by Cees (PA1CA) | Apr 16, 2023 | HAM Blog, Technology
Something that has always captivated the attention of radio amateurs worldwide is radio propagation in the current solar cycle. Solar cycles have a direct impact on radio propagation, so let’s delve deeper into how the current solar cycle is affecting our hobby...
by Cees (PA1CA) | May 13, 2016 | app store, DXCluster, ham radio apps, Technology
I put a new version of my app; Mircules HAM DX Cluster for Android, in the Google play store! After a lot of testing I finally put this version live. This is the first version that has Bluetooth CAT support for the popular Yaesu FT-8×7 radios! What’s New ?...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Dec 18, 2015 | HAM Blog, Technology
Lately I have been listening a lot to the most popular repeater here in the Netherlands (PI3UTR). I need to travel for work and listening to this repeater is a nice distraction. I now and then also talk with people but most of the time I’m just listening. Until a few...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Apr 19, 2015 | HAM Blog, Popular, portable operations, Technology
After waiting for a pretty long time, my new gadget from China finally arrived! It’s a SARK100 antenna analyzer. I wrote about buying one, in February I think, so already some time ago! Most radio amateurs know that antenna analyzers are pretty expensive; starting...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Feb 23, 2015 | Contesting, HAM Blog, operating practice, Technology
A week or 2 ago I competed in the PACC contest. This is a radio amateur contest where operators from all over the world need to contact Dutch operators to collect points. A contest is always a good way to check your antennas, your radio and other equipment because you...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Dec 24, 2014 | HAM Blog, Technology
I got myself a Miracle Whip antenna! Although the things I read about it weren’t al that positive, I decided I wanted to get one anyway. Why did I get one after reading all these mixed reviews? Well, I was missing a HF antenna for one specific situation. 🙂...
