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Lex PH2LB
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#Softwaredeveloper who likes #Hamradio and is open about being #ActuallyAutistic.

https://www.ph2lb.nl/
In short: I won't be sending kits and parts to the USA anymore.

Why? Because of new regulations from the US postal service. See www.postnl.nl/campagnes/on...
(google translate is your friend).

#hamradio
https://postnl.nl/campagnes/onli…
August 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Hamshack Hotline wil end.

hamshackhotline.com

#hamradio #funkamateur
July 10, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Reposted by Lex PH2LB
Well there you go: The epic boring non live live-stream of day 1 of my visit to the #hamradio fair 2025 in #Friedrichshafen. Basically just to get the vibe of the show for those who couldn’t make it. #amateurfunk

youtu.be/dUjG9OSveqo?...
Ham Radio 2025 in Friedrichshafen - Day 1 | HamRadio
YouTube video by LabCat
youtu.be
July 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Reposted by Lex PH2LB
This week on the Activation log: I share the excitement of doing my 500th Parks on the Air activation and talk a bit about the future of hamfests. Read more on my blog: www.jpole-antenna.com/2025/05/02/5...

#Hamradio
500 Parks on the Air Activations! - KB9VBR Antennas
In the little over five years that I have been active with the Parks on the Air program, I’ve just accomplished my 500th POTA activation (502 to be exact). There are many that have more activations un...
www.jpole-antenna.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Reposted by Lex PH2LB
Check out the nice website of OM Wolfgang DL2KI.
He has some nice QRP stuff on there.

www.dl2ki.de/prj01.html

#hamradio #diy #funkamateur
Projekte - DL2KI
Amateurfunk Homepage
www.dl2ki.de
April 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The story of #heathkit. The rise and fall of a legend.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-F_...

#hamradio #diy
What Happened to Heathkit? The Ham Radio Legend That Vanished!
YouTube video by Ham Radio Gizmos
www.youtube.com
April 15, 2025 at 5:32 AM
March 25, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Reposted by Lex PH2LB
soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2025/03/lex-...

This winter SolderSmoke issued a challenge to radio amateurs: build a receiver. Almost 50 receivers have been completed, all around the world, with more to come. See the successful builds here: soldersmoke.blogspot.com/search/label...
Lex PH2LB's Fantastic, 3-D Yellow, Glue-Stick, SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver from the Netherlands
ham radio blog, electronics, Homebrew, soldersmoke, QRP, boatanchors, wireless, radio history, radio construction, Dominican Republic, podcast
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March 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Part 4 of the #soldersmoke #directconversion #receiver #challenge
: "only the band shall pass"

Looks good but could be better. Going to replace the caps with silver mica once to see if it improves.

#hamradio
March 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Part 3 of the #soldersmoke #directconversion #receiver #challenge
: "mix it all up"

Looking at the output of the mixer. With my #rigol signal generator and with the PTO signal.

#hamradio
March 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Part 2 of the #soldersmoke #directconversion #receiver #challenge
: "The joy of oscillation."

Looking at the output of the PTO.

#hamradio
March 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Part 1 of the #soldersmoke #directconversion #receiver #challenge
: "The joy of oscillation."

The PTO is build, working and has a nice tuning range.

#hamradio
March 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Colin Evans M1BUU going SOTA Extreme on G/NP-004 more then 7 years ago.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1acS...

#hamradio #sota #diy #fieldradio
SOTA Extreme
YouTube video by Colin Evans
www.youtube.com
February 23, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Last Saturday, OM Tonnie PA9CW activated 2 ONFF's.

Check out his report at :
youtu.be/W-VXvI0Vps8?...

#hamradio #qrp #cw #florafauna #onff
ONFF-0132 and ONFF-0577.
YouTube video by PA9CW - PA44WFF
youtu.be
February 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
www.hfsignals.com/index.php/zb...

A 5 watts, all bands, all mode SDR in your pocket for $149.

#HAMRADIO #QRP #SDR
zBitx – HF SIGNALS
www.hfsignals.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:09 PM