Ramblings by K6RJ

I really do like my Heil BM-10 headset.  It is light, comfortable and provides great audio.  It is perfect for long hours contesting.  Sure, it doesn’t do a great job of blocking outside noise but as my operating position is pretty quiet this isn’t really a problem.  Unfortunately, some of the parts are made of [...]

I happen to use Logger32 for my day to day logging tasks. As the Logger32 website reads:
“Logger32 has been developed to be a highly user configurable general purpose Amateur Radio logbook with computer control support for many radios and antenna rotators. It is NOT a contesting log, although there is no real reason why [...]

The folks at Genesis Radio in Australia have come up with a great kit that will serve as an excellent introduction for many to the world of software-defined radio.  The Genesis G40 is an all mode 5W SDR transceiver kit.  At 5 watts, the G40 has enough power to get out but still be relatively easy [...]

This shack is way too cool, especially with the lights down.  It belongs to Tony Massimiliano, IZ0BAV of Frosinone, Italy.  To get the whole effect, be sure to click on the image to bring up the larger version.

Many hams, including me, like to look up the other hams we contact on QRZ.COM.  It’s fun and interesting to learn more about the people we talk to and maybe see a picture of them or their shack.  It is always fun to put a face to a voice.
While doing so recently, I noticed a [...]