Amateur Radio Station K6JEB

This evening I downloaded and installed the WSPR 2.21 r2286 beta Joe had released a while ago. Setup of the new feature couldn’t be easier. I’m running it on Windows 7 64-bit connected to my Yaesu FT-857D switched to my Butternut HF9V, 5watts.

I set the transmit percentage at 20% except for the 160m band where I am listening only (I have a great antenna for 160m but I can’t use it to transmit on the other bands) and 6m where I have it set to 50%.

Already in the course of half an hour I’ve picked-up quite a few stations. As it goes to each band, I select my usual frequency in the audio bandpass. I think coordinated hopping is really a great feature. Running that with a multi-band SDR would be really cool.

72/73!
Jack, K6JEB

Here’s one hour so far, WAHOO:

0422 -3 -0.1 3.594009 0 N7YET DN35 37
0426 -2 -0.1 7.040169 0 N7YET DN35 37
0440 5 -1.3 1.838033 0 NN6RF CM87 33
0442 -8 2.0 3.594086 0 WC7EOC CN85 43
0442 3 0.0 3.594162 0 KC6KGE DM05 37
0446 -28 -0.3 7.040108 -1 VE6PDQ DO34 37
0500 4 -1.2 1.838033 0 NN6RF CM87 33
0500 -10 0.6 1.838120 0 N7YET DN35 37
0502 -2 1.7 3.594087 0 WC7EOC CN85 43
0502 -26 -0.4 3.594155 0 K1JT FN20 37
0506 -15 -0.2 7.040167 0 VE6OG DO33 37
0506 2 0.2 7.040186 -1 KC6KGE DM05 37
0508 -11 -1.4 10.140190 0 KC6KGE DM05 37
0520 5 -0.8 1.838058 0 W7IUV DN07 40
0520 -26 -0.1 1.838107 0 KB5NJD EM12 40
0522 -6 0.1 3.594008 0 N7YET DN35 37

The Northern California Contest Club is having a party and you’re all invited! This year marks 40 years of excellence in amateur radio contesting for NCCC, and to share our excitement, we’re having a special on-air celebration.  It’s the NCCC 40th Anniversary Party — a two week event taking place from September 18 to October 1, 2010, and open to all amateurs worldwide.

During this time period, which includes the NCCC-sponsored Sprints (www.ncccsprint.com) and precedes the California QSO Party (www.cqp.org), NCCC members and club stations will be “on the air” — ready to have a 40th Year QSO with you.  To facilitate easier identification during this event, NCCC member stations have been encouraged to add “/40″ to their callsigns, during non-contest periods.  In addition there will be a few 1×1 special event callsigns assigned, which will also count as NCCC members stations.  A complete list of all eligible NCCC stations and callsigns can be found at: www.nccc.cc/40thcalls.html

To further commemorate this event, NCCC is offering an attractive Certificate to anyone who works at least 40 NCCC member stations during this 40th Birthday Party event.

So please mark your calendars now, and help us celebrate 40 Years of memories in this great hobby.  CU On The Air!

73,
Your NCCC 40th Anniversary Committee

Event Details

Eligible Stations:
1. All amateur radio stations may participate.
2. You can work an NCCC station for credit only once regardless of band and mode (see list here)
3. NCCC members are encouraged to add /40 to their call signs for easier identification on-the-air and be as active as possible during this event.

Exact Dates and Time: 0000 UTC September 18 until 2359 UTC October 1, 2010

Bands: All Amateur Radio Bands

Modes: All Modes (CW, Phone, Digital)

Exchange: Recommended (not required):
1. NCCC member stations: RS(T) + California County. This will help you qualify for the NCCC sponsored WACC award.
2. Non-NCCC stations: RS(T) + State. DX stations outside the U.S. and its territories send RS(T) + “DX”.

Note:  Stations operating during contest periods send exchange in accordance with contest rules

40th Anniversary Commemorative Certificate:
1. This special certificate is available for making contacts with at least forty (40) NCCC member stations — any band, any mode — during the event period.
2. No RS(T) data other than worked eligible call signs will be required to apply for the award.
3. Apply for the award online at www.nccc.cc/40thaward.html
4. Please make sure your entry has been submitted by October 31, 2010.

You can work DX without a huge station using JT65 on HF

I have been enjoying making HF JT65 contacts as well as partaking in the JT65 Reverse Beacon network and reporting to PSKREPORTER.info the stations my rig picks-up.

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Bought my Pacificon 2010 tickets, including the Antenna Seminar and the breakfast and dinner banquet.  It will be nice to have it back in the Bay Area.