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Cheating at PSK

In recent years, it would seem that PSK activity has dropped considerably since FT8 parked-up and flashed its shiny gubbins at us. It would seem that speed is everything: Call, …

blog / construction / homebrew / interference / operating / pztips / shack / technical

EMC/RFI Mains Filter

Being able to pilfer from the Ham Goodies stock can be rather convenient at times – especially when it comes to wiring-up a new Shack and deciding that a “proper” …

datamodes / ft857 / homebrew / programming / pztips / technical

CAT Cable on the Cheap

I recently needed to re-program my FT-857D with some new memories but didn’t have a spare USB CAT cable to hand. Then I remembered that all of the various radio …

ic7300 / icom / operating / pztips

IC-7300 Notes

I purchased a new IC-7300 in June 2018 to revamp my /P setup – after mixing the KX3 and FT-857 depending upon my operating mood, band conditions etc, I wanted …

aerials / balun / blog / construction / pztips / shack / technical

4:1 Current Balun

It’s often said that you must use a 4:1 Balun on your G5RV or where ladder-line meets coaxial cable. I often hear this topic discussed on the airwaves and the …