KK7PW
Radio-active since 1990. CWops #3211. SKCC #7209c. Member, Seattle ACS since 1998. I host the KPA1500 amplifier forum (https://groups.io/g/KPA1500). More on QRZ.
- To all military branches and Peace Corps vols -- thank you for your service!
- Thanks to A71VV for the 20m SSB Q last night. Great to visit Doha agn via RF. Trio of 7300, KPA1500, Hexbeam up 32' continues to bust pileups. :)
- From 2010(ish), along with Curt, WR5J, in foreground, and me in the background pointing at something, we are introducing kids to amateur radio field day. He and I (and few others) have been members of Seattle Auxiliary Comm (ACS) since 1998. Always great to inspire young people to get on the air! :)
- Just as a reminder -- get your spare parts now.
- Big thanks to Elecraft for the firmware & client software updates for the KPA1500. Now can auto tune / manage 32 antennas selections, among other features. Built like a tank. One of the best amps on the market. None are perfect. Elecraft support is excellent.
- Reposted by KK7PWThe July '25 release is out!!! Field Day, 13 colonies, New Zealand on the Air, spotting others and more. More info in our forums and youtube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKtl...
- Had a quick low-power (spanning 4710-miles) QSO with M1GEO, and from his QRZ page found more info. See below his article for IC705 users. GTK. www.george-smart.co.uk/2024/07/meas...
- IC705 tip of the day: Customize the [A], [B], [▲], and [▼] keys for quick access to frequently used functions via: MENU > Set > Function > Remote MIC Key. Very handy.
- FYI -- sorry to see them go.
- FYI -- call for support -- FCC Docket 25-133 threatens to cut 2m & 70cm bands. Hams rally to protect our spectrum. #SaveOurBands #HamRadio #ARRL 🔗 www.reddit.com/r/amateurrad... Reddit
- Yep -- when the grid fails, ham radio doesn’t. Amateur radio operators provide emergency comms, foster international goodwill, and mentor the next tech generation. #HamRadio #EmergencyComm #AmateurRadiorocks
- FYI — a valuable collection of amateur radio resources. archive.org/details/dlar...
- Congrats to all competitors. My small accomplishment below & #36 in the world. :)
- Thanks to Paulo, 5X4E, for the 20m SSB Q last night from Seattle to Gulu — 8,700 miles. Check out his QRZ page and read about his inspiring work at St. Judes Children’s Home. 73
- Thanks to Raisa, R1BIG for the 20m SSB Q at 3F3RRC in Panama. :)
- Sad news. Glad to hear that staff are safe. 73.
- Tnx to 9K2HS for the 20m SSB Q this morning. Always nice to visit Kuwait. Good to talk you with again, Hamid. 73!
- Mike & Key Swapmeet -- March 8 -- Puyallup, WA. Be there. :) www.mikeandkey.org/flea.php
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- Great Straight Key Month! Used my 1934 bug. Achieved my goal of a Grand Sweep. Looking forward to next year. 73. de KK7PW, #7209
- Looking forward to working KС4/KВ1ЕHE -- "...nothing compared to the incredible pileup last night — and hearing the joy of operators contacting Antarctica for the very first time. “It was exhilarating ...” www.dx-world.net/kc4-kb1ehe-k...
- On this MLK, Jr Bday, and an otherwise uninspiring DC day, I send a big thanks to all radio ops I know or knew for their friendship, inspiration, insights, fun, etc. I value each. And to the few with selective bad manners, you know who you are and can piss off (as my UK buddies might say). :) 73.
- FYI -- a great resource -- access the entire archive of 73 Magazine. Read for many years and had a gift subscription sent to Jamaica '91-'93 as a Peace Corps Volunteer and a member of Jamaican Amateur Radio Association. 73 Wayne, W2NSD (SK) et al. www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-...
- Tonight marked my last W7AW Monday night net as the club Prez. 3 years past so quickly. Proud of club for all accomplished. 2022 post-covid monthly mtgs. 2023 was 75th Anniv. 2024 ISS space station event. Looking forward to more field days, on-air activations, classes, parties, etc. 73.
- Good resource for new radio contesters: www.n1fd.org/2018/10/01/c...
- TX audio update: now using UMC204HD with Cakewalk. Still getting plugin configs set. Really nice quality / low latency perf. Combined with RM Noise, sharp RX / TX. Tnx to Discord ham buddies for their creative insights. 73. www.behringer.com/product.html...
- Reposted by KK7PWDX-WORLD Weekly Bulletin dx-world.net/dx-world-weekly-bul… #hamradio
- Big thanks to K1GMM for his excellent VSTHost transmit audio DAW and videos. Really great with my 7300, UM2, SM58, etc. Thanks, Steve. 73.
