What is not started...

What is not started will never get finished. -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

K2BSA and 2013 Boy Scout Jamboree

K2BSA has been at every Jamboree since the 1977, right after it was first licensed. The 2013 Jamboree will be no exception. Amateur radio activities  at this year's Jamboree include a Demonstration Station, Radio Merit Badge  classes, ARDF Fox Hunting, High Altitude Balloon Launches with radio  tracking, Radio Contact with the International Space Station, APRS
demonstrations, VEC testing and more.

To learn more about the K2BSA operation at the 2013 Jamboree, please check
out the K2BSA web site.  To learn more about The Summit and the Jamboree, check out the Jamboree website.

The Boy Scouts need the help of hams by getting on the air and talking to the 4,000 scouts and visitors that will pass through the demonstration station during the 10 days of the 2013 Jamboree (July 13 through July 23, 2013).  These contacts will take place primarily between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm each day. Stations will be operating SSB and PSK31. There will also be Echolink connectivity and a D-Star repeater on site.  Check out the Jamboree Live page of the K2BSA web site for details on anticipated operating frequencies.

Nikola Tesla's Birthday July 10, 1856

Today we remember Nikola Tesla on his birthday.  Tesla was born on July 10, 1856 and forever left his mark on the world through his invention and vision.

Tesla and spiral coil of his high-frequency transformer at East Houston St. 46, New York.

Good DX and 73, NJ2X

Google Doodle Roswell Incident

Had fun this morning completing the Google Doodle game marking the 66th anniversary of the
"Roswell incident".  If you have a few minutes, do give it a try today.  Just type in google.com and click on the doodle to get started.  Have fun!

73,
NJ2X

Chet Atkins (W4CGP) Birthday June 20, 1924

We remember the great Chet Atkins (W4CGP) born on this day June 20, 1924.  Chet Aktins was a "Certified Guitar Picker", Amerircan guitarist, and record producer.

Happy Fathers Day!

Happy Fathers Day Hams!

Hope you all find a few minutes to steal away to your shack and make some contacts.  Have fun on the bands.



Good DX and 73, NJ2X

Learn The International Morse Code (1951) - Boy Scouts Recording

Learn The International Morse Code (1951) - Boy Scouts Recording
















Good DX and 73, NJ2X

So what does the Morse code spell out at the beginning of an RKO film?

So what does the Morse code spell out at the beginning of an RKO film?

Good DX and 73, NJ2X

Learning Morse Code Alphabet

Nice review of the alphabet using Morse code. 

Good DX and 73, NJ2X

Robert Moog (K2AMH) Birthday May 23, 1934

Today we celebrate the birthday of Robert Moog (K2AMH) who was born this day May 23, 1934.



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

See and hear Morse Code

A short review of the alphabet in Morse Code combining visual and audio representations.

Good DX and 73, NJ2X

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