The DigiRig DR-891 that I ordered for use with the new Yaesu FT-891 radio arrived in today’s mail. I knew it’d be smaller than the SignaLink interface, but this thing is TINY!…
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Rocking a New Yaesu FT-891
With a burning hot $100 gift card to HRO from my mother-in-law as a Christmas present, I visited the Phoenix store today and brought home a new radio. Yaesu FT-891! I had…
QSL Cards from PhotoQSLs.com
I ordered new QSL cards from Lee K7NM at PhotoQSLs.com. Here’s the proof he sent for approval. I can’t wait until they arrive. We also ordered QSL cards for Evan KK7MGL.
Buddipole Antenna on GigaDude 25ft. Mast
I’ve been using a 20ft. flagpole mast from Harbor Freight for several years with the Buddipole antenna. It’s strong and holds the antenna weight well, but it’s also heavy and I don’t…
Elliott Electronic Surplus
When I visited Elliott Electronic Supply last November, I didn’t get there in time before the surplus side closed on Saturday. We were in Tucson today with plenty of time to visit…
Array Solutions Bandpass Filters
I borrowed John N7NWL’s bandpass filters for the AZQP. As I returned them to him at the November CADXA meeting, Richard N7NT mentioned he had a set for sale. I’m now the…
Hand Shake Connectors
In a recent Ham Radio Dude video, he was building a multi-band EFHW antenna, where it was cut with segments for each band that could be connected/disconnected depending on which band you…
Elliott Electronic Supply
After leaving the hamfest, I snapped a few photos of the cotton fields on the north side of Tucson with the mountains in the background. Then, grabbed lunch and headed to Elliott…
Used Gear Haul
Randy K7NNT texted me that he was helping a friend sell equipment from the SK father. I stopped over and checked out what he had. Walked away with a Powerwerx power supply,…
Protective Case for RigExpert Stick Pro
In a recent K8MRD video, he suggested purchasing a $12 electric toothbrush travel case for use with the RigExpert Stick Pro. When I went to order, the specific case he highlighted wasn’t…