Jeffrey Bail (NT1K)

Blogging my adventures in Amateur Radio. DX/PSK/RTTY/SOTA/

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

FTHate is running strong in the 13col special event FB group by an admin. Don't like a mode... Fine. Don't use it. But don't take your dislike out on others that are enjoying it. Plenty of room. (Guess the page is unofficial but has 2k members).
#amateurradio #hamr #hamradio

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@scottN1AIA Just signed up. Seems like someone else has a similar issue as well. We'll see. TU

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

#QMX #QDX peeps. I'm having an issue with the QMX and transmitting on digimodes like FT8. I can RX without issue and even TX. However, the tone coming out doesn't like FT8 at all. It sounds like it's TXing just a single tone. Any ideas? #hamr #amateurradio #HamRadio

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

Early morning shot of our #ARRLFD HF antennas here at N1A (QRP WMA). #AmateurRadio #hamradio #hamr

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

N1A (2A/B QRP WMA) is ready for #ARRLFD. New feature this year is a VHF station. Look out for us on the bands. #AmateurRadio #hamradio #hamr #arrlfieldday

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

#ARRLFD antennas are up! N1A will be on the air this weekend. Keep an ear out because you’ll need to as we’ll be QRP. #hamr #AmateurRadio

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

#QMX build complete. Wasn't getting RX at first. Ended up rewinding T507 (near the BNC jack) and thankfully started receiving signals. Was also able to get out. #hamr #hamradio #amateurradio

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@NJ7V_ @arrl 2AB QRP!! Did very well last year

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

Looking forward to #ARRLFD this weekend. I've participated in every FD since 1995. It's what got me hooked into #amateurradio and contesting. I'll be on as N1A from WMA (private FD w/ friends). Last year's setup https://t.co/Ms3wz4czBw which will be similar #hamr #hamradio

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@KB1RMA Bye bye wallet.

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

Another hobby I got into somewhat recently. “Cheap but good” watches.

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@VA3JFF_VE3CW Don't assemble it in the case prior to applying power and adding the firmware. Just assemble the boards. You'll need to adjust the screen/display pot and can only be done so outside the case. This is after you added the firmware that turns on the 5v converter.

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

Got the #QMX working. Heart almost skipped a beat when powering it on to see the screen wasn't working. Should have read the details about loading the firmware to get it fully working. I haven't put it on the air yet. Just dummy load. #amateurradio #hamr #hamradio

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@PE1RDP What are you using for a relay control?

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@JosephMDWV Started building mine last night. Got all the caps, diodes, molded inductors and PAs in last night. Next is wiring.

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@rrittenhouse Ended up scoring the groove on both sides with a thin bladed exacto knife over and over and carefully snapped off the edge. Worked out.

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

#QMX assy manual is out. Just notice my board has an extra "border" that wasn't trimmed during production. You'll see it on the left side of this photo.

#hamradio #amateurradio #hamr

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

#QMX build done for the day. Looks like the next few steps are winding toroids which will require me to be much calmer.

#hamradio #amateurradio #hamr

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@NX9L Hans said that he would publish more documentation after #hamvention including assembly instructions.
https://t.co/VzYhu4vBQ9

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

Didn’t get much at #hamvention but I made sure to pick up one of these… So hot #hamr #amateurradio #hamradio

[Jeffrey Bail (NT1K) @itsBail]

@KC1QWH Best to have a separate QSL card because it was the club call you used. Just note that you were the operator.
I typically use club calls when using other stations because that way I know the contacts I made with my own call are on my own equipment.