I never have tried WPX RTTY yet. I previously learned that there was a 2019 CQ WPX RTTY Contest the weekend I happened to be at my in laws. Yours truly setup an off center fed dipole in the backyard about 10 foot off the ground. Then I tuned around to see what I could find. This RTTY contest is all new to me. I tried to setup the software and macros is always cumbersome Read More …
I Got A Screw Loose! Yours truly was moving things around today and rearranging my shack trying out new configurations and such. I noticed that my LDG Electronics Z-100Plus tuner had a SO-239 that felt loose. I got out my screwdriver and opened up it case and peeked inside to see if I could remedy the problem. Sure enough a nut has come loose from the stud that is inside the housing. There are no Read More …
Furthermore, I had bought the LDG Z-100Plus Autotuner about 10 months ago and have thoroughly enjoyed using it. It is a small, low-cost automatic tuner suitable for a base station, mobile or portable use. LDG Z-100Plus Autotuner advanced memory tuning, providing 2,000 memory locations. It handles up to 125 watts SSB or CW, but requires only 0.1 watts to tune, making it ideal for QRP operation. This little tuner requires very little electrical power. About Read More …