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Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from TI2/NA7U

 Casey ― http://cloud-warmer.blogspot.com

Everyday, backyard ham radio with TI2/NA7U from southern Costa Rica. Filled with daily radio exploits, electronic and antenna projects. I work CW and digital modes mostly. Interests include DX and some light contesting and homebrewing antennas.

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Listed: Apr 16, 2012

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Ham Radio Wallpaper from 2012 ARRL DX Contest

Ham Radio Wallpaper from 2012 ARRL DX Contest

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― One year plus about a month's delay in our usual mail forwarding scheme it took for my ARRL DX CW award certificate to arrive! I'd been wondering if I was supposed to apply for the award beyond just submitting my log. ∙ At that time, I'd...

Tags: DX, QSO, Radio Contest, DX Century Club, American Radio Relay League

Casey ― 7 weeks 3 days ago

WebSDR Server New and Improved Update

WebSDR Server New and Improved Update

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― A few days ago, Pieter-Tjerk de Boer, PA3FWM, e-mailed an update to the WebSDR server code, and I installed it yesterday. It's now running on my Linux box for my 30 meter Softrock II Lite SDR at the usual place: http://ti2na7u.zapto.org:8080 *. It...

Tags: WSPR, Morse Code, SDR, Hertz, Digital Modes, Software

Casey ― 13 weeks ago

Costa Rica Once Again Has Ham Radio Regulations

Costa Rica Once Again Has Ham Radio Regulations

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― Long-time readers of Cloud Warmer have read about the ongoing saga of ham radio regulation here in Costa Rice here, here, and here. Given what appeared to be little or no effort in formulating new regulations by SUTEL to replace the obsoleted regs...

Tags: Regulation, Licensing, DX, Logging, Reciprocity

Casey ― 17 weeks ago

A Better Diagram for the 74HC240 QRPp TX

A Better Diagram for the 74HC240 QRPp TX

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― Another example (with clearer diagram) of the 74HC240 digital IC based QRP transmitter that I posted about previously. ∙ 74HC240 IC CW Transmitter Puts Out 500 mW ∙ This one also has values for the VXO capacitors. I now have the ...

Tags: Homebrew, QRP Operation, Transmitter, Radio, QRP

Casey ― 22 weeks ago

Do You Read My "life in Costa Rica" Blog?

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― If you do or don't, please consider stopping by my latest post on A Dull Roar, and follow the link to Expatsblog.com to add your review and rating of ADR. Each review until 1000 UTC on the 17th adds to my total points there. Whoever amongst C.R....

Casey ― 26 weeks ago

Progress with Ten-Tec Scout 555 Mobile Installation

Progress with Ten-Tec Scout 555 Mobile Installation

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― Modified Hamstick temporarily mounted ∙ The last couple of days I've progressed with the installation of the Ten-Tec Scout 555 in the GMC truck. As of today, it's ready to transmit, though not while actually in motion, yet. Most of my spare...

Tags: Mobile, Homebrew, Verticals, Morse Code, RG-58, Amateur Radio

Casey ― 31 weeks ago

One Data Gauge for Interest in Ham Radio

One Data Gauge for Interest in Ham Radio

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― This graph is from Google Trends for the search term "ham radio". The trend is clear, but what does it mean? Here's a few ideas on interpretation, please feel free to add more ideas in the comments: ∙ Ham radio itself as an interest is in...

Casey ― 35 weeks ago

Preparing To Go Mobile With The Ten-Tec Scout 555

Preparing To Go Mobile With The Ten-Tec Scout 555

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― The new GMC truck we acquired recently is back in the shop with a 4-wheel drive problem that is mystifying the mechanics so far. While it was still at home I started preparing a home in it for my Ten-Tec Scout so that I can once again work CW ...

Tags: Homebrew, Bencher, Morse Code, CW, Hubpages, Ten-Tec Scout

Casey ― 35 weeks ago

The Next Big Wave For Ham Radio? DXing The Dead?

The Next Big Wave For Ham Radio? DXing The Dead?

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― Tongue planted firmly (so firmly it's beginning to hurt) in cheek: ∙ Yes, you too, with basic modification of an AM or FM (depending on the educational level of the departed I gather) radio can receive messages from your departed loved ...

Tags: Hades, FM Broadcasting, Kesha, Radio, Ghost, Supernatural

Casey ― 37 weeks ago

Too Busy For Ham Radio

Too Busy For Ham Radio

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― Amateur radio (Photo credit: ines saraiva) ∙ Really wish I had something interesting to post, but I've been so busy writing article on Hubpages, trying to get critical mass over there. Some of the articles are about projects I've been doing ...

Tags: QRO, Amateur, Hubpages, Amateur Radio, USB, Radio

Casey ― 38 weeks ago

Amateurfunk - 1955

Amateurfunk - 1955

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― Southgate ARC put up this short film made in Germany in 1955, all about the state of the hobby back then, over there. It's a real treat, even if you don't understand German. Just looking at the walls of equipment is worth the time to view it. To ...

Tags: Video, YouTube, 1950s Ham Radio, Short Film, Germany, Vintage Radio

Casey ― 40 weeks ago

The Quake - All's Well At This QTH

The Quake - All's Well At This QTH

Cloud Warmer - Amateur Radio in Costa Rica from... ― 4 Kyle & Scott Earthquake Costa Rica 4002 (Photo credit: youwhocolleen) ∙ I know some folks probably don't get over to my Costa Rican Life blog, A Dull Roar, much. Over there I described the quake just after it happened. Yes, we're ...

Tags: Central America, Costa Rica, Pacific Ring Of Fire

Casey ― 40 weeks ago

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