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FTM-400DR

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:January 28, 2015
  • Post category:Ham Radio
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I've been looking for a mobile radio for my car for awhile. I didn't want to jump into anything too quickly. I was willing to drop a few hundred dollars and…

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My QSL Card

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:December 29, 2014
  • Post category:Ham Radio
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After receiving Nigel's (G3TXF) QSL card, I knew it was time to print some of my own. I had been iterating on a design since I became a ham. After many hours of…

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First SSTV Contact

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:December 21, 2014
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After reading from the ARRL that the International Space Station was going to be sending images over Slow Scan Television (SSTV), I wanted to try my hand at picking up their…

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First QSL Card

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:December 3, 2014
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When I got home last night there was a small envelope waiting for me. It was addressed with my call sign neatly printed on the front. Upon opening I found my…

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General Ticket!

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:November 29, 2014
  • Post category:Ham Radio
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It's official as of today, November 29th 17:30UTC (9:30am PST), I'm a General Class Amateur Radio Operator. I'll be operating as KK6NLW/AG on all General Bands until my license is…

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QRZ.com AutoHotKey Script

  • Post author:Jon Rick
  • Post published:November 23, 2014
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I often find myself looking up call signs on QRZ.com when I come across them on the web or even from within my own logging software. The normal routine has been…

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Full Time Husband, Father, & Executive Producer at JamCity Games, Former Art Director for Disney Interactive & Adjunct Game Art and Design Professor /G\
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