Amateur Radio Station

Current setup as of 20231118 of my radio station VE3XRM.
Credit goes to radioSPARKS.com website for all the images.

Kenwood TS-680S / AT-250 Automatic Antenna Tuner (1994)

Linear Power Supply Astron VS-20M. The D-104 microphone from my CB days. And a vintage brass straight key limits my speed to 10 WPM, is about what I can copy.

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The "Casual HAM" VE3XRM Logbook 20231026

Just started (in 2022-10) my renewed interest in the HF bands. I've never been much of a talker.

Using a newly raised 40 Metre EFHW with homemade 56:1 transformer.
Power supply limits my output to 50-75 Watts PEP.

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Azimuthal Equidistant Projection Map at my QTH

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Grayline Map with Sun and Moon position by Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)

The Radio Amateur's Code

The Radio Amateur is

CONSIDERATE...He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL...He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE...He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.

FRIENDLY...He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED...Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC...His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.

- adapted from the original Amateur's Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928

Old Ham with HT (Handie-Talkie) Crazy about his radios!