HF  Station

My HF station consists of an ICOM 7300 transceiver and Ameritron ALS-1300 linear.

I normally monitor SSTV signals on 14.230 MHz 24-hours a day and post images received to an SSTV cam shown elsewhere on this web site.

I also use this rig for a monthly 6m FM net, some HF contesting and occasional FT8 operation.

VHF+  Station

I am quite active in VHF+ operations. I talk for 45+ minutes during a weekly schedule with W9ZIH who is 170 miles from me. We are often found on 432.090 MHz.

I have capabilities on 6m, 2m, 125cm, 70cm, 902 and 1296 bands. My IF is an ICOM 705. I use DEMI transverters where needed. I have 1KW on the lower bands and 500W on 902 and 1296. I use Gemini and Beko linears. I operate SSB, CW and FT8.

I sometimes participate in VHF contests, plus look for 6m sporadic E openings.

The 902 and 1296 MHz transverters and BEKO linear amplifiers are in the garage. I want them as close to the antenna as possible before attaching feedlines to Directive Systems looper antennas to minimize signal attenuation.

VHF+  FM

We have some local club nets. I operate FM or Fusion on 2m, 125cm and 1296 with Yaesu and Alinco radios. I also have an APRS iGate that is running around the clock.

The radios are:

Vintage  Equipment

I have some sentimental vintage equipment in my shack. I operate CW on occasion.

I had a Ten Tec Triton IV when that solid-state rig came out in the 1970s.

A high school friend got me into ham radio in the 1960s and Jim had a Hallicrafters receiver. In now have an SX-117 receiver and matching HT-44 transmitter.

My very first receiver was a Hammarlund HQ-110. I no longer have it, but I have acquired the HQ-170A in working condition.

Go  Kit  &  POTA

I am very prolific as a POTA activator. I often operate FT8 on 20m.

My Go Kit features a Yaesu FT-710 transceiver.

Microwave  Operations

Another passion is in the world of microwaves. Here is Rod K6ROD operating on 10 GHz for the very first time.

I am a leader in the ARRL 10 GHz contest. I also operate during the warmer months, and sometimes take advantage of rain scatter propagation.

I normally operate 10 GHz, but I am also able to work stations on 24 GHz during contests.