Friday, January 15, 2010
Ham Radio Safari
I recently stumbled across a new blog that is really worth reading: Ham Radio Safari. It is written by Jack Dunegan, 5X7JD, an American ham who recently moved to Uganda to take up the post of Senior Management Leader of Aidchild, a project that provides homes for children with Aids.
Although Jack is setting up a "regular" radio station and even considering getting a linear amplifier he has a great interest in QRP, QRSS and beacons. I suggested that he might consider using WSPR and he replied that he will look into it. One problem is that the power is unreliable over there so he needs a backup power source.
It would be very interesting to have a WSPR beacon in Uganda to investigate propagation from and to there and I have told Jack to just ask if he needs any advice or assistance.
Although Jack is setting up a "regular" radio station and even considering getting a linear amplifier he has a great interest in QRP, QRSS and beacons. I suggested that he might consider using WSPR and he replied that he will look into it. One problem is that the power is unreliable over there so he needs a backup power source.
It would be very interesting to have a WSPR beacon in Uganda to investigate propagation from and to there and I have told Jack to just ask if he needs any advice or assistance.
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It would be great to have a WSPR station in Uganda. I think I might check out his blog and encourage him to get on that mode also. Thanks for the tip about his blog Julian.
Hi Julian,
I will be traveling to 5X1 in March and July. Setting up a permanent WSPR beacon there is my top priority (beside the job I have to do). You might have followed my TY1MS and V53ARC activities. A 5X1.. beacon is my next target. I will try to get in touch with Jack.
73's, Gernot, OE1IFM
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I will be traveling to 5X1 in March and July. Setting up a permanent WSPR beacon there is my top priority (beside the job I have to do). You might have followed my TY1MS and V53ARC activities. A 5X1.. beacon is my next target. I will try to get in touch with Jack.
73's, Gernot, OE1IFM
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