Jim "Ham on a Bike"
@n4jaw.bsky.social
Radio/TV Retiree, AE Class, #HamRadio #AmateurRadio Space WX, Activate/Hunt #POTA, chase #SOTA, "RELATED CONTENT ONLY" I will BLOCK ALL OTHER TYPES OF FOLLOWERS
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Jim "Ham on a Bike"
@n4jaw.bsky.social
· Dec 20
BE ADVISED! This Bluesky account is for #HamRadio
#AmateurRadio "RELATED CONTENT ONLY" i.e. #SpaceWX, #SpacewWeather #Satellites #POTA #SOTA DON"T WASTE YOUR TIME FOLLOWING if not Ham Radio Related
I WILL BLOCK ALL OTHER TYPES OF FOLLOWERS
#AmateurRadio "RELATED CONTENT ONLY" i.e. #SpaceWX, #SpacewWeather #Satellites #POTA #SOTA DON"T WASTE YOUR TIME FOLLOWING if not Ham Radio Related
I WILL BLOCK ALL OTHER TYPES OF FOLLOWERS
Likely my last post on @bsky.app @safety.bsky.app @support.bsky.team For me, Social Media has gone off the rails. Not supplying any of the information requested below. It's been FUN.
September 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Likely my last post on @bsky.app @safety.bsky.app @support.bsky.team For me, Social Media has gone off the rails. Not supplying any of the information requested below. It's been FUN.
Here's showing not to let a #SpaceWeather #SpaceWX forecast sway you from doing a #POTA #parksontheairair activation. A Index (27) K Index (6) Solar Winds 429+ at 1000 UTC over U.S. today but here's a sample of the strong #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #MorseCode CW signals received
youtu.be/mSjX5m2MWp4
youtu.be/mSjX5m2MWp4
September 30, 2025 Parks on the Air Morse Code Pile Up at US-7956
YouTube video by N4JAW Jim "Ham on a Bike"
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September 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Here's showing not to let a #SpaceWeather #SpaceWX forecast sway you from doing a #POTA #parksontheairair activation. A Index (27) K Index (6) Solar Winds 429+ at 1000 UTC over U.S. today but here's a sample of the strong #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #MorseCode CW signals received
youtu.be/mSjX5m2MWp4
youtu.be/mSjX5m2MWp4
Minimal #hamradio #amateurradio #qrp #qrpradio setup for what #spaceweather said was a dismal morning. NOT for today's #40m #amateurradio #hamradio #cw #morsecode #parksontheair #pota activation. Can't always accept a #spacewx #solarcycle25 forecast.
September 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Minimal #hamradio #amateurradio #qrp #qrpradio setup for what #spaceweather said was a dismal morning. NOT for today's #40m #amateurradio #hamradio #cw #morsecode #parksontheair #pota activation. Can't always accept a #spacewx #solarcycle25 forecast.
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The stealthy #solarstorm has arrived and it is beginning to really look good for #aurora shows, despite being pretty slow. Aurora chasers in the Western and those down under should get some decent periodic brightenings through morning as substorms ramp up!
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The stealthy #solarstorm has arrived and it is beginning to really look good for #aurora shows, despite being pretty slow. Aurora chasers in the Western and those down under should get some decent periodic brightenings through morning as substorms ramp up!
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Compromised Antenna? Not Today! AX1 Activation at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, my wife, Hazel, and I were heading back from Greensboro, NC along Interstate 40 when I thought it fitting to make a short detour to Fort Dobbs State Historic Site for a quick POTA…
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, my wife, Hazel, and I were heading back from Greensboro, NC along Interstate 40 when I thought it fitting to make a short detour to Fort Dobbs State Historic Site for a quick POTA…
Compromised Antenna? Not Today! AX1 Activation at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, my wife, Hazel, and I were heading back from Greensboro, NC along Interstate 40 when I thought it fitting to make a short detour to Fort Dobbs State Historic Site for a quick POTA activation. Fortunately, both my wife and Hazel agreed. We all wanted to stretch our legs, and Fort Dobbs is a wonderful park to do just that.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Compromised Antenna? Not Today! AX1 Activation at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, my wife, Hazel, and I were heading back from Greensboro, NC along Interstate 40 when I thought it fitting to make a short detour to Fort Dobbs State Historic Site for a quick POTA…
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, my wife, Hazel, and I were heading back from Greensboro, NC along Interstate 40 when I thought it fitting to make a short detour to Fort Dobbs State Historic Site for a quick POTA…
In the words of PFC Gomer Pyle, "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise". Yes, there are times when I operate SSB for my #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #POTA #parksontheair activities. Here's proof.
youtu.be/RZLeDmSOer8
youtu.be/RZLeDmSOer8
youtu.be
September 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In the words of PFC Gomer Pyle, "Surprise, Surprise, Surprise". Yes, there are times when I operate SSB for my #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #POTA #parksontheair activities. Here's proof.
youtu.be/RZLeDmSOer8
youtu.be/RZLeDmSOer8
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The first QSO, of course!
Hands sweating, head turning around, 2 left hands, but when it finished, was like angels playing a choir of trumpets!
Hands sweating, head turning around, 2 left hands, but when it finished, was like angels playing a choir of trumpets!
September 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The first QSO, of course!
Hands sweating, head turning around, 2 left hands, but when it finished, was like angels playing a choir of trumpets!
Hands sweating, head turning around, 2 left hands, but when it finished, was like angels playing a choir of trumpets!
Working my way through an early morning #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #POTA #parksontheair #MorseCode #CW activation at US7956
youtu.be/7C4XcrF4Ijw?...
youtu.be/7C4XcrF4Ijw?...
September 7,2025 Early Morning Morse Code POTA activation at US7956
YouTube video by N4JAW Jim "Ham on a Bike"
youtu.be
September 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Working my way through an early morning #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #POTA #parksontheair #MorseCode #CW activation at US7956
youtu.be/7C4XcrF4Ijw?...
youtu.be/7C4XcrF4Ijw?...
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KV4AN: A Pair of Quick Drive-Up SOTA Activations in Northern Alabama
By Steve (KV4AN) My XYL and her sister like to go yard sale-ing on Saturday morning (this is the practice of buying other people’s junk so you can throw it away for them), so I’ve had two beautiful Saturday mornings to do a pair…
By Steve (KV4AN) My XYL and her sister like to go yard sale-ing on Saturday morning (this is the practice of buying other people’s junk so you can throw it away for them), so I’ve had two beautiful Saturday mornings to do a pair…
KV4AN: A Pair of Quick Drive-Up SOTA Activations in Northern Alabama
By Steve (KV4AN) My XYL and her sister like to go yard sale-ing on Saturday morning (this is the practice of buying other people’s junk so you can throw it away for them), so I’ve had two beautiful Saturday mornings to do a pair of quick drive-up SOTA activations here in Northern Alabama. The first Saturday, I went to Gunters Mountain, which is around an hour away near Swearengin, Alabama.
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September 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
KV4AN: A Pair of Quick Drive-Up SOTA Activations in Northern Alabama
By Steve (KV4AN) My XYL and her sister like to go yard sale-ing on Saturday morning (this is the practice of buying other people’s junk so you can throw it away for them), so I’ve had two beautiful Saturday mornings to do a pair…
By Steve (KV4AN) My XYL and her sister like to go yard sale-ing on Saturday morning (this is the practice of buying other people’s junk so you can throw it away for them), so I’ve had two beautiful Saturday mornings to do a pair…
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Hey, I just published my 3rd post on the #hamradio licensing course I'm taking through Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC). It's a review for me, as I've been an electrical design reviewer and standards writer since 1985. If you don't know George Ohm, have a read. It's not that hard to wrap your mind […]
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September 28, 2025 at 2:54 PM
11m @SOTAbeams #travelmast with #randomlengthwireantenna into #qrpradio #ft817 #z817 @cwmorse_us #sp4 for this morning's #amateurradio #hamradio #cw #morsecode and #ssb #parksontheair #pota activation
September 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
11m @SOTAbeams #travelmast with #randomlengthwireantenna into #qrpradio #ft817 #z817 @cwmorse_us #sp4 for this morning's #amateurradio #hamradio #cw #morsecode and #ssb #parksontheair #pota activation
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HF propagation and space weather metrics.
1. HamClock with FT8 signals and bands being heard in Vancouver over past 30 minutes.
2. HamClock with Max Usable Frequency mapping and WSPR over past 30 minutes.
3. MLA-30+ antenna 10-160 m bands over past 24 h.
4. MLA-30+ antenna monitoring 10, 12 m.
1. HamClock with FT8 signals and bands being heard in Vancouver over past 30 minutes.
2. HamClock with Max Usable Frequency mapping and WSPR over past 30 minutes.
3. MLA-30+ antenna 10-160 m bands over past 24 h.
4. MLA-30+ antenna monitoring 10, 12 m.
September 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
HF propagation and space weather metrics.
1. HamClock with FT8 signals and bands being heard in Vancouver over past 30 minutes.
2. HamClock with Max Usable Frequency mapping and WSPR over past 30 minutes.
3. MLA-30+ antenna 10-160 m bands over past 24 h.
4. MLA-30+ antenna monitoring 10, 12 m.
1. HamClock with FT8 signals and bands being heard in Vancouver over past 30 minutes.
2. HamClock with Max Usable Frequency mapping and WSPR over past 30 minutes.
3. MLA-30+ antenna 10-160 m bands over past 24 h.
4. MLA-30+ antenna monitoring 10, 12 m.
I'm loving these Early Bird #qrp #amateurradio #hamradio #grayline #greyline #hfpropagation #morsecode #cw openings into Down Under while doing #pota #parksontheair activations
September 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I'm loving these Early Bird #qrp #amateurradio #hamradio #grayline #greyline #hfpropagation #morsecode #cw openings into Down Under while doing #pota #parksontheair activations
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Updated #VOACAP DX Charts with propagation predictions for 9L8MD Sierra Leone (Oct 30–Nov 10, 2025). As we heard, 3C2MD Equatorial Guinea was cancelled. But now a special site with VOACAP & ITURHFProp data + sunrise/sunset times is live for 9L8MD: voacap.com/dx/9l8md/ — Good DX!
VOACAP: 9L8MD Sierra Leone
voacap.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Updated #VOACAP DX Charts with propagation predictions for 9L8MD Sierra Leone (Oct 30–Nov 10, 2025). As we heard, 3C2MD Equatorial Guinea was cancelled. But now a special site with VOACAP & ITURHFProp data + sunrise/sunset times is live for 9L8MD: voacap.com/dx/9l8md/ — Good DX!
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Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
One year ago today—September 27, 2024—Hurricane Helene moved up from the Gulf of Mexico, swept across the Southeast, and struck Western North Carolina. Its impact was massive—its destruction, unprecedented. by Thomas (K4SWL) The Storm Arrives We’d been following…
One year ago today—September 27, 2024—Hurricane Helene moved up from the Gulf of Mexico, swept across the Southeast, and struck Western North Carolina. Its impact was massive—its destruction, unprecedented. by Thomas (K4SWL) The Storm Arrives We’d been following…
Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
One year ago today—September 27, 2024—Hurricane Helene moved up from the Gulf of Mexico, swept across the Southeast, and struck Western North Carolina. Its impact was massive—its destruction, unprecedented. by Thomas (K4SWL) The Storm Arrives We’d been following weather reports in advance, expecting heavy rain, localized flooding, and some winds. That’s not unusual here—we often see the remnants of hurricanes and tropical storms.
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September 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Hurricane Helene: One Year Later
One year ago today—September 27, 2024—Hurricane Helene moved up from the Gulf of Mexico, swept across the Southeast, and struck Western North Carolina. Its impact was massive—its destruction, unprecedented. by Thomas (K4SWL) The Storm Arrives We’d been following…
One year ago today—September 27, 2024—Hurricane Helene moved up from the Gulf of Mexico, swept across the Southeast, and struck Western North Carolina. Its impact was massive—its destruction, unprecedented. by Thomas (K4SWL) The Storm Arrives We’d been following…
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Join Mike (N2MAK) along with others and myself tonight as we discuss all things 2m!! If you're coming for repeaters, well we might discuss those at the last second!!
#hamradio #LeaveNoBandBehind #AmateurRadio #2mband
youtube.com/live/GPnuPg4...
#hamradio #LeaveNoBandBehind #AmateurRadio #2mband
youtube.com/live/GPnuPg4...
CQ Chit-Chat: Let's Keep 2 Meters Alive!!
YouTube video by Ham Radio Wilderness w/Frank (KG6NLW)
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September 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Join Mike (N2MAK) along with others and myself tonight as we discuss all things 2m!! If you're coming for repeaters, well we might discuss those at the last second!!
#hamradio #LeaveNoBandBehind #AmateurRadio #2mband
youtube.com/live/GPnuPg4...
#hamradio #LeaveNoBandBehind #AmateurRadio #2mband
youtube.com/live/GPnuPg4...
Pre-dawn #hamradio #amateurradio #pota #parksontheair activation setup with #ft817 #qrpradio into #qrp #EFHW
September 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Pre-dawn #hamradio #amateurradio #pota #parksontheair activation setup with #ft817 #qrpradio into #qrp #EFHW
This is a MUST Read for those who may be struggling learning #morsecode. Over the last few weeks I've had several #amateurradio #hamradio #pota #parksontheair P2P with Zach, my Kentucky neighbor. Outstanding #cw newbie. You'd never know it by his sending and listening. Look for him on #potaspots
K4ZSR: My First Month As A CW Operator
by Zach (K4ZSR) My first on-air CW QSO occurred on 16 July 2025. By 16 August, I had hunted 41 POTA activators using CW, completed one SOTA and twelve POTA activations using CW, and logged a total of 278 CW QSOs. While I will not be cutting my mic cords any…
by Zach (K4ZSR) My first on-air CW QSO occurred on 16 July 2025. By 16 August, I had hunted 41 POTA activators using CW, completed one SOTA and twelve POTA activations using CW, and logged a total of 278 CW QSOs. While I will not be cutting my mic cords any…
K4ZSR: My First Month As A CW Operator
by Zach (K4ZSR) My first on-air CW QSO occurred on 16 July 2025. By 16 August, I had hunted 41 POTA activators using CW, completed one SOTA and twelve POTA activations using CW, and logged a total of 278 CW QSOs. While I will not be cutting my mic cords any time soon, I am finding myself reaching for a CW key before a mic.
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September 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This is a MUST Read for those who may be struggling learning #morsecode. Over the last few weeks I've had several #amateurradio #hamradio #pota #parksontheair P2P with Zach, my Kentucky neighbor. Outstanding #cw newbie. You'd never know it by his sending and listening. Look for him on #potaspots
Thanks to @potaspots.bsky.social , all #POTA #parksontheair hunters and others for helping me reach another milestone. The sweet taste of "RUM" Mike #K4RUM put me over 9K contacts at US-7956. #amateurradio #hamradio at its BEST.
September 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Thanks to @potaspots.bsky.social , all #POTA #parksontheair hunters and others for helping me reach another milestone. The sweet taste of "RUM" Mike #K4RUM put me over 9K contacts at US-7956. #amateurradio #hamradio at its BEST.
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K2BRZ’s (tr)uSDX Portable Field Kit
Many thanks to Brian (K2BRZ), for sharing the following article about his portable field radio kit, which will be featured on our Field Kit Gallery page. Note that his kit was initially featured on his blog. If you would like to share your field kit with the…
Many thanks to Brian (K2BRZ), for sharing the following article about his portable field radio kit, which will be featured on our Field Kit Gallery page. Note that his kit was initially featured on his blog. If you would like to share your field kit with the…
K2BRZ’s (tr)uSDX Portable Field Kit
Many thanks to Brian (K2BRZ), for sharing the following article about his portable field radio kit, which will be featured on our Field Kit Gallery page. Note that his kit was initially featured on his blog. If you would like to share your field kit with the QRPer community, read this post. (tr)uSDX Portable Field Kit by Brian (K2BRZ)
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September 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
K2BRZ’s (tr)uSDX Portable Field Kit
Many thanks to Brian (K2BRZ), for sharing the following article about his portable field radio kit, which will be featured on our Field Kit Gallery page. Note that his kit was initially featured on his blog. If you would like to share your field kit with the…
Many thanks to Brian (K2BRZ), for sharing the following article about his portable field radio kit, which will be featured on our Field Kit Gallery page. Note that his kit was initially featured on his blog. If you would like to share your field kit with the…
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Are you ready for some SSTV from space?
The next ARISS SSTV weekend will start on Fri. October 3. Series 29 will be 6 images related to Space Week!
The event will take a break for a scheduled contact Saturday, see the full schedule in the graphic.
The next ARISS SSTV weekend will start on Fri. October 3. Series 29 will be 6 images related to Space Week!
The event will take a break for a scheduled contact Saturday, see the full schedule in the graphic.
September 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Are you ready for some SSTV from space?
The next ARISS SSTV weekend will start on Fri. October 3. Series 29 will be 6 images related to Space Week!
The event will take a break for a scheduled contact Saturday, see the full schedule in the graphic.
The next ARISS SSTV weekend will start on Fri. October 3. Series 29 will be 6 images related to Space Week!
The event will take a break for a scheduled contact Saturday, see the full schedule in the graphic.
Reposted by Jim "Ham on a Bike"
On small screens, the prediction will fill the view and on larger devices it will appear as an inset at the bottom left.
On large screen the prediction will change as the target destination is moved to a new location. The inset will move to get out of the way of the target as needed.
hf.dxview.org
On large screen the prediction will change as the target destination is moved to a new location. The inset will move to get out of the way of the target as needed.
hf.dxview.org
HF Real Time Propagation
An interactive map that shows real time, worldwide HF activity and propagation specific to the user's location on all amateur radio HF bands.
hf.dxview.org
September 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
On small screens, the prediction will fill the view and on larger devices it will appear as an inset at the bottom left.
On large screen the prediction will change as the target destination is moved to a new location. The inset will move to get out of the way of the target as needed.
hf.dxview.org
On large screen the prediction will change as the target destination is moved to a new location. The inset will move to get out of the way of the target as needed.
hf.dxview.org
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There is a new button on all devices to reveals a propagation prediction between two points on the HF map.
To show the prediction, first select an initial location. Next select a distant point of interest. Finally, at the top of the window, select "show prediction …".
hf.dxview.org
#hamradio
To show the prediction, first select an initial location. Next select a distant point of interest. Finally, at the top of the window, select "show prediction …".
hf.dxview.org
#hamradio
September 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
There is a new button on all devices to reveals a propagation prediction between two points on the HF map.
To show the prediction, first select an initial location. Next select a distant point of interest. Finally, at the top of the window, select "show prediction …".
hf.dxview.org
#hamradio
To show the prediction, first select an initial location. Next select a distant point of interest. Finally, at the top of the window, select "show prediction …".
hf.dxview.org
#hamradio
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Enhancements for mobile devices have been completed for the HF propagation map.
Most visitors to the HF map are using a phone or tablet. The experience on phones and tablets is much improved now.
The changes will be activated the next time you open or refresh the site.
hf.dxview.org
#hamradio
Most visitors to the HF map are using a phone or tablet. The experience on phones and tablets is much improved now.
The changes will be activated the next time you open or refresh the site.
hf.dxview.org
#hamradio
September 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Enhancements for mobile devices have been completed for the HF propagation map.
Most visitors to the HF map are using a phone or tablet. The experience on phones and tablets is much improved now.
The changes will be activated the next time you open or refresh the site.
hf.dxview.org
#hamradio
Most visitors to the HF map are using a phone or tablet. The experience on phones and tablets is much improved now.
The changes will be activated the next time you open or refresh the site.
hf.dxview.org
#hamradio
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The New Morserino M32 Pocket from QRP Labs!
Many thanks to Paul (VP9KF) who notes that QRP Labs has just announced the Morserino Pocket. Here are the details from the QRP Labs product page: Morserino M32 Pocket The QRP Labs Morserino-32 Pocket is designed by Willi OE1WKL (with immense help by Hari…
Many thanks to Paul (VP9KF) who notes that QRP Labs has just announced the Morserino Pocket. Here are the details from the QRP Labs product page: Morserino M32 Pocket The QRP Labs Morserino-32 Pocket is designed by Willi OE1WKL (with immense help by Hari…
The New Morserino M32 Pocket from QRP Labs!
Many thanks to Paul (VP9KF) who notes that QRP Labs has just announced the Morserino Pocket. Here are the details from the QRP Labs product page: Morserino M32 Pocket The QRP Labs Morserino-32 Pocket is designed by Willi OE1WKL (with immense help by Hari OE6HKE and other contributors) and produced by QRP Labs under license. M32 Pocket is the third generation Morserino built on many years of experience with Morse trainers.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The New Morserino M32 Pocket from QRP Labs!
Many thanks to Paul (VP9KF) who notes that QRP Labs has just announced the Morserino Pocket. Here are the details from the QRP Labs product page: Morserino M32 Pocket The QRP Labs Morserino-32 Pocket is designed by Willi OE1WKL (with immense help by Hari…
Many thanks to Paul (VP9KF) who notes that QRP Labs has just announced the Morserino Pocket. Here are the details from the QRP Labs product page: Morserino M32 Pocket The QRP Labs Morserino-32 Pocket is designed by Willi OE1WKL (with immense help by Hari…