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Simplex Ops: QTH Station

Fall of late 2023

Having been moved out of the city and back to my roots in the country, I’ve been finding a few minutes here and there to work on and build up my QTH VHF/UHF station.

~1 min read

DIY: 6 Meter Coax Antenna

My DIY 6 Meter Coax Antenna

Summer 2022 is almost here and I’ve been hearing about the ‘Magic Band’ and how 6 meters can be used to make regional contacts as opposed to just local contacts I usually make on 2  meter simplex.  So that means fun in the short term, but long term operating on 6 meters can come in handy during emergency situations.  

I have a TYT TH-9800D Quad band radio that can rx/tx on 6 meters pushing up to 50 watts, all I need now is an antenna.  What I have to work with is 50 feet of RG-58 coax cable and here is how I made my 6 meter antenna using that cable.

2 min read

Simplex Ops: QTH Station

Summer of ‘22

Being recently licensed and still getting used to talking on the radio I started working on setting up a base station to practice checking into local Nets on 2 meters. In the DFW area there are nets multiple times a day I could potentially check-into.

1 min read

Who am I?

Hi there! I’m a Red Hat Architect by day, working on supported and enterprise-level open-source software. But when I’m not automating infrastructure provisioning or evangelizing GitOps strategies, you can find me outdoors, gazing at the sky and promoting the art of amateur radio.

1 min read
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Insert a catchy tagline or a brief quote summarizing the post.


Quick Summary

Main Topic: Briefly describe what the post is about. Key Features: Highlight any significant elements (equipment, tools, events). Outcome: Summarize the result or main takeaway.


🛠 [Section 1: Setup or Context]

Explain the context or background information. Discuss why this topic is important and what you aimed to accomplish.


📈 [Section 2: Analysis or Results]

Provide a detailed explanation of your findings or the results of your project. Use images, tables, or bullet points to make it easy to follow.

Example:

Scenario 1: Low Power Setup

  • Description of the setup
  • Observations or results

Scenario 2: High Power Setup

  • Description of the setup
  • Observations or results
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~1 min read

Simplex Ops: QTH Station

Fall of late 2023

Having been moved out of the city and back to my roots in the country, I’ve been finding a few minutes here and there to work on and build up my QTH VHF/UHF station.

~1 min read

DIY: 6 Meter Coax Antenna

My DIY 6 Meter Coax Antenna

Summer 2022 is almost here and I’ve been hearing about the ‘Magic Band’ and how 6 meters can be used to make regional contacts as opposed to just local contacts I usually make on 2  meter simplex.  So that means fun in the short term, but long term operating on 6 meters can come in handy during emergency situations.  

I have a TYT TH-9800D Quad band radio that can rx/tx on 6 meters pushing up to 50 watts, all I need now is an antenna.  What I have to work with is 50 feet of RG-58 coax cable and here is how I made my 6 meter antenna using that cable.

2 min read

Simplex Ops: QTH Station

Summer of ‘22

Being recently licensed and still getting used to talking on the radio I started working on setting up a base station to practice checking into local Nets on 2 meters. In the DFW area there are nets multiple times a day I could potentially check-into.

1 min read
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Antenna

K6ARK QRP Antenna Build

[📡 QRP Antenna Build from K6ARK]

Mixing QRP radio waves with camping stays and hiking days with this little antenna build!


Quick Summary

Main Topic: Pictures and steps from my experience building this qrp antenna from k6ark.
Key Features: Super tiny components and a rookie at soldering what could go wrong?
Outcome: Multi-band resonate low power antenna that is lightweight and easily deployable.

2 min read

Post Title Here

[📡 Title or Main Idea]

Insert a catchy tagline or a brief quote summarizing the post.


Quick Summary

Main Topic: Briefly describe what the post is about. Key Features: Highlight any significant elements (equipment, tools, events). Outcome: Summarize the result or main takeaway.


🛠 [Section 1: Setup or Context]

Explain the context or background information. Discuss why this topic is important and what you aimed to accomplish.


📈 [Section 2: Analysis or Results]

Provide a detailed explanation of your findings or the results of your project. Use images, tables, or bullet points to make it easy to follow.

Example:

Scenario 1: Low Power Setup

  • Description of the setup
  • Observations or results

Scenario 2: High Power Setup

  • Description of the setup
  • Observations or results
![Image 4: Example Image](../images/me-medano-pass.jpg) _Optional Caption for Image_ NOTE: This is an important note about the image or any other content that should be highlighted.
~1 min read
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HF

K6ARK QRP Antenna Build

[📡 QRP Antenna Build from K6ARK]

Mixing QRP radio waves with camping stays and hiking days with this little antenna build!


Quick Summary

Main Topic: Pictures and steps from my experience building this qrp antenna from k6ark.
Key Features: Super tiny components and a rookie at soldering what could go wrong?
Outcome: Multi-band resonate low power antenna that is lightweight and easily deployable.

2 min read

Post Title Here

[📡 Title or Main Idea]

Insert a catchy tagline or a brief quote summarizing the post.


Quick Summary

Main Topic: Briefly describe what the post is about. Key Features: Highlight any significant elements (equipment, tools, events). Outcome: Summarize the result or main takeaway.


🛠 [Section 1: Setup or Context]

Explain the context or background information. Discuss why this topic is important and what you aimed to accomplish.


📈 [Section 2: Analysis or Results]

Provide a detailed explanation of your findings or the results of your project. Use images, tables, or bullet points to make it easy to follow.

Example:

Scenario 1: Low Power Setup

  • Description of the setup
  • Observations or results

Scenario 2: High Power Setup

  • Description of the setup
  • Observations or results
![Image 4: Example Image](../images/me-medano-pass.jpg) _Optional Caption for Image_ NOTE: This is an important note about the image or any other content that should be highlighted.
~1 min read
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ISS

Expedition 72 - Series 23 Holidays 2024

📡 SSTV from Space

*To celebrate the highlights from 2024 of Amateur Radio in Space the ARISS put on “Expedition 72 - Series 23 Holiday 2024” from 12/24/2024 to 01/05/2024 on 145.800 transmitting a series of Slow Scan TV images.

Quick Summary

Main Topic: Sharing the SSTV images I was able to decode from the ISS.
Key Features: Share some tips, tricks, and lessons learned.
Outcome: It’s pictures… from space!

1 min read

40 Years of Amateur Radio on Human SpaceFlight

📡 SSTV from Space

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Amateur Radio in Space I attempt to capture and decode SSTV images that are being transmitted from the ISS - here is what and how I did!

Quick Summary

Main Topic: Sharing the SSTV images I was able to decode from the ISS.
Key Features: Share some tips, tricks, and lessons learned.
Outcome: It’s pictures… from space!

2 min read
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MobOps

Post Title Here

[📡 Title or Main Idea]

Insert a catchy tagline or a brief quote summarizing the post.


Quick Summary

Main Topic: Briefly describe what the post is about. Key Features: Highlight any significant elements (equipment, tools, events). Outcome: Summarize the result or main takeaway.


🛠 [Section 1: Setup or Context]

Explain the context or background information. Discuss why this topic is important and what you aimed to accomplish.


📈 [Section 2: Analysis or Results]

Provide a detailed explanation of your findings or the results of your project. Use images, tables, or bullet points to make it easy to follow.

Example:

Scenario 1: Low Power Setup

  • Description of the setup
  • Observations or results

Scenario 2: High Power Setup

  • Description of the setup
  • Observations or results
![Image 4: Example Image](../images/me-medano-pass.jpg) _Optional Caption for Image_ NOTE: This is an important note about the image or any other content that should be highlighted.
~1 min read

Who am I?

Hi there! I’m a Red Hat Architect by day, working on supported and enterprise-level open-source software. But when I’m not automating infrastructure provisioning or evangelizing GitOps strategies, you can find me outdoors, gazing at the sky and promoting the art of amateur radio.

1 min read
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SSTV

Expedition 72 - Series 23 Holidays 2024

📡 SSTV from Space

*To celebrate the highlights from 2024 of Amateur Radio in Space the ARISS put on “Expedition 72 - Series 23 Holiday 2024” from 12/24/2024 to 01/05/2024 on 145.800 transmitting a series of Slow Scan TV images.

Quick Summary

Main Topic: Sharing the SSTV images I was able to decode from the ISS.
Key Features: Share some tips, tricks, and lessons learned.
Outcome: It’s pictures… from space!

1 min read

40 Years of Amateur Radio on Human SpaceFlight

📡 SSTV from Space

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Amateur Radio in Space I attempt to capture and decode SSTV images that are being transmitted from the ISS - here is what and how I did!

Quick Summary

Main Topic: Sharing the SSTV images I was able to decode from the ISS.
Key Features: Share some tips, tricks, and lessons learned.
Outcome: It’s pictures… from space!

2 min read
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Satellite

Expedition 72 - Series 23 Holidays 2024

📡 SSTV from Space

*To celebrate the highlights from 2024 of Amateur Radio in Space the ARISS put on “Expedition 72 - Series 23 Holiday 2024” from 12/24/2024 to 01/05/2024 on 145.800 transmitting a series of Slow Scan TV images.

Quick Summary

Main Topic: Sharing the SSTV images I was able to decode from the ISS.
Key Features: Share some tips, tricks, and lessons learned.
Outcome: It’s pictures… from space!

1 min read

40 Years of Amateur Radio on Human SpaceFlight

📡 SSTV from Space

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Amateur Radio in Space I attempt to capture and decode SSTV images that are being transmitted from the ISS - here is what and how I did!

Quick Summary

Main Topic: Sharing the SSTV images I was able to decode from the ISS.
Key Features: Share some tips, tricks, and lessons learned.
Outcome: It’s pictures… from space!

2 min read
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shack

Simplex Ops: QTH Station

Fall of late 2023

Having been moved out of the city and back to my roots in the country, I’ve been finding a few minutes here and there to work on and build up my QTH VHF/UHF station.

~1 min read

Simplex Ops: QTH Station

Summer of ‘22

Being recently licensed and still getting used to talking on the radio I started working on setting up a base station to practice checking into local Nets on 2 meters. In the DFW area there are nets multiple times a day I could potentially check-into.

1 min read
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Personal

Who am I?

Hi there! I’m a Red Hat Architect by day, working on supported and enterprise-level open-source software. But when I’m not automating infrastructure provisioning or evangelizing GitOps strategies, you can find me outdoors, gazing at the sky and promoting the art of amateur radio.

1 min read
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antenna

DIY: 6 Meter Coax Antenna

My DIY 6 Meter Coax Antenna

Summer 2022 is almost here and I’ve been hearing about the ‘Magic Band’ and how 6 meters can be used to make regional contacts as opposed to just local contacts I usually make on 2  meter simplex.  So that means fun in the short term, but long term operating on 6 meters can come in handy during emergency situations.  

I have a TYT TH-9800D Quad band radio that can rx/tx on 6 meters pushing up to 50 watts, all I need now is an antenna.  What I have to work with is 50 feet of RG-58 coax cable and here is how I made my 6 meter antenna using that cable.

2 min read
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diy

DIY: 6 Meter Coax Antenna

My DIY 6 Meter Coax Antenna

Summer 2022 is almost here and I’ve been hearing about the ‘Magic Band’ and how 6 meters can be used to make regional contacts as opposed to just local contacts I usually make on 2  meter simplex.  So that means fun in the short term, but long term operating on 6 meters can come in handy during emergency situations.  

I have a TYT TH-9800D Quad band radio that can rx/tx on 6 meters pushing up to 50 watts, all I need now is an antenna.  What I have to work with is 50 feet of RG-58 coax cable and here is how I made my 6 meter antenna using that cable.

2 min read
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vhf

DIY: 6 Meter Coax Antenna

My DIY 6 Meter Coax Antenna

Summer 2022 is almost here and I’ve been hearing about the ‘Magic Band’ and how 6 meters can be used to make regional contacts as opposed to just local contacts I usually make on 2  meter simplex.  So that means fun in the short term, but long term operating on 6 meters can come in handy during emergency situations.  

I have a TYT TH-9800D Quad band radio that can rx/tx on 6 meters pushing up to 50 watts, all I need now is an antenna.  What I have to work with is 50 feet of RG-58 coax cable and here is how I made my 6 meter antenna using that cable.

2 min read
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