NG3K-ADXO - Oct 22-Nov 1, 2010 -- Sable I -- CY0 -- QSL: N0TG -- Source: N0TG (Feb 15, 2010) -- By WA4DAN AA4VK N0TG AI5P as TBD; OQRS to be available

NG3K-ADXO - Nov 19-Dec 5, 2010 -- Kermadec I -- ZL8X -- QSL: OQRS -- Source: MM0NDX (Feb 15, 2010) -- By DJ5IW DJ7EO DJ9RR DK1II DL1MGB DL3DXX DL5CW DL5LYM DL5XL DL6FBL DL8OH DL8LAS SP5XVY; 160-10m; CW SSB RTTY; 7 QRO stns; online QSL request system

NG3K-ADXO - Mar 30-Apr 2, 2011 -- Mariana Is -- KH0 -- QSL: Home Call Direct -- Source: WE8A (May 22, 2010) -- By WE8A as WE8A/KH0, K8RLY likewise; 80-6m; SSB CW on WARC, CW on non-WARC bands; K8RLY will use SSB + AM (on request) only

NG3K-ADXO - Jul 22-Aug 2, 2010 -- Alaska -- KL7RRC -- QSL: See Info -- Source: 425DXN (Feb 20, 2010) -- By RV3ACA N6PYN N3QQ UA9OBA fm Chirikof I (NA-235); Russia + Europe QSL via UA9OBA, others via N7RO

NG3K-ADXO - Oct 21-Nov 3, 2010 -- Botswana -- A25 -- QSL: Home Call -- Source: IK1MDF (May 28, 2010) -- By I0ZY as A25ZY, IK1MDF IZ5MMB K5LBU K5ZOL KD5TAN W5SL using A25DF A25MB A25CF A25BI A25AN A25SL; 160-6m; 3 stations w/ amps; yagi + verticals

NG3K-ADXO - Aug 10-17, 2010 -- Cambodia -- XU7ATM -- QSL: LotW -- Source: OPDX (May 24, 2010) -- By F8ATM fm Sihanoukville; HF; SSB RTTY; QSL also OK via F8ATM, Buro or direct (w/ SAE + IRC or 2 USDs)

NG3K-ADXO - Jul 9-25, 2010 -- Bahamas -- C6 -- QSL: Home Call -- Source: VA3RJ (May 20, 2010) -- By NA6M as C6AMS, also N5BW (C6AMR), K2CK (C6ASH), K5AB (C6AAB) W5ETY (C6ATY) fm Eleuthera I (NA-001, FL15)

NG3K-ADXO - Jan 6-24, 2011 -- Spratly Is -- DX0DX -- QSL: N2OO -- Source: VK3FY (May 3, 2010) -- By VK3FY + team fm Pag-asa I; call sign tentative

NG3K-ADXO - Oct 20-30, 2010 -- Greenland -- OX -- QSL: TBA -- Source: DL2VFR (May 16, 2010) -- By DF9TM as OX/DF9TM; DL2SWW DL1RTL DL2VFR likewise, fm Tasiilaq Ammasallik (NA-151, WFF OZFF-006); HF; CW SSB RTTY

NG3K-ADXO - Oct 26-Nov 2, 2010 -- St Pierre and Miquelon -- FP -- QSL: LotW -- Source: KV1J (May 7, 2010) -- By KV1J as FP/KV1J fm Miquelon I; 160-6m; SSB CW RTTY PSK31 + AO-51; QSL also OK via KV1J, Buro or direct

NG3K-ADXO - Oct 7-22, 2010 -- Temotu -- H40KJ -- QSL: SP5DRH -- Source: SP5DRH (Apr 25, 2010) -- By SP5DRH fm Pigeon I (OC-065), also SP3BQ using H40BQ (QSL via SP3BQ); focus on 160m; mainly CW, some RTTY

NG3K-ADXO - Jul 17-31, 2010 -- Seychelles -- S79BWW -- QSL: CT1BWW -- Source: CT1BWW (Apr 20, 2010) -- By CT1BWW fm Mahe (AF-024, LI75sf), also EA2RC using S79SAL (QSL via EA2RC); 80-6m; CW SSB, perhaps RTTY; QSL OK via Buro or direct

NG3K-ADXO - Jan 27-Feb 8, 2011 -- So Orkney Is -- VP8o -- QSL: VE3XN Direct -- Source: MM0NDX (Apr 12, 2010) -- By K9ZO ND2T 9V1YC K0IR N1DG W3WL N6MZ I8NHJ N4GRN WB9Z W7EW VE3EJ as TBD; 160-10m; SSB CW RTTY; Buro cards may be requested on Web page

NG3K-ADXO - Nov 1-15, 2010 -- Vanuatu -- YJ0HA -- QSL: LotW -- Source: HA0HW (May 2, 2010) -- By HA5UK HA5AO fm Efate I (OC-035); 160-10m; CW SSB RTTY PSK SSTV; QSL also OK via HA5UK, Buro or direct

AA6E - My first-ever product review for QST is coming in the September, 2010, issue.  This is for the Quicksilver QS1R Software Defined Radio.  ARRL members may find it here. [pdf]

AA6E - My first-ever product review for QST is coming in the September, 2010, issue.  This is for the Quicksilver QS1R Software Defined Radio.  ARRL members may find it here. [pdf]

KE9V -

Cornbread Road is a different kind of ham radio podcast. It’s an audio experiment, an episodic mystery in thirteen parts being released between the Solstice and the Equinox in 2010.

Deep in the Heartland a small group of ham radio enthusiasts enjoy an idyllic existence of wide open spaces, no antenna restrictions, low-noise levels, simple living, and good fellowship. But things aren’t exactly what they seem on Cornbread Road…

The first four episodes are available for download right now, come and get ‘em but do listen in order.

I’ve taken a brief and planned pause in the release schedule that seems to have raised a few concerns among members of the CRTS but not to worry, episodes five and six are being released this week. All is well on Cornbread Road – at least as well as it ever gets there.

It’s getting to be a load of listening so if you haven’t yet jumped on the bandwagon you need to get jumping soon or be left behind!

KE9V - Cornbread Road is a different kind of ham radio podcast. It’s an audio experiment, an episodic mystery in thirteen parts being released between the Solstice and the Equinox in 2010. Deep in the Heartland a small group of ham radio enthusiasts enjoy an idyllic existence of wide open spaces, no antenna restrictions, low-noise levels, simple living, and good fellowship. But things aren’t exactly what they seem on Cornbread Road… The first four episodes are available for download right now, come and get ‘em but do listen in order. I’ve taken a brief and planned pause in the release schedule that seems to have raised a few concerns among members of the CRTS but not to worry, episodes five and six are being released this week. All is well on Cornbread Road – at least as well as it ever gets there. It’s getting to be a load of listening so if you haven’t yet jumped on the bandwagon you need to get jumping soon or be left behind!

KA3DRR -
The whims of Cycle 24 presents a challenge for my low power, low profile station. Likewise, the difference between a vertical antenna and a horizontal wire antenna, is most notable during the summer from my location. The difference is becoming evident in terms of logged contacts during an event between summer and winter.

Polarization?
My production slopes toward the negative or dwells at the bottom in the summer. Winter conditions are favorable for my vertical antenna system and its low take-off angle. Additionally, I recently read W1ZR's article on Antenna Polarization -- What Does it Mean and When is it Important?

I'm curious if my vertically polarized signal takes a beating during the summer? I had a dickens of a time during the IARU HF World Championship against horizontal antenna systems. I logged a stunning 7 contacts in 5 hours of operation on the high bands. Perhaps, my doublet is better at focusing radio frequency energy, during the summer when it is really critical given conditions?

Shackadelic Update.
I thought again about a QSL card and Fred, KI6QDH inspired my approach given time budget and resources. Likewise, neither Global QSL or Cheap QSL, are sponsoring my recommendation. However, I chose Global QSL as my bureau manager for DX contacts and Cheap QSL for their thrifty price per unit (10 cents per card) for 100 cards.

Why our stateside bureau(s) are not moving into the space of domestic QSLing is something to think about given today's austerity. The cost of confirming a domestic contact would fall dramatically when factoring bulk mailings.

I would gladly trade a little more patience for the price of one pound bulk mail. Would staff at the bureau(s) be willing to help out in driving down cost?

TS850S.
I have a few payments left and the shack relaxation zone will sport a used Kenwood TS850S in the near future. My FT100 will move into a pelican case for portable operations especially for 6m during the summer.

73 from the shack relaxation zone.

KA3DRR - The whims of Cycle 24 presents a challenge for my low power, low profile station. Likewise, the difference between a vertical antenna and a horizontal wire antenna, is most notable during the summer from my location. The difference is becoming evident in terms of logged contacts during an event between summer and winter. Polarization? My production slopes toward the negative or dwells at the bottom in the summer. Winter conditions are favorable for my vertical antenna system and its low take-off angle. Additionally, I recently read W1ZR's article on Antenna Polarization -- What Does it Mean and When is it Important? I'm curious if my vertically polarized signal takes a beating during the summer? I had a dickens of a time during the IARU HF World Championship against horizontal antenna systems. I logged a stunning 7 contacts in 5 hours of operation on the high bands. Perhaps, my doublet is better at focusing radio frequency energy, during the summer when it is really critical given conditions? Shackadelic Update. I thought again about a QSL card and Fred, KI6QDH inspired my approach given time budget and resources. Likewise, neither Global QSL or Cheap QSL, are sponsoring my recommendation. However, I chose Global QSL as my bureau manager for DX contacts and Cheap QSL for their thrifty price per unit (10 cents per card) for 100 cards. Why our stateside bureau(s) are not moving into the space of domestic QSLing is something to think about given today's austerity. The cost of confirming a domestic contact would fall dramatically when factoring bulk mailings. I would gladly trade a little more patience for the price of one pound bulk mail. Would staff at the bureau(s) be willing to help out in driving down cost? TS850S. I have a few payments left and the shack relaxation zone will sport a used Kenwood TS850S in the near future. My FT100 will move into a pelican case for portable operations especially for 6m during the summer. 73 from the shack relaxation zone.