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EFHW BALUN 56:1

40 Metre 56:1 Auto-transformer

This is an auto-transformer for my 40 Metre Multiband End-Fed Half Wave (EFHW) antenna.

Tuesday . 31 October 2023
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LCD Demo Program

This is a DEMO of a PICAXE 08M2 using a PCF8574 I2C 8-Bit I/O Port Expander driving a standard 20x4 Blue LCD display.

Monday . 21 June 2023
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Do you like LASERS?

This is my experiments with a Helium-Neon LASER Power Supply for use with a Melles Griot 1mW gas LASER tube.

REMEMBER: High Voltages can be fatal. Don't stare into the LASER with your remaining eye.
Wednesday . 16 June 2023

Amateur Radio Station

Current setup as of 20231118 of my radio station VE3XRM.
Credit goes to radioSPARKS.com website for all the images.

NOTE: This website is under renovation and could suddenly, and without notice, change in design and layout. :rhb.20231123
Radio Room with Kenwood TS-680s AT-250 Auto Antenna Tuner D-104 microphone Astron VS20 Power Supply Kenwood TS-680S / AT-250 Automatic Antenna Tuner (1994)

Linear Power Supply Astron VS-20M. The D-104 microphone from my CB days. And a vintage brass straight key limits my speed to 10 WPM, is about what I can copy.


Only in 2023, did I create a Facebook page.

The "Casual HAM" VE3XRM Logbook 20231026

Just started (in 2022-10) my renewed interest in the HF bands. I've never been much of a talker.

Using a newly raised 40 Metre EFHW with homemade 56:1 transformer.
Power supply limits my output to 50-75 Watts PEP.

VE3XRM Azimuthal Equidistant Projection Map

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Azimuthal Equidistant Projection Map at my QTH

Map showing day and night parts of the world.

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Grayline Map with Sun and Moon position by Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)

Solar Data

The Radio Amateur's Code

The Radio Amateur is

CONSIDERATE...He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL...He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE...He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.

FRIENDLY...He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED...Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC...His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.

- adapted from the original Amateur's Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928

Old Ham with HT (Handie-Talkie) Crazy about his radios!

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