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9M6YBG pitstop at Seremban for Eyeball.
2008-06-06 05:12:00
Wednesday 4th June, was a surprise visit by 9M6YBG - Mr. YBGO from Sabah. He make a pitstop in Seremban while on the way to Johor after spending some time with family at Genting Highland.Well when you meet highly respect DX chaser, you will learn something from them. One is crazy with 6M and regards 10M as past time and the other one crazy in QRP, digital mode, satellite and homebrew as past time. Both are CW operators! and We spend the 2 hours dinner and where I listen to their wonderful experience.9M6YBG well known in Sabah for his Homebrew Spider Beam and also well known person in 9M2 land.He skill in QRP mode made him a special person in 9M land.It was good eyeball at Jusco Seremban 2 together with his family. Pictures with his two lovely daughterHe will be operating temporary at Kluang, Johor with below setup His 20feet tall buddiepole His portable equipment Have fun at 9M2 land.See you again.
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LED Resistor Calculator
2008-05-30 07:28:00
As usual browsing a interesting site, it will lead to another interesting site and that site will lead to more interesting site.And this what I found from one site to other and to the other site.Led resistor calculator.To build a project that involve LED, you know that directly input certain voltage will degrade the life span or even burn the LED.Now this site, offer a calculation of what is the resistor limitor before the LED is being supply current.Click HEREEnjoy!73!
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QSL Card - E20WXA
2008-05-29 14:39:00
Another 10M QSL Card received. This time from neighbouring country - ThailandMr. Wuttichai or known as Mr. Chai - E20WXA.Thanks for the QSL Card.Hope to hear from you at 10M or 6M band.73!

QSL Card - DV1JM
2008-05-22 15:29:00
This QSL card from Philippines, sender is DV1JM by the name of Jun.Thank you very much,Catch you again in 10M band73!
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9W2CBL new QSL Card
2008-05-22 02:32:00
I have order my new qsl card thru qslprinter.com.Theme of my new qsl card is about Collection of Negeri Sembilan and Malaysia stamp. Some of old stamp included. The back cover design by the website. Original design with China map as background. Response of getting the China map out is appreciated. Adding of Marts logo also done by them. My email address located bottom of TRX box was a request and they happily put it in. Similar with Grid locator, CQ and ITU Zone was automatically put up by them.Price is reasonable at qslprinter compare to my local printer here.I'm Looking forward to see the quality of the printout.Go to this site www.qslprinter.com for more details.73!
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QSL Card - KG6DX
2008-05-21 14:01:00
Incoming QSL card that I being waiting for.This is my furthest signal able to go! all way to Guam Island.KG6DX - Joel! Many thanks for the WPX contact!73!
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QSL Card - JA4GXX
2008-05-15 15:26:00
QSL Card for 10M QSO happen on 29 March 2008 - WPX Context.Many thanks for the nice QSL Card.73!

9M2JKL Visit with Special Guest
2008-05-06 17:43:00
1st May - Labour Day, I have opportunity to take my time off to visit 9M2JKL again. This time is not another normal visit and gathering.This visit will be special visit for me and also two Japanese Amateur Radio Operator. 9M2WZI Arai-san is holiday in Malaysia, stopping by JKL for a reunion and one new Japanese Amateur Radio operator JH8PHT also drop by to visit club house.Good to see WZI here again in Malaysia and nice to meet JH8PHT Mr. TakasakiHere is the picture from camera of 9M2WZIGroup photoSit L-R: 9M2BZ, 9M2WZI, JH8PHT, 9M2ACStand L-R: 9W2CBL, 9M2IDJ, 9M2/JH6TOUDemonstration with guidance from expert looking at meExpert show how to operate properly.Anyway 1 stone kill two bird trip. 1st meet new people and the JKL gang again. 2nd learn on 21mhz operation and antenna + CW contact operationSee you all again either in 9M2 or JA land!73!
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AO-51 Schedule for Month of May
2008-05-02 16:59:00
This is the schedule publish by AO-51 Operation Team for month of May AO-51 OperationMay 2008 AO-51 Schedule May 1 to May 31,subject to modificationMay 1 - May 4FM Repeater, V/UUplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL ToneDownlink: 435.300 MHz FM9k6 Digital L/U BBS and TelemetryUplink: 1268.700 MHz FMDownlink: 435.150 MHz FMMay 5 - May 7FM Repeater, L/SUplink: 1268.700 MHz FM, NO PL ToneDownlink: 2401.200 MHz FMMay 8 - May 11FM Repeater, V/SUplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL ToneDownlink: 2401.200 MHz FMMay 12 - May 25FM Repeater, V/UUplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL ToneDownlink: 435.300 MHz FM9k6 Digital L/U BBS and TelemetryUplink: 1268.700 MHz FMDownlink: 435.150 MHz FMMay 26 - May 31FM Repeater, V/UUplink: 145.920 MHz FM, NO PL ToneDownlink: 435.300 MHz FMFM Repeater, V/UUplink: 145.880 MHz FM, NO PL ToneDownlink: 435.150 MHz FM73, Drew KO4MAAMSAT-NA VP OpsFor more details visit AMSAT
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Malaysia Class B holder favourite band Survey - Closed
2008-05-01 12:55:00
The survey conducted HERE for my own interested. Conducted from early of April till end of April and is officially closed.And the result is obviously according to what my mind all the while thinking about Malaysia Class B licence holder.2Meter is still favourable band to work with.10M is almost on par with 2M, I have seen and worked with them on 10M. Few of Class B licence holder are exploring 10Meter together with me. I seen more of Class B - 9W2 callsign appear more in DX cluster than before.6M band is the 3rd favourite band. I would love to know who vote this band as your favourite band do email to me, I would like to know your setup. We can work on this band.70cm band is the last favourite band to work with - I believe this is more on Satellite communication. Or don't know about what is 70cm is -well is 430Mhz.Final ResultTotal vote casted: 22 Votes1. 2M - 55%2. 10M - 27%3. 6M - 14%4. 70cm - 5%Stay tune for my another survey.73!
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Month of May Survey - What your power usage?
2008-05-01 12:54:00
This month the survey I would like to conducted is What is your output power usage when operating HF?I have found another innovative way to have the poll stick to my side bar. Thanks to Nuffnang for providing this service.This way you don't have to roll down the screen to search where is the poll. This is more convenient for my readers.This survey will end month of May.Go ahead and vote. Any comment do drop at comment area.Many thanks for the support.Again this survey is for my own interest.73!
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Sunspot seeker
2008-05-01 03:19:00
I no more blog about the condition of Spot on the sun and others solar activities. This info available to view on the spot without click further. I have placed it on my side bar top section of my blog.I place it there for my easy view once I open my blog.If you want it in your blog, you can obtain the code from HEREThese are few site that I'm also a frequent visitor to them1. NICT - Space Weather Information Center - Japan2. SOHO - Solar and Heliospheric Observatory3. NW7US HFRadio Org - Propagation Resource Center73!
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Power Supply Arrived - Alinco DM-330MV
2008-04-30 17:50:00
I posted here about new purchase power supply and is finally arrive my hand today. This power supply came from the Land of Rising Sun. Above small picture has being unviel with big box handed over to me by 9M2WZI Arai-san. Alinco DM-330MVNicely packaging of Power supply and manual. The manual come with Japanese and English version, no problem to those ain't know about Japanese Langauges just like me. Closer view of front panelThe front panel has multiply output power. A cigarette plug with 10A max. 2 snap in output terminal with 5A max each. Switchable of Voltage or Ampere indication on the meter. This unit come with noise offset to eliminate the pulse noise of the switching circuit.Closer look at the back 32A output connectorNothing much at the back panel.Small and portable to bring anyway. However Japan uses 120V and the power socket can be use in land with 220V and has to be use adapter.If you purchase this model DM-330MV, it will automatically set it to run under 120V, those w...
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QSL Card - JF2AIA/4
2008-04-30 16:26:00
QSL Card receive today. This is regards to WPX contact establish on 29th March 2008.JF2AIA - Akitaka "BUB" Kimura, portable at JA4 area made a contact with me.Hope to hear from you again at 10M band73!

QSL Card - JO3DDD
2008-04-30 11:37:00
Another QSL Card receive. This one from JO3DDD - Mr. Masaru Tanaka.73!

Japan Amateur Radio start to enjoy 75/80 Meters
2008-04-29 13:07:00
Japanese Amateur Bandplan have been amended, giving amateurs in Japan more privileges in 75/80 meter band. Now they will have additional frequencies meters: 3.599-3.612 MHz, 3.680 to 3.687 MHz, 3.702-3.716 MHz, 3.745-3.747 MHz and 3.754-3.770 MHz.Here is what I notice in the bandplan by JARL• 3500-3520 kHz (CW only)• 3520-3525 kHz (Digital Mode and CW)• 3525-3575 kHz (CW and Phone)• 3599-3612 kHz (CW and Phone)• 3680-3687 kHz (CW and Phone)• 3702-3716 kHz (CW and Phone)• 3745-3770 kHz (CW and Phone)• 3791-3805 kHz (CW and Phone)73!
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9 Years old Tarik Morse Code Operator
2008-04-28 14:59:00
He is just 9 Years old. Tarik is His name, now if I translate to English language is Pull. When you speak of "Tarik" in Malay language directly "Pull" in English.Don't Joke about it, he "Pull" us with His Morse code skill. His Morse code sending has shown him that he is CW enthusiast and can operate at YU1AAV club station. This club station establish in Year 1978 in the land with many years of war - Serbia.Very impress. I found this clip at Youtube.73!
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10M Band 27/04/2008
2008-04-27 10:25:00
I'm back with temporary power supply and today is not good contact for me. Only manage to worked 1 station from BangkokWorkedE20WXA, Signal: 55, UTC: 07:40, Freq: 28.490Mhz, SSBLater in the evening I'm closing down my station, preparing to go out of my room.See you again!73!
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Learn Ham Radio with Hamband
2008-04-26 18:19:00
It would be very interesting to learn morse code, amateur radio through song and video and also about rebuild ham radio contest station while at the same time teaches the viewer.It's from a musical group called the Ham Band.Look at this videoCome and Join the Airwaves - Enjoy the country music!You can also visit their website here -- www.hamband.com
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QSL Card - JA4DHN
2008-04-23 12:36:00
QSL Card receive today. This QSL Card is for 10M CQWPX contest QSO happen on 29th March 2008 from Mr. Kenshin-san JA4DHNThanks for the response QSL Card. Look at the power his using - 1kw with 2EL HB9CV antenna.Hope QSO with you again in 10M band73!

I will be operating soon
2008-04-22 05:44:00
After much awaiting my good friend from far away has already acquired a suitable power supply to power my HF unit.He send me picture of the box of what would be when I will be receiving soon.I'm going to operate 10M, 6M, Satellite communication soon.73!
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QSL Card - VR2XLN
2008-04-18 14:26:00
QSL Card receive today. This QSL Card is for 10M QSO happen on 28th March 2008 from Mr. Clive Tang VR2XLNThanks for the response QSL Card. Hope QSO with you again in 10M band73!

No power to supply my HF unit
2008-04-18 14:25:00
Lately, if you follow up with my blog and every time you arrive my blog you will only read about my QSL card being received and posted time to time.Well, I have nothing to update my blog on my QSO and others activities concerning my amateur radio. The power supply that I have now that supply my HF equipment has let me down. Right now I only use my converted computer power supply with only 9A output to supply my 2M transceiver for only local monitoring and QSO.I will purchase new power supply to replace my current damage unit.While waiting for the power supply to arrive my hand which will take long time. I hope you all keep vigilant on my blog. Mean while you can help me do some analysis that I conducted over here What is your favourite band that you would like to work?To purhase any unit of amateur radio equipment be it transceiver or accessory such as antenna is very difficult in Malaysia. There are not many Amateur Radio dealer and price is not so competitive enough comparing wit...
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QSL Card - BL7IN
2008-04-14 13:51:00
QSL Card receive today. This QSL Card is for 10M QSO happen on 6th March 2008 from Mr. Ken BL7INThanks for the response QSL CardHope QSO with you again in 10M band73!

QSL Card - BG7MSN
2008-04-14 13:48:00
QSL Card receive today. This QSL Card is for 10M QSO happen on 18th February 2008 from Mr. Chen BG7MSNThanks for the response QSL CardHope QSO with you again in 10M band73!

QSL Card - JA5SRJ
2008-04-14 13:44:00
QSL Card receive today. This QSL Card is for 10M QSO happen on 28th March 2008 from Mr. Yoshi-san JA5SRJThanks for the response QSL CardHope QSO with you again in 10M band73!

Andy Hardy finds Amateur Radio
2008-04-14 13:32:00
Here is short clip 1939 movie title "Love find Andy Hardy ". Posted up by WD9T in CQtube.Andy Hardy starred by Mickey Rooney uses a local Ham Operator to send an urgent message to Canada. Clip or Video about amateur radio --> CQtube73!
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What is your favourite Band to work with?
2008-04-09 17:37:00
I would like to know, those who has Class B licence holder in Malaysia, What is your favourite band that you would like to work?This poll will run till end of this month - April 2008.Take the pollFree Poll by Blog FluxIf you have further comment do drop on the comment here.This poll is for my own analysis.Thanks for your support! 73!
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QSL Card - BG7IEU
2008-04-09 13:57:00
QSL Card receive today. This QSL Card is for 10M QSO happen on 4th March 2008 from Mr. RongJie BG7IEUNice QSL Card you have thereHope QSO with you again in 10M band73!

AllPinouts at Wiki
2008-04-08 15:57:00
One anonymous has left a new comment on one of my post "G4WPW - Microphone Connection pinout"And share a link in Wiki which offers many connections configuration of pinouts from Computer cable connection to TV connection, all sort of connection can be found there. But not on Amateur Radio pin out configuration. G4WPW still the most archive has to offer.Please share this pinout (and any other you may have) on AllPinouts archive (http://www.allpinouts.org).AllPinouts is created with the same MediaWiki software that was developed for the Wikipedia project and allows registered users to contribute and improve the website. All text is available under the GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) and may be distributed or linked accordingly.AllPinouts is a free content project that collects information about hardware interfaces of modern and obsolete hardware, including pinouts of ports, expansion slots, and other connectors of computers and different digital devices (i.e. Cellular Phones, G...