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Eleven years ago, I wrote my first blog post about prostate cancer. I compared treatment options to a bunch of exterminators showing up to deal with a cockroach on your kitchen table. I chose the guy with the 12-gauge shotgun — IMRT radiation — and for a while, it worked. Then in 2022, a new cockroach moved in — this one took up residence in my throat. That little pest cost …
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Here's a straightforward, no-nonsense guide on setting up WSJT-X with GridTracker and logging through MacLoggerDX. I'm putting this together for my own reference, as it often takes me longer than I'd like to recall the steps, especially since I don't frequently engage in FT8 or other digital modes. I'll be using a Yaesu FT-991A radio and a 2019 MacBook PRO running macOS Sequoia …
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In amateur radio, a QSO is a contact or conversation between two or more amateur radio operators over the airwaves. It involves the exchange of information such as call signs, signal reports, and other relevant details during the communication. Recent QSO Log Welcome to my amateur radio QSO log! Here, you’ll find my most recent 15 to 30 contacts from my amateur radio …
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I use an Impact backlight stand base along with an Impact long double stud. The antenna is secured with a mirror mount base with a connector. It’s a pretty straightforward setup. One crucial step I took, as shown in the pictures, was ensuring that the base had good contact continuity all the way to the ground. I took it apart, sanded off the paint, and achieved a solid …
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