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Timothy Eklin, PhD

@w8jj.bsky.social

Professor of Criminal Justice Amateur Radio Enthusiast, W8JJ HF Contester | CW | SSB | Digital https://www.qrz.com/db/w8jj

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Recently installed a Yaesu FT-710 at my cottage station. I’ve been very pleased with this #AmateurRadio transceiver.

23.09.2025 00:31 — 👍 23    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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W8JJ 1D Michigan ARRL Field Day summary: 432 CW contacts, 39 SSB, 49 states (No Alaska), 14 hours operating using 100 Watts and wire.

29.06.2025 21:10 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Q5 Worldwide Ham Radio Experience amateur radio on the go with the Q5 Ham Radio Podcast. Each episode delivers insightful conversations and stories from the amateur radio community, catering to both seasoned operators and n...

pca.st/podcast/12de... My favorite online ham radio content source.

22.06.2025 20:27 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I have no experience beyond 10-160m operations. So, I don’t have an informed response to your question.

18.02.2025 19:55 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Too many advantages to mentions. CW contesting performance, ESSB audio is amazing, user support community, RX audio tone is warm, KPOD accessory for custom macros, build quality, intuitive user interface, remote operation, regular software updates and more.

17.02.2025 02:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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An evening with my #AmateurRadio friends on 3.850 MHz is about to start.

16.02.2025 23:44 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

#hamradio #amateurradio

13.02.2025 01:43 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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The Hermes-Lite 2 #AmateurRadio project continues at W8JJ. It’s an incredible radio and Thetis SDR software leads the way. I’ve fully integrated a linear amplifier, PureSignal adaptive predisposition, ESSB, the OE3IDE software to integrate metering data from a LP100A and more. Join the fun!

15.02.2025 11:35 — 👍 8    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Holy Cluster

holycluster.iarc.org This remains my favorite app of its kind. Best visual representation of DX spots and propagation paths that I’ve found. Enjoy!

15.02.2025 11:28 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Issued 2025 Feb 15 0910 UTC
Flux: 179 A-Index:27.
K-Index:3
Actv: SW:minor GM:G1
Fcst: SW:minor GM:G1

15.02.2025 11:23 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Map showing successful contacts made during this week's K1USN.

Map showing successful contacts made during this week's K1USN.

Bands were choppy for today's #K1USN #SST, but still worked a fair number of stations. Getting more comfortable running CQ rather than searching for others.

#amateurradio #cw

14.02.2025 22:40 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

bsky.app/profile/taek...

15.02.2025 11:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Greatest hobby in the world. I’ve been at it for 31 years and counting.

14.02.2025 02:14 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I’m just a ham with a whiteboard doodling about an #AmateurRadio antenna switching solution for two radios, two amplifiers, two tuners, one wireless antenna switch and multiple antennas.

11.02.2025 22:31 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 3    📌 0
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Road Trippin' with my ID-5100. If you're between southern VA and Mississippi hop on your repeaters today.

#hamradio #amateurradio

09.02.2025 15:58 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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It is Friday. Time for another #K1USN SST (Slow Speed Contest) from 20:00 - 21:00 UTC today. Great way to sharpening your #CW #MorseCode skills #AmateurRadio #hamradio #StraightKey #TelegraphKey

31.01.2025 15:17 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

It just happened to work out that way. I recently added a KPA1500 amplifier to shack. So, the KPA500 and KAT500 are available for a new deployment supporting the Hermes Lite 2.

31.01.2025 22:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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10m Band DX Propagation - 2022 to now #hamradio

31.01.2025 08:30 — 👍 9    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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W8JJ #AmateurRadio SDR Hermes-Lite 2, LP-100A, KXPA100 Amp, KAT500 ATU, KPA500 Amp running Thetis.

25.01.2025 23:28 — 👍 24    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0

Issued 2025 Jan 22 1505 UTC
Flux: 225 A-Index:10.
K-Index:2
Actv: SW:minor
Fcst: SW:minor

22.01.2025 15:40 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Listening to the #HermesLite SDR #AmateurRadio for the first time
after assembly and Thetis software configuration.

22.01.2025 15:39 — 👍 15    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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HL2 Store N2MDX

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Check this out Hermes Lite 2 #AmateurRadio accessory.

19.01.2025 21:42 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Great fun assembling the #HermesLite2 SDR #AmateurRadio today. Next is the Thetis software install and ESSB audio setup.

18.01.2025 18:39 — 👍 20    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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My #HermesLite2 parts arrived today. Let the #SDR fun begin!

17.01.2025 21:41 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 3    📌 0

Issued 2025 Jan 17 1505 UTC
Flux: 208 A-Index:14.
K-Index:3
Actv: SW:moderate
Fcst: SW:moderate

17.01.2025 16:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Ham Nation: HamCation Is Upon Us! What Is New?
YouTube video by Ham Radio Crash Course Ham Nation: HamCation Is Upon Us! What Is New?

Ham Nation Episode #590 is ready for viewing. HamCation award winners announced! Plus, Quartzfest starting this weekend! #hamradio www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7l9... Hosts: Gordon West WB6NOA @ae5dw.bsky.social @hoshnasi.bsky.social

16.01.2025 17:09 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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An AUXCOMM class will be conducted in Orlando, Florida, February 3-5, 2025, prior to the Orlando HamCation®. #Hamcation #hamradio #AUXCOMMUSA




https://buff.ly/3BX9p7K

16.01.2025 17:44 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Continuing with my recent dive back into #HamRadio, I'm keeping with the trend of going over the top by putting this beautiful sticker on my car.

In case my nerd plates weren't obvious enough for people.

#AmatuerRadio #HackersOnTheAir

16.01.2025 19:55 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

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