And don’t forget the old HOA/mobile trick, a mobile antenna on your car parked in the driveway. It’s portable and I have never heard of a HOA rule against it. A screwdriver antenna on a car rear bumpe

I had registered but family obligations kept me off line until 5PM after it was all over. I hope the lectures will be on line for us latecomers. Dave K8WPE David J. Wilcox’s iPad

This makes great sense to me. There are many micro pots available so look for one small enough to fit inside the case. Great idea. David J. Wilcox’s iPad

Johnny, Sorry you have to cancel but maybe I will be able to attend for the first time. Ozarkon has been on my bucket list for years but can’t do that and Dayton/FDIM both. I will be very happy to pay

The Toy Store is run by a volunteer. In the past it has taken a while for a response but I always got replies. Dave K8WPE David J. Wilcox’s iPad

NDB = Non Directional Beacon like the old aircraft beacons that used to identify airports and give old time pilots a signal to follow to the airport or take reading from three or four beacons and use

Gentlemen, Why are we so “offended” by well wishes from persons of ANY background or persuasion? America was supposed to be the land of the free from its inception. Some folks just have too much time

This brings to my mind, would I reject a gift given in heartfelt appreciation of someone else’s beliefs? Probably not. While it wouldn’t cause me to adhere to their belief I would accept the gift with

Ron, It’s been unavailable for over a year now. Whoever was maintaining it quit I was told. I used to get an old band report but now get only a blank page like you did. Dave K8WPE David J. Wilcox’s iP

What ever happened to the kids and sometimes adults getting onto the hobby or even those who were not ARRL members who in the past clamored for the recent and even old copies of QST, 73, CQ, etc? We u

Breadboard Radio of course..... check them out. I have built a few of their neat kits. Lots of fun. https://breadboardradio.com/60-woodpecker.html Dave K8WPE since 1960 David J. Wilcox’s iPad

I just breathe deeply. It’s as good as Valium. Happy Ham Husband = more time to do shopping and yak on the phone. David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad

Just ordered it. Dave K8WPE (a book addict hooked by my mother a long time ago, especially WWII spy books) David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad

I also have one for sale among other things. I have the first version as a kit unbuilt and I also have the III version built. What a hoot but too many keys, too many keyers, too many kits. Need to mak

Don’t forget the screen door of your slider out to the deck. Make sure the screen is metal, but then again the metal frame itself will work fine too. You get a higher score if the slider looks out on

That was me, and both TennaDippers are sold and gone. Dave K8WPE David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad

Since there seems to be a market for Tenna Dippers I have the original Tenna Dipper for sale AND the DELUXE Tenna Dipper for sale, both solid Hendricks kits, one in an Altoids tin and the other in a v

PS I have a QRPOMETER that I am not using and am interested in selling it. Too many power/SWR meters in the cupboard.. anyone interested contact me at Djwilcox01 at gmail dot com Dave K8WPE David J. W

Here is the URL for the original kit: http://www.4sqrp.com/QRPometer.php David J. Wilcox K8WPE’s iPad

Josh, While not an expert in my 60 years of ham radio I find that 5 watts even with a good antenna is iffy depending on the bands, the gray line, etc. I am down in Florida in a 3rd floor condo with a