Time for some updates
Andy's Ham Radio For Linux:
The nice thing about Ham Radio is there is so many variations of the hobby. One such variation is software programs that aid and enhance the enjoyment of Ham Radio.
The other day a local Ham Radio Club (NSRA) invited Andy KB1OIQ SKCC #6265S to give a presentation of his Linux base collection of Ham Radio software that he has integrated on to an Ubuntu distribution of Linux. Andy is a very personable and energetic and has just released his 25th version of his distribution.
Here is a link to his presentation on YouTube that he gave to the RATPAC group. This the same presentation as he gave us.
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| Andy KB1OIQ and Dave(me) KB1WOD ( Team Flannel HIHI) |
I first "meet" Andy late 2013 early 2014. At this time I was living in Wakefield, MA and working in Boxborough, MA. A 40 minute drive one way on a very busy Interstate 495. I had put one of my Baofeng HT in the car so I would have something to do on those long rides to and from work. The PART Westford repeater is located about half way between Wakefield and Boxborough so I could reach it for almost my whole commute and I was a regular user. Andy was a regular check-in and we chatted many times.
Andy also participates as a K3Y operator during SKM . Please visit his QRZ page and watch his presentation (Links above). I am sure you will enjoy it.
K3Y:
K3Y event is over and it was a great month for me. I will post some stats for the month.
Total QSO : 208
Total Brags : 130
Total K3Y unique operates : 115
Total Bands slots : 120
Not too bad considering I didn't start until the 7th. I also got the Grand Sweep. QSL card are usually sent out before June. Anyone can participate, you don't have to be a member.
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| Band slots I had QSOs |
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| This years QSL design was by Steve N0XC # 10091 |
Nice blog Dave...
ReplyDeleteCurt K2CWM NJ
Thanks Curt. It certainly was a fun month
ReplyDeleteI joined the SKCC in late December 2022. I had my first SKCC QSO on January 1, 2023. I volunteered to be a K3Y/4 operator, did 8 hours of skeds/shifts, and had a blast. Wasn't all that concerned with my personal scorecard as a newbie but did manage to get a clean US sweep. Congrats on your achievement! That takes some time, prowess, and patience! 73 from SC!
ReplyDeleteThanks Harve. I appreciate your comments. BTW I have you in the log as K3Y/4. Our QSO was on Jan 27th on 15M. Thanks for being a K3Y operator. Good luck with your CW. 73
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