ei8kd
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DXCC worked: full house * DXCC visited: 62 * DXCC QRV: 48 * Unique SOTA summits activated: 644 * Running: PB 21K 104min
FT modes. Is it the new normal to be quite aggressive when calling and not answering anymore to the last (repeated) RR73? If so, at least 50 people did not make it into the log. Will be pleased to read the complaints for not getting a LoTW confirmation #hamradio
January 18, 2026 at 3:18 PM
FT modes. Is it the new normal to be quite aggressive when calling and not answering anymore to the last (repeated) RR73? If so, at least 50 people did not make it into the log. Will be pleased to read the complaints for not getting a LoTW confirmation #hamradio
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January 5, 2026 at 10:42 AM
For those who only collect FT grids, try digigrids.net
I found the woods but where are the telegrafista ?
January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I found the woods but where are the telegrafista ?
WB10 done, quite a struggle for 40min. 40/30 no Qs, 20 6 Qs. Not running QRP 🤨
January 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
WB10 done, quite a struggle for 40min. 40/30 no Qs, 20 6 Qs. Not running QRP 🤨
Happy New Year and lots of Qs.
January 1, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Happy New Year and lots of Qs.
My last 2025 SOTA, GW/NW43. Sunny but windy. Had to keep one foot on the tripod.
December 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My last 2025 SOTA, GW/NW43. Sunny but windy. Had to keep one foot on the tripod.
10K walk around Phoenix Park
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
10K walk around Phoenix Park
Got these 2 babies from a friendly GI ham chap while on my way to the south.
December 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Got these 2 babies from a friendly GI ham chap while on my way to the south.
First pint poured by yours truly. Got a certificate if anyone needs proof.
December 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
First pint poured by yours truly. Got a certificate if anyone needs proof.
EI/IE-066, did not work too well, no customers on 40/30, only band that generated some noise was 20 :(
December 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
EI/IE-066, did not work too well, no customers on 40/30, only band that generated some noise was 20 :(
SOTA AH4 done. WX was as pleasant as on Arthur's Seat minus rain. Pix from setup were taken before fog kicked in. Took 2K walking back to the car park to warm up hands.
December 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
SOTA AH4 done. WX was as pleasant as on Arthur's Seat minus rain. Pix from setup were taken before fog kicked in. Took 2K walking back to the car park to warm up hands.
Tried to have some fun on GM's west end. Maybe someone recognises WS339. Unfortunately only 11 Qs.
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Tried to have some fun on GM's west end. Maybe someone recognises WS339. Unfortunately only 11 Qs.
Is any of my lovely followers using Proxmox by chance? Got a problem to solve.
December 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Is any of my lovely followers using Proxmox by chance? Got a problem to solve.
Reposted by ei8kd
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Time for some contest doping food after 30h in the chair.
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Time for some contest doping food after 30h in the chair.
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Touching toes
November 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Touching toes
#whathaveyoudonetoday Mounted the wall hanger for the new mower and cleared the shipping crate. It's now patiently waiting for spring.
November 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#whathaveyoudonetoday Mounted the wall hanger for the new mower and cleared the shipping crate. It's now patiently waiting for spring.
Lowest temp for this season. -7.5°C at 0724z
November 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Lowest temp for this season. -7.5°C at 0724z
Managed my first ever MSK144 contact on 2m.
November 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Managed my first ever MSK144 contact on 2m.
Left switch failed on my Yaesu G-450XL controller. Need to locate a spare part (within EU if possible). Could be this one www.radioworld.co.uk/yaesu-commun... but they are out of stock. Any suggestions? Have a spare G-450C controller w/o Molex male-connector included :(
Yaesu GC450, 650 controller spare part 1 x only switch for left to right.
The Yaesu GC450, 650 controller spare part available is a switch and lever designed for left-to-right movement. This spare part is a crucial component for the controller's functionality, ensuring smoo...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Left switch failed on my Yaesu G-450XL controller. Need to locate a spare part (within EU if possible). Could be this one www.radioworld.co.uk/yaesu-commun... but they are out of stock. Any suggestions? Have a spare G-450C controller w/o Molex male-connector included :(
@wgoodf.bsky.social if you're still awake try around 1856 now
October 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
@wgoodf.bsky.social if you're still awake try around 1856 now