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Doug, N6UA

@doug-n6ua.bsky.social

Broadcast Engineer, career Software Engineer, USAC official, AMSAT, and HF ham from DN71/SE Wyoming.

143 Followers  |  152 Following  |  43 Posts  |  Joined: 21.11.2024  |  1.7438

Latest posts by doug-n6ua.bsky.social on Bluesky

I am still waiting on QSL from VK9DX …. I should find these folks.

23.01.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Strangely, I found no audio going to my FT DX-10 until I switched USB ports on my ASUS laptop. Now, it works perfectly.
(The original port would key PTT fine. Very strange.)

23.01.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The formula is ...
1) Tell them what you’re going to tell them
2) Tell them
3) Tell them what you told them (the takeaways/actions)

Easy

23.01.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was a great movie … and the last one that I saw in a theater.

23.01.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A year ago today, we returned from our Christmas in England trip.

29.12.2024 00:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A big reason I haven’t gone to a theater since the movie Lincoln.

27.12.2024 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wish we could join you. Then go next door for some pizza.
Merry Christmas to you and Suann.

24.12.2024 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ANO DXCC just appeared - # 120 Easter Island.

24.12.2024 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So that’s where all the bits and pieces go when I can’t find them.

23.12.2024 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It looks very well done. GL

21.12.2024 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am still looking.

21.12.2024 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This morning’s 6m opening has quieted down for now.
One new state and grid brings me to 40/215/257.

21.12.2024 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There are LotW instructions in PortuguΓͺs.

Today’s verification of QSOs from 2023 has to be at least the fifth or sixth time the same station has reloaded its logs.

Not complaining, just saying. πŸ˜ƒ With a happy heart.

21.12.2024 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Powered flight began on this day in 1903.

17.12.2024 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes eBay has some old parts for sale.
I found some MOSFETs for a 15 year-old transmitter that way.
GL my friend.

17.12.2024 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t you love spam-emails that have an β€œinput the email you wish to unsubscribe” ...
PT Barnum was absolutely right.

17.12.2024 02:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope you’re able to find a replacement display chip.
Getting older parts has become a real chore (borderline impossible).

17.12.2024 01:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly.

13.12.2024 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Made my first 6m MSK QSO this morning with SE Minnesota.
It took quite a while to complete, but I’m happy to have that mode in the log.
The station on the other end had a MUCH better setup than I (4 X 8 with elevation). He likely had power.

12.12.2024 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The same goes for Marshall Island. Find them in the right place and it’s easy.

04.12.2024 00:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That was a fun area … I like making waves of sandflies.
Yep. High ground is best for VHF+ unless you’re operating satellites.

04.12.2024 00:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Each company seemed to have a limited edition, obscure offering. Remember the Lisa?

03.12.2024 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It almost looks like Welsh.

03.12.2024 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Where on the Island are you?
I used to bicycle to the island when the road from N Layton was gravel. That was a few years ago.
Have fun out there.

03.12.2024 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Truly. Replacing a badly scratched screen isn’t for the timid, either. (Though it isn’t all that hard.)

03.12.2024 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To me, it seems that giving Tuesday after Cyber Monday is poor marketing.

03.12.2024 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly what I have for a landline.

03.12.2024 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

GFCI questions ...
1) Do these circuit breakers get warm even without much load?
2) Does a switching power supply (25A 12VDC) cause an outlet to trigger more often?

02.12.2024 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It happens that way sometimes. No problem.

01.12.2024 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They replied to my 6m FT8 call - once. Never did finish a Q.

30.11.2024 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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