[AMRadio] AM in Expanded Bands

Is it just me, or is the AM activity in the new voice territory declining already? Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner

[AMRadio] The Complaint against W8VYZ

Don mentioned that item in his post about the gardians of the airways. What is its current status? I haven't read anything about it since it was posted widely via AR Newsline, etdc. Mike, K5XU Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Ama

[AMRadio] Re: 40m am

Don't apologize for running a Rice Box. Just set it up properly, and enjoy our wonderful part of the hobby. If the Saturday morning group happens, I'll jump in from Mississippi with my TS570 whenever the propagation and I are on the band at the same time. Mike, K5XU _

[AMRadio] Bandwidth Petition Withdrawn

be reconsidered in the July 2007 ARRL BOD meeting, so now is a good time to begin formulating your thoughts on the subject and sending a letter expressing your views to your ARRL Director and Vice Directors. The ARRL cited "widepsread misconceptions" about the petition. Mike Duke, K5XU Americ

[AMRadio] 10 Meters Making Noise

>From Mississippi, it's open to the northeast as far south as Virginia. I just tried to work wa4wrz on 29.0, but he couldn't pull me out of the qsb. He wasn't strong here, but was 90% readable. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Bl

[AMRadio] 10 Meter AM Success

o see if I can stretch the good fortune into another day. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.n

[AMRadio] 10 and 15 Open to Midwest/Northeast

That's from my Jackson, MS qth. I won't be on for the moment, as we are tuning up for a thunder storm. Now, if said storm will bring us more rain than thunder, I'll gladly skip the opening. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind

[AMRadio] Whose on 7290 at 0215?

I'm hearing a word or two from an AM station on 7290. I don't think it's a bc station, but it's way down in the noise. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ AMRadio mailing list List Rule

[AMRadio] 7290 Last Night

Yes, I worked Bill briefly about a half hour after I sent the question about who was on 7290. The station I couldn't dig out was not him. He came on a little later, and called several cq's with a pretty decent signal despite my local noise. He was able to pull out most of my 25 watt rice box m

[AMRadio] 10 Meter AM Open

Beginning just after 11:30 AM central time, I had a 15 minute qso with Bob, K0RDF in Mo. I had to bale out when the phone rang. Haven't heard any other AM on 10, and none on 15. He was running a great sounding Ranger, and I was on my usual Kenwood TS570. Mike Duke, K5XU American Counc

Re: [AMRadio] Better AM audio for a EF Johnson Messenger2

want to keep the physical appearance unaltered, just put the connector on a pig tail. I have two Messenger 1 units awaiting restoration myself. At least one of them will end up on 10 meters. The other is so dirty that it may end up as the poster child for a cleaning product. Mike Duke, K5XU

Re: [AMRadio] My Current EF Johnson Messenger 2 Audio

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[AMRadio] 20 Meter AM Lives

ul; I did this with my 25 watts and 3 element tri-bander. I'm still also checking 15 and 10 meters whenever the SSB activity gets strong. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules

[AMRadio] 10 & 15 Meter QSOs tonight

Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net

[AMRadio] Popular Electronics Info?

I'm trying to track down one or two articles from Popular Electronics. If you have a collection of these magazines that include the years 1963, 64, 67, and 68, please e-mail me off list. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Ama

Re: [AMRadio] Frequency Question

There is a group in Louisiana that meets on 3663 several times a week. I sometimes hear them finishing up just as I get in from work. They are generally done by 5 or shortly after. I think they also meet some during the morning, but I'm not sure when. Some days they are on ssb. I also hear Loui

[AMRadio] Receivers

0A, a BC348Q, an SX62A, and an NC300. I also operated the station of a friend several times when he was using one of the "HBR" series of receivers that his dad had built from QST. His dad still has it, and it still works great. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind

[AMRadio] Old-Timer AMers?

Funny, SSB operators were making the same stereotypical statements about AM operators when I was a new SWL with a borrowed S120 in 1966. And these guys think they're "modern"! Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind

[AMRadio] Another "Get on the Air Night"

We have the anniversary date of the expansion coming up on December 16. Why not take to the air down there in the new territory again that evening as was done last year. I'll be there if my local utility gets rid of the noise they finally located last week. Mike Duke, K5XU Ame

[AMRadio] Getting on the Air

ropagation isn't with us yet. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://

[AMRadio] Don't Under estimate a Ranger

. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio

[AMRadio] More about Beer Cans and Radio Matters

mily member who was reading the magazine to me that evening. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq

[AMRadio] Seeking Info on a Boatanchor Receiver

This inquiry was posted to qrp-l earlier this week. I suggested to the gentleman that someone here may be able to help him. If you can give him any information on this receiver, please reply to him directly. Thanks, K5XU - Original Message - From: "Cal Cotner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[AMRadio] Switching Multiple stations

veral stations? Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/lis

[AMRadio] Watch Upper Bands over the Holidays

It's the December E season. At this writing on Friday afternoon, 15 is open into Michigan with pretty stable 59 ssb signals. I also had a short 10 meter ssb qso with a mobile in New Jersey. So, crank up the Angel Music on these bands while you're home for the holidays. Mike

[AMRadio] Listening on 40 & 15

d and try 15. On another subject, my noise problem should be resolved soon. That's a story I'll write once the solution has been implemented. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: ht

[AMRadio] Jackson, MS Hamfest

sippi Trade Mart Jackson, Mississippi $6 Admission valid both days Dealer tables $25 Swap tables $15 Door Prizes VE Testing Forums and Much More! For more details, or to reserve tables, see our web site. www.msham.org Mike Duke, K5XU, JARC President [EMAIL PROT

[AMRadio] Receiver Noise Reduction Devices

th spending the money for it, or should I just prey for lightning in the next block? Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read!): h

[AMRadio] Re: OT SSB on 510 KHz]

Wow! The /2 station really did sound good... far better than some of the so-called enhanced ssb stations I've heard. I've not paid much attention to that experiment, so I don't know how much power or antenna the participants are allowed. I figure if we ever do see an allocation near 500 khz, i

[AMRadio] Operating Modes

consider offering an apology for doing so. Same goes for various converted CB rigs on 10 meters. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list List Rules (must read

[AMRadio] Noise Update

. He's checking to see what is connected to that breaker, and said he would call me back "soon." While the problem isn't fixed yet, at least there is dialogue. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs ___

[AMRadio] 7160

t every weekend, and sometimes through the week as well. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amr

[AMRadio] 7160

al in 1970. They didn't mind talking to a kid with a weak signal and a ranger that was on its last legs. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

[AMRadio] Noise Update

will replace it. So for now at least, 75 and 40 meters are useable again. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail

[AMRadio] Fw: determining frequency of a transmitter?

A friend recently posed this question to me. Since there are builders here who know far more about tank coils than me, I, yield to the experts. Mike Duke, K5XU - Original Message - From: "Howard Traxler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 7:09 AM Subj

[AMRadio] Carrier Current Transmission

transmitters. LPB stood for Low Power Broadcasting. I saw them in the exhibit hall of a conference of an FM sub-carrier broadcast group at least twice. LPB also made at least one broadcast control board. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs

[AMRadio] Carrier Current Devices

I played with transmitted somewhere in the lower 400 KHZ region, but their signal was so weak that I could barely detect it in a traditional receiver. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http

[AMRadio] The QST Doctor

While the ARRL will deny it, scuttlebutt has it that the Doctor is Steve Ford, the QST Editor. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable

[AMRadio] Court Sends BPL Back to FCC

_ PVRC mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/pvrc Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mai

[AMRadio] Defenitive Listing of DX60 Mods?

, and improve the audio. Although the HR10 will not be my primary receiver, I am also beginning to slowly bring one back to life. While it will never become a serious competition grade receiver, are there any modifications that one should consider while it is disassembled? Mike Duke, K5XU

[AMRadio] 10 Meters Open

I'm hearing good SSB E skip signals from the mid west into Mississippi on 10 meters at 1 PM central time. Six may be opening too, but my noise level there is such that I can't hear the weak signals. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radi

[AMRadio] 10 Meter AM QSO

29.0 and 21.425 as much as possible whenever I catch strong ssb signals. Come on up there and make your presence known on AM. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio ma

[AMRadio] 15 Meter AM Anyone?

Based on what I'm hearing on 10 meters, 15 should be open between Mississippi and parts of W2/W3 land. I am monitoring 21.420 until 6 PM central time if anyone wants to try an AM contact. Mike Duke, K5XU __ Our Main Website:

[AMRadio] Upper Bands wide Open

Very strong signals from 1, 2, nd 3 land into Mississippi on 10 and 6 meters. I even heard W1VZR on 50.400 AM, but my noise level and the qsb made copy difficult. I'm going back and forth between 29.0 and 21.420 if anyone wants to try an AM qso on 10 or 15 meters. Mike Duke,

[AMRadio] Now on 21.420

I'm in qso with WA8YUZ near Detroit. He's totally quieting my receiver. Come on down. I also had a complete qso on 29.0 with K3MSB, and with a station in Ohio who was down in my noise level. Right now, 15 is cooking good. Come on up there and enjoy the conditions. Mike Duke, K5X

[AMRadio] 5 States on 15 AM Tonight

In, Mi, NJ, Oh, and Pa. Not a bad evening's work! There's lots of room for more signals, so come on up! Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio ma

[AMRadio] Upper Bands Open Again Tonight

Looks like another potentially good night for AM on 15 and 10 meters. I'm listening on 21.420 right now. I'll stay there until 7:45 PM central Daylight time. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs _

[AMRadio] More AM on 10 Meters

t where to operate on 15 meters in a separate post. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailm

[AMRadio] Where to crank up on 15 Meter AM?

prised the IARU Police will be when the band pops open worldwide, and there we are; droves of AM operators! I think I'll go to sleep with that thought, and see what Saturday brings in the way of AM activity. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of

[AMRadio] Which Bands for Summer AM?

e here admit to listening to Beaker Street, hosted by Clyde Clifford on KAAY? Those "head bangers" don't have anything on the Beaker Street gang! Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website:

[AMRadio] See you in Huntsville

I hope to see many of you in Huntsville on Saturday. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio

[AMRadio] Testing a TR Switch

I need to test a B&W TR switch to be sure it does indeed switch. In the absence of rf probes, scopes, etc, will placing a watt meter and dummy load on the receive side of the switch be a suitable test? Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amat

[AMRadio] 75 Meters Going Long

The Southeastern AM Net just finished on 3.885. Here in Mississippi, stations in New England were louder than the net control who was in Alabama. Looks like the fall conditions are returning. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs

[AMRadio] Lafayette HA410 Expert?

If you claim that title, please e-mail me off list. I'm bringing at least 1 of 2 back to life, but, the 2 units have differences. I'm sure these differences are the result of when each unit was built. I'd also like to know of any worthwhile modifications for this series.

[AMRadio] 40 Meter AM Ops from the Past

, Ms, W4TK - Bob from Jacksonville, and W4ZZZ - Ross, from Miami. Remember that the 40 meter voice band was only from 7.2 - 7.3 back then. Those who think the bands are crowded now should have been there when they really were! Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs

Re: [AMRadio] Low Power AM?

I've had several complete and quite enjoyable 20 meter AM contacts running only my TS570, which is my only functioning AM rig at present. Granted, most of the other stations were running full power, or at least a Viking II power level. But, if you can get into a qso on 20 with a reasonably good

[AMRadio] Activity over the Holiday Weekend

eekend, signals were everywhere. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List R

[AMRadio] 75 Meter Ops

became. Seriously, I have never heard an AM signal that wide before or since, not even during my CB days. One of the people that Paul talked with almost every night was Gene, WA5ATH, (SK) in Houston, who had almost as good a signal as K5SWK. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of

[AMRadio] Other Calls from the Past

of Steve, N9FOY? Another dedicated operator who never gave up on AM was Rus, Wa4JLQ, from London, KY. I never heard him with a weak or bad signal. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http:/

[AMRadio] 20 Meters over the Holiday Weekend?

it happen. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must re

[AMRadio] 75 Meters Long Tonight

At just after 6:00 PM central time, 75 is quite long. W0VMC from Wisconsin is the loudest signal on the Southeast AM International Net into Mississippi on 3885. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main

Re: [AMRadio] Propagation

Often in December, I have experienced mid morning or mid afternoon propagation on the AM BC band like what Jim described. It has always been within December, but usually a bit closer to December 22. As a child, I was always fascinated by this occurrence that would allow me to hear WMAQ, WLW, WL

[AMRadio] FIRST MEETING OF THE 2011 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

January 13, 2009; 11:00 am. to 12:00 noon 1. Opening Remarks 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Advisory Committee Structure 4. Report on Recent WRC-11 Preparatory Meetings 5. WRC-11 Preparatory Process Timeline 6. Other Business Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radi

Re: [AMRadio] 2011 WORLD RADIOCOMMUNICATION CONFERENCE

Just in case I was already in Washington on that date, and could attend, just what good would it do? Now there's a really good question. I didn't see any listing of time allotted for public comments during the meeting. So, other than showing your interest by simply being noted as present, or

[AMRadio] Jackson Mississippi Hamfest

hotel information, visit: http://www.msham.org *This hamfest consistently draws a good group of AM and other classic radio enthusiasts from throughout the southeast, but you're welcome to attend from any direction! Mike Duke, K5XU

[AMRadio] An Appropriate Poem

when your Halli hums so strong, Be sure to smile and hum along! Note from author W8DBF: I got an A for this silly poem about amateur radio for my tenth grade English class. Mike Duke, K5XU Happy New Year and wonderful AM Au

[AMRadio] Regarding the Poem

"With your permission, could I use this poem in the Collins Journal?" I didn't write it. The author's call is at the bottom along with the comment about the A received when he wrote it in high school. I simply forwarded it from another list. Mike Duke, K5XU Mike

[AMRadio] Those Jolts that Get your Attention

oss the pins of the connector I had used. Sometimes, seeing with your hands is tough! Fortunately, in both of these cases, I was only using one hand, was wearing good shoes, and was not on concrete. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind

[AMRadio] Michael J. Copps Named Acting FCC Chairman

Duke, K5XU Michael J. Copps Named Acting FCC Chairman On Thursday, January 22, President Barack Obama named current FCC Commissioner Michael Copps as Acting Chairman of the Commission. Last week, sources close to the President mentioned Julius Genachowski would be nominated as Chairman. Copps will

[AMRadio] 10 and 15 Still Open

I'm hearing pretty strong ssb signals on 10 and 15 meters, as well as numerous 5 watt beacons in w2 and w3 land into Mississippi at just before 01:00Z Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main We

[AMRadio] 10 Meter AM Lives!

him, and that I was the first AM signal he had heard on 10 this evening. So, if you don't want to crank up the boat anchors, then dust off the transistors, punch the AM button, and make some noise on or near 29.0. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Ama

[AMRadio] Here's a kit you don't see every day

This just came to me from the qrp-l list. Check out the 40 meter AM HT on the web site below. As for me, I have enough challenges running 25 watts. Mike, K5XU - Original Message - From: "John Harper" To: Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 6:31 PM Subject: [QRP-L] Here's a kit you don't

[AMRadio] Good Receivers for AM

ey do okay for a single conversion unit. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.

[AMRadio] Lots of AM on 7160 Right Now!

qrm at the moment, just some static. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/

[AMRadio] For Wb5OXQ, and anyone else who wants to read the Mail

x27;m surprised you heard me at all. Come back and check 7160 again. Apparently some of those guys were there last night too. It reminds me of those days in the late 70s and early 80s when W5MEU, W9IEY, KG6OS, W6QS, K8MLV, and others were there every night. 73, Mike Duke, K5XU American Counc

[AMRadio] 7160 tonight

was last night. Like Joe, I too will have a working antenna soon. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail

[AMRadio] 40 Meter AM

Is anyone on the air tonight? I have tuned 7.125 - 7.2, and haven't heard anything but SSB. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searc

[AMRadio] AM On 7160 Now

I can hear K9ACT calling CQ, but my static level is too high for much copy. If you can hear him, give him a call. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing

[AMRadio] Paint Recommendation for D104 Stand

While at my mom's for the big day a day early, I brought home my 1970 vintage D104. The stand needs a thorough cleaning, and a new paint job. What paint should I use? Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs _

[AMRadio] Sporatic E Openings

I'm hearing good signals from 1, 2, and 3 land on 6 and 10 meter SSB plus some w8 signals on 10. Let's make some noise on 29.0 and 21.425, or wherever your 15 meter crystals will let you. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radi

[AMRadio] 10 Meters Active on Am

I just finished a 20 minute plus qso with Dave, W2VW, in NJ on 29.0. He's now talking with a station in NC. I also found 2 other qsos on 29.010 and 29.020. There's room for many more, so come on up! Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radi

[AMRadio] Normal for 10 Meters?

No, it isn't normal, at least not on 29.0. Not according to the stations I've heard lately, anyhow. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

[AMRadio] Just Gotta Have One of These!

ntrol Echo Hi/Med/Low RF Power Switch AM/FM/PA Modes Noise Blanker/Automatic Noise Limiter 6 Frequency Bands Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

[AMRadio] Other Classic Rigs on Television

I don't remember if it was the show "Emergency," or "Code Red." But, I was told that the radio viewed in one of those shows was an Apache, and an RME4350. There is also an old Doris Day movie in which she is shown talking on an S line. I don't remember the

[AMRadio] Another Microphone Performance Question

discussed here today. I've seen it available in the $25 price range at J&R Music, and a few other internet sites, and have considered giving it a try with my Kenwood TS570. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs _

[AMRadio] Get Ready for 15 meters

It's funny how the bands almost always open for contests. Today, 15 meters was filled with strong ssb signals from the bottom up to above 21.350. The upper end was not nearly as crowded. So, dust off your 15 meter antennas, crank up the AM rigs, and claim our band! Mike Duke, K5XU Ame

[AMRadio] Lafayette HA410 Question

and has a 4 pin male microphone socket. Mike Duke, K5XU __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List Rules (must read!): http:/

Re: [AMRadio] 3.860

I could hear them in the qrn yesterday here in Mississippi, but I couldn't identify any of them, and it is much worse tonight. The rain in south Ms and Louisiana is really making noise, but there is no lightning around here. __ Our Ma

[AMRadio] A 40 Meter Christmas Surprise

I'm hearing W8VYZ on 7295. Other than now sounding like a very old man, he is having a good qso. This is the first time I've heard bill in many months. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Ma

[AMRadio] Jackson, Ms Hamfest Reminder

Friday and Saturday, January 29 and 30. Yawl Come! More info is on the hamfest page at www.msham.org. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list

[AMRadio] A Sweaper from the early 70's

learned what it was or where it was, but suspected some type of military radar. Of course, in the early 80's there was the dreaded Russian Woodpecker, which I have also heard on 6 meters. That one wasn't a sweeper; it was "broad band over radio!" Mike Duke, K5XU Ameri

[AMRadio] Great signals tonight

Lots of strong signals into Mississippi on 3875 through 3890. I've even heard a few stations on 3705 and 3725. I just now heard K5AYD on 3880. That's the first time I've heard Mr. Lum in quite some time. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind

Re: [AMRadio] K5AYD

He said that he had been without power for a week. He had his usual good signal, and sounded in good spirits. I don't think there's anybody anywhere who gets more qsos out of a TX1 than he does. - Original Message - From: "Jim Wilhite" To: "Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Servi

[AMRadio] Watch the Higher Bands

I just worked Portugal on 28.012 cw. The station is pounding into Mississippi, and he's also working into 7 land. At the same time, 15 meters is full of cw and ssb from Europe. So, keep an ear on those bands, and fire up a modulated carrier. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind

[AMRadio] AM on Higher Bands

I usually check 21.420 on 15 meters, and 29.0 on 10 meters. I'm on 21.420 now, but haven't heard or been heard by anyone thus far. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.

[AMRadio] Timtron on 15 Meters

He and I are in qso on 21.423. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs __ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/amradio@mailman.qth.net/ List

[AMRadio] 15M May be Good Today

I'm hearing both ends of qsos between the west coast and Europe on 15 meter ssb. So, if you aren't doing the cw contest, crank up on AM and make some noise. The band should be useable for us at some point today. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radi

[AMRadio] W1LYD/VY1 on 21.425

He's strong into Ms. So is Ve6CQ on 21.410. I also worked Frank, Ve5YD, on 21.419. He was running an HB 807 with 6l6 modulators. There's lots of room if we claim it before the band really gets hot. If we wait, we have the same real-estate battles we have on the lower bands.

[AMRadio] Good AM Signals on 15 Meters Today

I just finished a qso with WA7ISJ in Tucson, and one with VE6KQ. Signals were very good. Brian, from VY1 land is also in there again today on 21.425. Fire up your favorite rig and come on up to 15 meters. There's lots of room up there until the CW contest ends later today. Mike Duke,

[AMRadio] W8VYZ on 20 Meters

I just took a quick tune down to 20 meters after working everybody I could hear on 15. Caught the end of a cq from W8VYZ on 14.286. Bless his hart, he is sounding very very frail. Mike Duke, K5XU American Council of Blind Radio Amateurs

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