll give it a try and see what happens. I have found with DM780 that by typing the call sign into the box (rather than clicking with the mouse to auto-insert) the frequency

Software engineer and VP project manager for financial systems regional bank MBA, CPA Started my own CPA firm in 1988. I'll retire someday, but 74 is too young...heh. 15 acre gentleman's horse farm (p

I agree that the Mosleys are tanks when it comes to strength under ice and other loads. For those of you with ice issues they're worth a look. Superb customer service, too, in my experience over the y

Tnx for the contact, Jim. I'm limited on my seat time this year, but always fun. Tom K8TOM 815

I have used the program for many of our contests over the years. It works great for me. I just download the latest version prior to the contest and I'm set to go. Tom K8TOM 815

We had family in for Norwegian Christmas eve dinner and then all day following, so no shack time that I could get away with. Given our corner QTH, Scotty, I had kinda figured that 25 Qs would require

Yep, I sure remember that one. I corresponded with him prior to the DXpedition and waited intently for the opening. I think that it was the 2nd or 3rd day that I got him. And yes, he pulled up stakes

Thanks for the tip and encouragement, Alan. That will no doubt help a few more to use that facility and make those needed contacts. 73, Tom K8TOM 815

I'm very sorry to hear that you've been under the weather, Jerry. We have missed you! Godspeed to a full recovery. Tom K8TOM 815

We pay for it in the winter, but late summer and fall in the Pacific NW, aaah...yes. Hope yours is excellent as well, 73, Tom K8TOM

Hey Stan and Bob, I've been off and on looking but nuttin' but locals showing up (infrequently) on the bands. I did see KC9UR on 40M yesterday afternoon, but it was ragged from both ends. It sounds li

Wow, Geary! So sad to hear about your travail and close call with the sparks/lightning. I hope that you are able to get your equipment back in order safely. We always appreciate seeing your call on th

I've been calling on 30M for a while, but no takers so far. I saw KE0JBT earlier, but no reply received to my return. I will probably move to 17M and 20M in a half hour. The sun rises very early this