Jun 20

Heathkit radio

For Laurie’s birthday I got her a Heathkit 401/301 combo with the station console. She’s very much into vintage anything and the Heathkit just happens to come in her favorite color. It’s pretty rock solid on the air and just in testing I’ve gotten decent signal reports with great audio reports. Can’t argue with that. I also was quickly reminded of the scent tubes and old electronics put out. A well welcomed attribute to the shack.

heathkit1

Apr 04

Wind Cam!

To see how a Cushcraft MA5B windloads, watch the camera image to the left of this post. It’s a live feed from my roof. Weather.com is reporting 19 MPH winds with gusts to 33 MPH. Let me know if any parts fall off. Enjoy!

–jeff
KB3ELT

Apr 03

Updated shack photos

I’ve been so busy working on antennas and posting that info here, that I neglated to make any updates regarding the inside..

The one and only operator position. So far...

The one and only operator position. So far...

Alpha-Delta antenna switch. Switches between the MA5B and the 6-BTV. Channel Master rotor controller for the MA5B. MFJ SWR / Wattmeter. Rigblaster Pro sound card interface.

Alpha-Delta antenna switch. Switches between the MA5B and the 6-BTV. Channel Master rotor controller for the MA5B. MFJ SWR / Wattmeter. Rigblaster Pro sound card interface.