Amateur (Ham) Radio BS and Callsign Thread!

I love my Ham-n-a-Can! Supper easy and fun. I did a write up for one of the clubs, if anyone is interested I am sure I can find it.

 

Definitely interested! This is the direction I want to take my radio use. I’m also looking into adding solar.

 

Did you see my battery-in-a-can? I'm running my rig solar. I just purchased a Spiderbeam 14m mast and a shooting field bag. The radio, computer, cables, nanoVNA, handheld, and other things are in the field bag. I may still put my HF in an ammo can but I don't have the ambition right now. I'm working 7 days a week and away from home 2-3 nights a week until the FAA gets their act together.

 

@PilotMM
I hadn't realized you sent a message untill I was well out of the area. I was on my way into the Sierra's off of the 395..

 

I’ll look back and check that out. Definitely what I’m looking for. Thanks!

 

Please post a write-up!

 

Do you use js8 call? I seem to having trouble getting the right settings with it.

I have WJST-x and fldigi set up fine. Not sure why this is throwing me for a loop.

 

Its a short write-up with a few pics. Has a parts list. Use the WAGO 221 Lever-Nuts Wire Connector! They are awesome. Do not use the Chinese brand. not the place to save a buck.

ask any questions.

 

Yes, I can check settings for you in a couple hours. What sound card do you use? Is it a sound or rig control issue?

 

I'm not sure. I've got a signalink hooked to the ft-891.

Like I said the set up is almost the same as FL digi it seems so I'm not sure what's going on. My alc meter is moving appropriately. But when I do the heartbeat pulse nothing is returned

 

Are you in DATA-U or SSB? I was having a problem getting anything out and it turns out my handheld mic was picking up the sound rather than the data port.

If WSJT-X works then your time must be close enough.

 

@m603holden
Settings->Radio->Rig Options
PTT Method: CAT
Mode: Data/Pkt
Split Operation: Fake It

And of course, there's the frequency question. If you somehow ended up on DATA-L in your settings you'll have trouble. Maybe check your speed under "Mode". Enable decoding of all speeds, do three passes.

Sorry if this is, "is it plugged in?" type stuff but it's all little things that can be missed.

 

Yeah everything else is all set up right. I'll have to check the enable decoding though.

 

I'll be setting up my radio tonight, 20m and 40m.

 

I'll try to find you on 20 later

 

Oh... id be on radio but i dunno how this wind.... Damn Isaias

 

We will see if I ever get to leave work. Gas line failure caused a power outage which caused road closures. Now UPS is stuck in traffic and I can't fly until they bring be packages. This day has been a disaster. Radio is loaded up though.

 

Ah! I’m glad you got it! If you swing by again LMK. I usually have a few cold IPA’s in the fridge.
-M

 

I forgot I made this. It’s a Kenwood 7400a. Power supply and wire antenna inside. It works pretty good. I figured it’s a back up back up lol

 

I like it, @cllowe24.

Here's my backyard shack this morning and last night.



Got my Spiderbeam 14m mast yesterday. I'm liking it. I have a 64' EFHW with the feed point 10' up the mast and the end of the wire sloped to 8' AGL.