VE6EY

@VE6EY@mastodon.hams.social
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Ham radio, SWL, Making
Retired management consultant living in Calgary
Websitehttp://play.fallows.ca
VE6EYApr 5
… if it wasn’t so sad https://play.fallows.ca/wp/insights/if-it-wasnt-so-sad/
... if it wasn't so sad - Making It Up

You could find a lot to laugh at over the past week, like the reciprocal tariff "formula" used by the White House, if it wasn't so sad.

Making It Up
VE6EYMar 29
Antenna Switch Board Wiring Complete https://play.fallows.ca/wp/projects/electronics-projects/antenna-switch-board-wiring-complete/
Antenna Switch Board Wiring Complete - Making It Up

I have now completed my new antenna switch board wiring. My approach is modular and should be easy to maintain.

Making It Up
VE6EYMar 1
Revise Antenna Switching for Receivers https://play.fallows.ca/wp/projects/electronics-projects/revise-antenna-switching-for-receivers/
Revise Antenna Switching for Receivers - Making It Up

It's time for me to revise antenna switching for all my various antennas and receivers. What shall I do this time around?

Making It Up
VE6EYDec 21, 2024

My Radio Shack Computers

http://play.fallows.ca/wp/radio/ham-radio/my-radio-shack-computers/

#computing #hamr #hamradio #SWL

My Radio Shack Computers - Making It Up

With Windows 10 approaching its end, many of us must consider what we will do with our radio shack computers.

Making It Up
VE6EYNov 16, 2024

Active Antenna Popularity

http://play.fallows.ca/wp/radio/shortwave-radio/active-antenna-popularity/

#antennas #hamr #hamradio #SWL

Active Antenna Popularity - Making It Up

I think there are 3 main reasons for active antenna popularity. Physical properties, relative performance and coverage. Let's consider these.

Making It Up
VE6EYNov 4, 2024

My Liberation Day

http://play.fallows.ca/wp/insights/my-liberation-day/

#politics

My Liberation Day - Making It Up

For me, Tuesday November 5th is my liberation day. Either way things go, I will excise Donald Trump from my brain for good.

Making It Up
VE6EYOct 26, 2024

Wellbrook versus LZ1AQ Loop Comparison

http://play.fallows.ca/wp/radio/shortwave-radio/wellbrook-versus-lz1aq-loop-comparison/

#hamr #lz1aq #magloop #SWL

Wellbrook versus LZ1AQ Loop Comparison - Making It Up

My article this week will compare the Wellbrook versus LZ1AQ wideband receiving loops. Both perform really well for MW and SWL.

Making It Up
VE6EYOct 19, 2024

My Wellbrook Loop Antenna

http://play.fallows.ca/wp/radio/shortwave-radio/my-wellbrook-loop-antenna/

#antennas #magloop

My Wellbrook Loop Antenna - Making It Up

My Wellbrook Loop is up and running about 25 feet from my house. Works great, pleasant surprise for a used unit.

Making It Up
VE6EYJan 20, 2024

My SDR Receiver Update

https://play.fallows.ca/wp/radio/software-defined-radio/my-sdr-receiver-update/

#hamr #hamradio #SDR #SWL

My SDR Receiver Update - Making It Up

  Well, it’s been a month since my last post. So, I should provide my SDR receiver update, complete with video. Since mid-December, I have continued to flesh out my SDR project to control dual channel radios and record two channels of baseband for later diversity processing. Good news. My basic architecture is sound and …

Making It Up
VE6EYSep 30, 2023

Developing My New SDR Diversity Recorder

http://play.fallows.ca/wp/radio/software-defined-radio/developing-my-new-sdr-diversity-recorder/

#diversity #hamr #hamradio #SDR #SWL

Developing My New SDR Diversity Recorder - Making It Up

Today, I started to code my new SDR diversity recorder and receiver. This is something I have wanted for a long time.

Making It Up