These days, we often hear the abbreviation IoT, which refers to the Internet of Things. For me, the abbreviation triggered the term “Interference of Things”. We live in an age of ever growing numbers of electronic devices, that all have one thing in common: they need power and thus can be the source of unwanted… Continue reading »
Today, I received my new QSL cards. I ran out of them quite some time ago and looking around on the internet, I found ON5UR Maxi-Print. Well, I can strongly recommend Max, ON5UR. I was really surprised by his quality of service. I sent a design which he could have printed “as is” but instead,… Continue reading »
Recently, I published an article with tips for more success on 60 metres. In the article, I said that it would be a good idea to switch from JT65 to to JT9, when a band is crowded. Because of the reduced bandwidth, more stations will fit into the available spectrum. On some bands it can… Continue reading »
On the site of the IARU region 1 monitoring system (“intruder watch”) one can find newsletters and reports about what is going on with regard to intruders and pirates. I am grateful for their effort. On page 2 of the December 2016 report, VK5EEE paints a picture that sent me shivers down my spine. Although… Continue reading »
I promised to report a comparison between JTDX and WSJT-X. Well, JTDX is the winner. I have been using is for several weeks now and I would not revert to WSJT-X.
In my humble opinion, Joe Taylor, K1JT, is a true innovator for the amateur service. As a scientist, Joe received several notable awards. The amateur community should be grateful for his efforts and resulting advancement. Many amateurs may forget that our use of frequency spectrum is justified by experiments, with possible spin-off that benefits everyone…. Continue reading »
Celebrating one year of 60 m in The Netherlands with a surprise from Antarctica!
In a recent post, I reported about my situation, comparing it with CISPR limits and came to the conclusion that these limits do not offer the required protection to comply with the European EMC directive. On the web, I found a report on the website of the European Communications Committee (ECC report 024, local copy),… Continue reading »
One of the most disturbing developments of the current time is the vast amount of electronic devices that are produced and fin their way to homes and businesses. Electronics have been around for many years, but in the past, these were mostly of an analogue nature. Yes, there were compatibility problems, but most problems were… Continue reading »
Some time ago, a colleague who wants to become an amateur, was given a 13 elements 70 cm yagi. My colleague asked me to test it, so it was put into the mast early September. After moving from the QTH in JO20XX in September 1994, my 70 cm station had been QRT for over 20… Continue reading »