KK7PW
@kk7pw.bsky.social
Radio-active since 1990. CWops #3211. SKCC #7209c. Member, Seattle ACS since 1998. I host the KPA1500 amplifier forum (https://groups.io/g/KPA1500). More on QRZ.
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KK7PW
@kk7pw.bsky.social
· Mar 11
Congrats to all competitors. My small accomplishment below & #36 in the world. :)
To all military branches and Peace Corps vols -- thank you for your service!
November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
To all military branches and Peace Corps vols -- thank you for your service!
Thanks to A71VV for the 20m SSB Q last night. Great to visit Doha agn via RF. Trio of 7300, KPA1500, Hexbeam up 32' continues to bust pileups. :)
September 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Thanks to A71VV for the 20m SSB Q last night. Great to visit Doha agn via RF. Trio of 7300, KPA1500, Hexbeam up 32' continues to bust pileups. :)
From 2010(ish), along with Curt, WR5J, in foreground, and me in the background pointing at something, we are introducing kids to amateur radio field day. He and I (and few others) have been members of Seattle Auxiliary Comm (ACS) since 1998. Always great to inspire young people to get on the air! :)
September 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
From 2010(ish), along with Curt, WR5J, in foreground, and me in the background pointing at something, we are introducing kids to amateur radio field day. He and I (and few others) have been members of Seattle Auxiliary Comm (ACS) since 1998. Always great to inspire young people to get on the air! :)
Just as a reminder -- get your spare parts now.
August 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Just as a reminder -- get your spare parts now.
Big thanks to Elecraft for the firmware & client software updates for the KPA1500. Now can auto tune / manage 32 antennas selections, among other features. Built like a tank.
One of the best amps on the market. None are perfect. Elecraft support is excellent.
One of the best amps on the market. None are perfect. Elecraft support is excellent.
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August 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Big thanks to Elecraft for the firmware & client software updates for the KPA1500. Now can auto tune / manage 32 antennas selections, among other features. Built like a tank.
One of the best amps on the market. None are perfect. Elecraft support is excellent.
One of the best amps on the market. None are perfect. Elecraft support is excellent.
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The July '25 release is out!!!
Field Day, 13 colonies, New Zealand on the Air, spotting others and more.
More info in our forums and youtube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKtl...
Field Day, 13 colonies, New Zealand on the Air, spotting others and more.
More info in our forums and youtube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKtl...
June 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The July '25 release is out!!!
Field Day, 13 colonies, New Zealand on the Air, spotting others and more.
More info in our forums and youtube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKtl...
Field Day, 13 colonies, New Zealand on the Air, spotting others and more.
More info in our forums and youtube channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKtl...
Had a quick low-power (spanning 4710-miles) QSO with M1GEO, and from his QRZ page found more info. See below his article for IC705 users. GTK.
www.george-smart.co.uk/2024/07/meas...
www.george-smart.co.uk/2024/07/meas...
Measuring the Icom IC-705 RF Power vs DC Input Voltage | George Smart – M1GEO
www.george-smart.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Had a quick low-power (spanning 4710-miles) QSO with M1GEO, and from his QRZ page found more info. See below his article for IC705 users. GTK.
www.george-smart.co.uk/2024/07/meas...
www.george-smart.co.uk/2024/07/meas...
IC705 tip of the day: Customize the [A], [B], [▲], and [▼] keys for quick access to frequently used functions via:
MENU > Set > Function > Remote MIC Key.
Very handy.
MENU > Set > Function > Remote MIC Key.
Very handy.
June 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
IC705 tip of the day: Customize the [A], [B], [▲], and [▼] keys for quick access to frequently used functions via:
MENU > Set > Function > Remote MIC Key.
Very handy.
MENU > Set > Function > Remote MIC Key.
Very handy.
FYI -- sorry to see them go.
June 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
FYI -- sorry to see them go.
FYI -- call for support -- FCC Docket 25-133 threatens to cut 2m & 70cm bands. Hams rally to protect our spectrum.
#SaveOurBands #HamRadio #ARRL
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Reddit
#SaveOurBands #HamRadio #ARRL
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From the amateurradio community on Reddit: FCC Docket 25-133 Could Cut ALL Bands and Tiers—I Filed to Stop It, Support My Fight!
Posted by Hitched4fun - 60 votes and 41 comments
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May 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
FYI -- call for support -- FCC Docket 25-133 threatens to cut 2m & 70cm bands. Hams rally to protect our spectrum.
#SaveOurBands #HamRadio #ARRL
🔗 www.reddit.com/r/amateurrad...
Reddit
#SaveOurBands #HamRadio #ARRL
🔗 www.reddit.com/r/amateurrad...
Yep -- when the grid fails, ham radio doesn’t. Amateur radio operators provide emergency comms, foster international goodwill, and mentor the next tech generation. #HamRadio #EmergencyComm #AmateurRadiorocks
May 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Yep -- when the grid fails, ham radio doesn’t. Amateur radio operators provide emergency comms, foster international goodwill, and mentor the next tech generation. #HamRadio #EmergencyComm #AmateurRadiorocks
Congrats to all competitors. My small accomplishment below & #36 in the world. :)
March 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Congrats to all competitors. My small accomplishment below & #36 in the world. :)
Thanks to Paulo, 5X4E, for the 20m SSB Q last night from Seattle to Gulu — 8,700 miles. Check out his QRZ page and read about his inspiring work at St. Judes Children’s Home. 73
March 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Thanks to Paulo, 5X4E, for the 20m SSB Q last night from Seattle to Gulu — 8,700 miles. Check out his QRZ page and read about his inspiring work at St. Judes Children’s Home. 73
Thanks to Raisa, R1BIG for the 20m SSB Q at 3F3RRC in Panama. :)
February 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Thanks to Raisa, R1BIG for the 20m SSB Q at 3F3RRC in Panama. :)
Sad news. Glad to hear that staff are safe. 73.
February 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Sad news. Glad to hear that staff are safe. 73.
Tnx to 9K2HS for the 20m SSB Q this morning. Always nice to visit Kuwait. Good to talk you with again, Hamid. 73!
February 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Tnx to 9K2HS for the 20m SSB Q this morning. Always nice to visit Kuwait. Good to talk you with again, Hamid. 73!
Great Straight Key Month! Used my 1934 bug. Achieved my goal of a Grand Sweep. Looking forward to next year. 73. de KK7PW, #7209
February 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Great Straight Key Month! Used my 1934 bug. Achieved my goal of a Grand Sweep. Looking forward to next year. 73. de KK7PW, #7209
Looking forward to working KС4/KВ1ЕHE -- "...nothing compared to the incredible pileup last night — and hearing the joy of operators contacting Antarctica for the very first time. “It was exhilarating ...”
www.dx-world.net/kc4-kb1ehe-k...
www.dx-world.net/kc4-kb1ehe-k...
KC4/KB1EHE & KC4/KB1IFZ – Antarctica
[UPDATE @ 12:00Z] - A quick update from Eric to say they are traversing the Lemaire Channel and will soon disembark via Zodiacs to continue their hiking explorations within the Lemaire Channel. Eric g...
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January 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Looking forward to working KС4/KВ1ЕHE -- "...nothing compared to the incredible pileup last night — and hearing the joy of operators contacting Antarctica for the very first time. “It was exhilarating ...”
www.dx-world.net/kc4-kb1ehe-k...
www.dx-world.net/kc4-kb1ehe-k...
On this MLK, Jr Bday, and an otherwise uninspiring DC day, I send a big thanks to all radio ops I know or knew for their friendship, inspiration, insights, fun, etc. I value each. And to the few with selective bad manners, you know who you are and can piss off (as my UK buddies might say). :) 73.
January 20, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On this MLK, Jr Bday, and an otherwise uninspiring DC day, I send a big thanks to all radio ops I know or knew for their friendship, inspiration, insights, fun, etc. I value each. And to the few with selective bad manners, you know who you are and can piss off (as my UK buddies might say). :) 73.
FYI -- a great resource -- access the entire archive of 73 Magazine. Read for many years and had a gift subscription sent to Jamaica '91-'93 as a Peace Corps Volunteer and a member of Jamaican Amateur Radio Association. 73 Wayne, W2NSD (SK) et al.
www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-...
www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-...
73 Magazine: Amateur Radio publication 1960-2003
73 Magazine (also known as 73 Amateur Radio Today) was a United States-based amateur radio magazine that was published from 1960 to 2003. It was known for its strong emphasis on technical articles and...
www.worldradiohistory.com
January 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
FYI -- a great resource -- access the entire archive of 73 Magazine. Read for many years and had a gift subscription sent to Jamaica '91-'93 as a Peace Corps Volunteer and a member of Jamaican Amateur Radio Association. 73 Wayne, W2NSD (SK) et al.
www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-...
www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-...