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Amateur Radio Contest Events

Computer WinKeyer Software & Transceiver Connection

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Rob Smith

The Mac laptop was connected to the WinKeyer using a USB cable. As it was attached, the keyer sent an audible “R”. At the time I am writting this, the MacBook Pro laptop computer that I am using is running … Continue reading →

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Assembling WinKeyer

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Rob Smith

I needed a CW interface between my Mac computer and TS-990 transceiver. It needed to be compatible with contest logging software, select push-to-talk, and transmit CW. Before I had used LPT1: on a PC, but needed to move to a … Continue reading →

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2014 ARRL 10 Meter Contest

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Rob Smith

As the contest started, my computer crashed and Windows decided I needed some updates. I was able to make an initial 11 contacts as the band faded out. Saturday, we were up early, but instead of getting back into the … Continue reading →

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Contest contacts

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Rob Smith

This past weekend, I had a some time to spend in the contest. Saturday, we went to an event is San Pedro called Steam Carnival, and Sunday, I had some things around home to get done. But there was still … Continue reading →

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Field Day 2014 Antenna Setup

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Rob Smith

Here are some of the members of the Pasadena Amateur Radio Club, JPL ARC, and Caltech ARC setting up their antennas. The beam show here has 2 elements on 10, 15, and 20 meters. Coming down from the pole on … Continue reading →

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