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metrology, science, space, vintage computers, electronics, open-source, linux & unix fan, nerd, software & database developer iTelex 338805 #38c3 🇪🇺

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DA6BOC

DMR ID 2635074
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Spontaneously turned on 6m Band. There's really something going on.
Italy, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Greece, Spain, Croatia
Nice 😎
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
Wanted volunteers to passively track the #Artemis II Orion spacecraft as the crewed mission travels to the Moon and back to Earth.
@NASA are asking for information on ground stations using dish antennas <9 meters that want to contribute to AREx doppler tracking data.
November 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
The AnyTone D878UV II Plus is now on a new firmware 4.00. slight changes such as the new symbols. The APRS module also has a new firmware.
#hamradio #amateurfunk
November 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
The update to version 1.07 on the AnyTone D168UV was successful. Now update the 878UV II plus to the new firmware version 4.0.
November 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
Because it's beautiful, and I like buttons that light up and blink. It reminds me of Mission Control from Apollo with its lovely buttons.
October 30, 2025 at 8:39 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
But why? 🙈
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
My first try on the 2m band with FT8. Only 10 watts with the ICOM IC-705.
October 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
My Delta Loop antenna isn't positioned optimally. But I'll soon be installing an aluminum mast, and the antenna will then be about 6 meters higher.
#hamradio #Amateurfunk #icom #yaesu #darc
October 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
boscomac.bsky.social
Since yesterday, I've been observing a jammer on the 15m band in the FT8 range. It's simulating FT8 signals in parallel, all with the same bits. Can anyone confirm this?
#ft8 #hamradio
September 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
I am currently assembling a new Delta Loop antenna. Eadelta11 #amateurfunk #hamradio
September 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
I'm testing the new MAT tuner mAT-M200 on the IC-7300. The tuner has a much larger tuning range. But the data sheet doesn't reveal much. It can handle 100 watts, even with digital mods. Generally, it's rated for 200 watts.
#icom #mattuner
August 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
If someone asks you if you have enough 3458A, you say no! 😬

#3458a #keysight #agilent #hp
August 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
Today I had time to set up more antennas 70cm/2m on the new roof and lay cables. 😎
August 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
Preparing for some calibrations of HP and Agilent 34401A. For verification, I'm using an HP 3458A.

#hp #agilent #keysight #voltnut #3458a
August 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
The holidays are over, and I'm on my way home with my family. I'm testing the Tetra network and APRS. There's a traffic jam on the A2 right now.

#hanradio #amateurfunk #AmateurRadio
August 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
boscomac.bsky.social
It's my last evening in Denmark, and I'm still trying to get in a few QSOs. I'm QRV on FT8 with OZ/DA6BOC

#hanradio #amateurfunk #AmateurRadio #ft8
August 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
I'm currently testing the WSJT-X alternative, JTDX. So far, I like it.

#hanradio #amateurfunk #AmateurRadio #ft8
August 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
boscomac.bsky.social
FT8 on shortwave and watch CuriousMarc's YouTube channel.

#hanradio #amateurfunk #AmateurRadio #ft8
August 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
I am now on the 40m band with OZ/DA6BOC with only 10 watts and the IC-705.

#hanradio #amateurfunk #AmateurRadio #ft8
August 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
I'm in Denmark for a week now. I set up my shortwave antenna and am now QRV with OZ/DA6BOC.

#hanradio #amateurfunk #AmateurRadio #ft8
August 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
On the way to Kiel. I've already adjusted the relays in the AnyTone 878.
July 31, 2025 at 11:10 AM
boscomac.bsky.social
I am currently at the campsite with my QRP setup with FT8.
#Amateurfunk #hamradio
July 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
I am testing my new QRP setup with IC-705 and MC-20 magnetic loop from OM0ET

I am on 21.285 MHz

DA6BOC

#hamradio #Amateurfunk
July 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
boscomac.bsky.social
I tested the ATU-100 EXT. I noticed that the PWR and SWR meters aren't quite accurate. The PWR meter, in particular, is usually 30 watts too low.
#ft897 #atu100 #hamradio #amateurfunk
July 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
boscomac.bsky.social
I finally solved the problem with USB RF interference on the IC-705. A ferrite core helped. #ft8 #hamradio
July 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM