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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Recently installed a Yaesu FT-710 at my cottage station. I’ve been very pleased with this #AmateurRadio transceiver.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

W8JJ 1D Michigan ARRL Field Day summary: 432 CW contacts, 39 SSB, 49 states (No Alaska), 14 hours operating using 100 Watts and wire.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I have no experience beyond 10-160m operations. So, I don’t have an informed response to your question.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Too many advantages to mentions. CW contesting performance, ESSB audio is amazing, user support community, RX audio tone is warm, KPOD accessory for custom macros, build quality, intuitive user interface, remote operation, regular software updates and more.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

An evening with my #AmateurRadio friends on 3.850 MHz is about to start.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

The Hermes-Lite 2 #AmateurRadio project continues at W8JJ. It’s an incredible radio and Thetis SDR software leads the way. I’ve fully integrated a linear amplifier, PureSignal adaptive predisposition, ESSB, the OE3IDE software to integrate metering data from a LP100A and more. Join the fun!

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

holycluster.iarc.org This remains my favorite app of its kind. Best visual representation of DX spots and propagation paths that I’ve found. Enjoy!

holycluster.iarc.org

Holy Cluster

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Issued 2025 Feb 15 0910 UTC Flux: 179 A-Index:27. K-Index:3 Actv: SW:minor GM:G1 Fcst: SW:minor GM:G1

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Greatest hobby in the world. I’ve been at it for 31 years and counting.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I’m just a ham with a whiteboard doodling about an #AmateurRadio antenna switching solution for two radios, two amplifiers, two tuners, one wireless antenna switch and multiple antennas.

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Kurtis - K1CKM Radio @kurtis-goad.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Road Trippin' with my ID-5100. If you're between southern VA and Mississippi hop on your repeaters today. #hamradio #amateurradio

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Jim "Ham on a Bike" @n4jaw.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It is Friday. Time for another #K1USN SST (Slow Speed Contest) from 20:00 - 21:00 UTC today. Great way to sharpening your #CW #MorseCode skills #AmateurRadio #hamradio #StraightKey #TelegraphKey

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It just happened to work out that way. I recently added a KPA1500 amplifier to shack. So, the KPA500 and KAT500 are available for a new deployment supporting the Hermes Lite 2.

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TheOperator @hb9vqq.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

10m Band DX Propagation - 2022 to now #hamradio

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

W8JJ #AmateurRadio SDR Hermes-Lite 2, LP-100A, KXPA100 Amp, KAT500 ATU, KPA500 Amp running Thetis.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Issued 2025 Jan 22 1505 UTC Flux: 225 A-Index:10. K-Index:2 Actv: SW:minor Fcst: SW:minor

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Listening to the #HermesLite SDR #AmateurRadio for the first time after assembly and Thetis software configuration.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

miken2mdx.weebly.com/hl2-store.html Check this out Hermes Lite 2 #AmateurRadio accessory.

miken2mdx.weebly.com

HL2 Store

N2MDX

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Great fun assembling the #HermesLite2 SDR #AmateurRadio today. Next is the Thetis software install and ESSB audio setup.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

My #HermesLite2 parts arrived today. Let the #SDR fun begin!

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Issued 2025 Jan 17 1505 UTC Flux: 208 A-Index:14. K-Index:3 Actv: SW:moderate Fcst: SW:moderate

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K1DDN @k1ddn.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Ham Nation Episode #590 is ready for viewing. HamCation award winners announced! Plus, Quartzfest starting this weekend! #hamradio www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7l9... Hosts: Gordon West WB6NOA @ae5dw.bsky.social @hoshnasi.bsky.social

youtube.com

Ham Nation: HamCation Is Upon Us! What Is New?

YouTube video by Ham Radio Crash Course

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Lloyd Colston, KC5FM @kc5fm.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

An AUXCOMM class will be conducted in Orlando, Florida, February 3-5, 2025, prior to the Orlando HamCation®. #Hamcation #hamradio #AUXCOMMUSA buff.ly/3BX9p7K

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Two Communications @twocommunications.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

A Jesuit Ham Radio Operator in Nepal, circa 1982.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I’d also appreciate a follow Mike. My site is 100% #AmateurRadio 73 OM and I’ll catch you in the parks.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I’m confident that you join the ranks of the greatest hobby in the world very soon.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Propagation Issued 2025 Jan 15 2105 UTC Flux: 174 A-Index:16. K-Index:2 Actv: No space wx storms observed. Fcst: No space wx storms expected.

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Ron G4LMN @g4lmn.uk · 15/01/2025

I should stop posting about Morsel. I think it looks I'm bragging about my CW prowess, when in reality I am not that competent. I must find a better way to promote the mode. #cw #hamradio Having said that: I copied today's #Morsle at 40 WPM! morsle.fun

morsle.fun

Morsle - the daily Morse code challenge

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Issued 2025 Jan 14 0935 UTC Flux: 160 A-Index:11. K-Index:2 Actv: No space wx storms observed. Fcst: No space wx storms expected.

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jstaph.bsky.social @jstaph.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

APRS isn't dead; it's every bit as nerdy as it's always been. Have a look! #internet-observatorium aprs.fi

aprs.fi

aprs.fi – live APRS map

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Skip Arey N2EI @skipn2ei.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

@hamradioworld.bsky.social I did a POTA Op from the day use parking area in Washington Crossing State Park. (US-1634). It put me at the tow path of the Delaware and Raritan Canal (US-1613) and next to the Lower Delaware River (US-0684) Which abuts the other two parks at that location. HAT TRICK!

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F5UII - Christian @f5uii.net · 12/01/2025

🌎#HamDXMap Release #6 Discover the exciting new features we've rolled out! - VOACAP 24-h predictions - Realtime weather over the world - Current DXpeditions listing (timeline) And some other improvements #DX #hamradio #NewFeatures ▶️

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🌎 HamDXMap — Maximize your range !

Map for amateur radio uses (HamRadio) : In the shape of a terrestrial world globe, the MUF and Aurora Borealis layer. This gives the distances and directions of antennas between amateur radio…

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Gary, I received the same message and was able to resolve it by clicking enable TPM 2.0 in the BIOS menu. If your motherboard supports this feature, you may extend the service if your PC. But, dumping Windows for Linux is a fun thought as well.

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Timothy Eklin, PhD @w8jj.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Congratulations Dave. Your new radio adventures are endless.

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