ARRL
The return of the Old Man …
Oct. 15, 2024 Its been rougly six months since my last visit here, I figure its high time I return. I pretty much took a summer hiatus from ham radio and selling keys on eBay. […]
stupid crap
Ever tried to tell a nun she’s wrong???
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 I’ve probably lost some points with my XYL today. The religious order whose infirmary she works was apparently sold a bill of goods — er, an emergency VHF/UHF Go Kit — […]
ebay
Another eBay debacle, but its my fault this time …. ugh!
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 I received a small package in the mail today. I snagged another MFJ-815 SWR/PWR HF meter. Its an older unit, and I have used one in my shack for probably 15 […]
bugs
Bad eBay experience Vol. II …
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 This wasn’t a real surprise, but today I dove into the MFJ-986 Differential T antenna tuner I purchased in late January. The seller said the unit had “gotten wet” but still […]
bugs
Why can’t eBay sellers tell the truth???
Yes, I’m an eBay seller myself, though I try to make sure I tell the truth in my listings. If I don’t know if something works, I’ll admit it. Last night I replaced the feedline […]
bugs
Priority Mail is stacking up …
Friday, March 29, 2024 I’ve been spending as much time as I can creating new eBay listings and boxing up the items I’m trying to sell. I’ve got a couple dozen items listed now, most […]
ebay
Jumping thru the VFO/eBay hoops ….
I’ve been adding to my eBay listings of late, with a few sales here and there. Onn item that’s attracted attention but only low-ball offers of a rather rate Harvey Wells VFO that matches the […]
bugs
Farewell, Skanky Bug
March 9, 2024 For the last couple of days I’ve been adding more code keys to my eBay listings, including one that’s been a favorite of mine — in an ugly duckling sort of fashion. […]
bugs
First CW rag chew in ages …
Feb. 28, 2024 I have been operating nearly 100 percent CW on 80 meters in recenet years, and most of that has been checking in on the Georgia traffic net I take part in. Last […]
bugs
RS-998 still a winner (even with possible RF issue) …
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024 I’m still having a ball with my RS-998 SDR transceiver. However, since it doesn’t come with a manual, digging into its features is often a “press this button and see what […]