N4KGL - RaDAR

I enjoy Rapid Deployment Amateur Radio, Field Days, QRP, satellites, and CW. I have many friends in the hobby that make it fun. I will keep you posted on what I learn about amateur radio on this blog.

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

You Made My Day AK4LP

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I was testing a 20 meter dipole with an Electronics USA MK-67 BNC center insulator and 25 feet of RG 174. The dipole was supported by crapp...

Monday, September 17, 2012

Like antennas? You will love this!

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Watch "AT&T Archives: Similiarities of Wave Behavior (Bonus Edition)" on YouTube

Sunday, September 16, 2012

KX3 Portable with 9 to 1 Balun

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I had previously discovered that the Balun Designs 9 to 1 balun seemed to tune just about any end fed wire using the Icom 703 and its inter...

Monday, September 10, 2012

SKCC's September Weekend Sprintathon (WES)

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The SKCC WES is a 24-hour sprint that occurs on the second Sunday of each month, starting at 0000 UTC. I was staying in the house this week...

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Getting to know the Elecraft KX3

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I have been using my factory built KX3 S/N 963 mostly as my base rig since delivery on July 31. The opportunities for portable ops have been...

Monday, August 20, 2012

2012 Huntsville Hamfest Adventure

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Marv KK4DKT and I left Friday from Panama City. We got there in time to do some portable ops from the parking lot of the La Quinta. This was...

Monday, August 13, 2012

Shocking Development

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This weekend Marv KK4DKT and I went out for portable ops at a local park. The weather was nasty. There was very light rain and the wind was ...

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