Today we celebrate the birthday of Robert Moog (K2AMH) who was born this day May 23, 1934.
May 23, 2013
May 20, 2013
Shortwave Listening Resource: Prime Time Shortwave
If you are interested in shortwave listening and looking to find additional programming in English you might want to check out the Prime Time Shortwave guide on the Internet. This free resource provides a schedule of shortwave broadcasting in English to various parts of the world.
The data is available for download in various formats to facilitate uploading into your own local database or spreadsheet for searching or formatting into your own custom directory of favorites.
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
The data is available for download in various formats to facilitate uploading into your own local database or spreadsheet for searching or formatting into your own custom directory of favorites.
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
May 17, 2013
See and hear Morse Code
A short review of the alphabet in Morse Code combining visual and audio representations.
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
May 10, 2013
A First CW Contact
An inspiring video of W5CYF's first CW contact. Great video to watch if you are in need of some motivation while learning Morse code.
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
The Man Behind Morse Code
Interesting four-minute piece from the History Channel on the Man Behind Morse Code
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
May 3, 2013
April 27, 2013
Funny burger commercial which includes ham radio
April 12, 2013
Ham it up when travelling to Walt Disney World
Planning a trip to Disney World? If yes, hear is a little secret. You can ham it up in Disney World by simply packing your HT. There are two repeaters right on the Walt Disney World property (2m FM and 440Mhz D-Star).
In our family, we have several licensed hams and found our 2m FM HT's indeed handy for staying in communication with each other while having fun in Disney World.
Disney Emergency Amateur Radio Service
147.300 + .600 PL Tone 103.5
Echolink Node 632802
WD4WDW B
Gateway Enabled
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
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In our family, we have several licensed hams and found our 2m FM HT's indeed handy for staying in communication with each other while having fun in Disney World.
Disney Emergency Amateur Radio Service
2m FM
147.300 + .600 PL Tone 103.5Echolink Node 632802
440 MHz D-Star
442.000 + 5.000WD4WDW B
Gateway Enabled
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
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April 5, 2013
Smith Charts and SimSmith
The Smith chart, invented by Phillip H. Smith (1905–1987), is a graphical aid to assist in solving problems with transmission lines and matching circuits.
Confused about what Smith charts are or how to use them? We found a series of videos by AE6TY and a tool called SimSmith that are very helpful.
There is some really good information available at http://www.ae6ty.com/Smith_Charts.html
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
Confused about what Smith charts are or how to use them? We found a series of videos by AE6TY and a tool called SimSmith that are very helpful.
There is some really good information available at http://www.ae6ty.com/Smith_Charts.html
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
April 1, 2013
Bob Ufer Birthday - Go Blue
Growing up in Michigan, we regularly listened to Michigan football games broadcast on AM radio and announced by the great Bob Ufer. Bob announced Michigan football games for 36 years. His announcing style was unlike anything we have ever heard before or since. Bob's enthusiasm and excitement for "Meechigan" football was positively infectious.
Bob Ufer was born this day on April 1, 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Listen to Bob Ufer announcing the 1979 IU vs. U of M during Anthony Carter's touch down leading U of M to win (27-21).
Go Blue! NJ2X
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Bob Ufer was born this day on April 1, 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Listen to Bob Ufer announcing the 1979 IU vs. U of M during Anthony Carter's touch down leading U of M to win (27-21).
Go Blue! NJ2X
March 30, 2013
The Altoid tin: a nearly perfect DIY enclosure
The Altoids tin is one of the very favorite enclosures of the DIY / home-brewing electronic enthusiast / ham radio experimenter. For small electronic projects, the Altoids tin is nearly a perfect fit for purpose.
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
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| Altoids Tin Photograph by Michael W. Maher |
- Free (after you eat the excellent peppermints)
- Recycled / reused
- Durable (its metal)
- Hinged lid
- Light weight
- Size can accommodate a small circuit board, 9v battery, and mounting jacks, knobs, and such.
- Outside dimensions:
- 3-13/16" (9.68 cm) length
- 2-7/16" (6.19 cm) width
- 3/4" (1.91 cm) height
Good DX and 73, NJ2X
Other related articles on NJ2X.COM
- Project: Tiny Mint Tin Switched 9v Battery to Anderson PowerPole
- Project: PicoKeyer Plus Kit
- How To: Lock Together Anderson PowerPole Connectors
- Project: Anderson Powerpole to 2.1mm Connector Pigtail
- Project: Car power adapter to Anderson Powerpole
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March 29, 2013
March 24, 2013
So where can I find the FCC amateur radio exam question pool?
One of the common questions people have is about how to locate a copy of the FCC amateur radio exam question pool. The question pools (both questions and answers) are readily available for download on the ARRL website.
ARRL FCC Amateur Radio Exam Question Pools
ARRL FCC Amateur Radio Exam Question Pools
Dive into the FCC amateur radio exam question pool
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