by Cees (PA1CA) | Apr 26, 2023 | HAM Blog
For some years, I have been using an interesting and popular type of antenna: end-fed antennas. These antennas are simple yet incredibly versatile, making them a favorite among amateurs and seasoned operators alike. As you can see in my antenna page on this site;...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Apr 16, 2023 | HAM Blog, Technology
Something that has always captivated the attention of radio amateurs worldwide is radio propagation in the current solar cycle. Solar cycles have a direct impact on radio propagation, so let’s delve deeper into how the current solar cycle is affecting our hobby...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Feb 11, 2021 | Contesting, HAM Blog, ham radio apps
Lately I haven’t been doing a lot of HAM things. Corona and work have been keeping me busy! My work is making mobile apps and I did work on some HAM apps I made. I made total new versions of them and will be putting them in the app stores in the coming days /...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Sep 19, 2020 | HAM Blog
I got a new website design! After not changing much of my website, for about 8 years, I decided to do a major makeover of my site. So here it is! Out of nostalgia I put a picture of my oldsite below. Comment if you like the new site! ...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Jan 5, 2020 | HAM Blog
This one is pretty appropriate at the moment, I’m sorry to say! 🙁
by Cees (PA1CA) | Jan 4, 2020 | HAM Blog
After being away for a while I am looking forward to posting again more stuff about HAM radio! Although I didn’t post much I still did a lot of things with the HAM radio hobby. Because I was also busy with family, work and life in general posting about it...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Nov 13, 2016 | Digital, HAM Blog
If you have been into HAM Radio for a bit longer time, you might remember this; “73 Magazine”. It was a United States-based amateur radio magazine that was published from 1960 to 2003. The magazine was known for its deep technical articles and for the lengthy...
by Cees (PA1CA) | May 13, 2016 | app store, DXCluster, ham radio apps, Technology
I put a new version of my app; Mircules HAM DX Cluster for Android, in the Google play store! After a lot of testing I finally put this version live. This is the first version that has Bluetooth CAT support for the popular Yaesu FT-8×7 radios! What’s New ?...
by Cees (PA1CA) | Jan 18, 2016 | HAM Blog
After searching the smallest VHF/UHF transceiver with still enough power I found one that looks great and has the right specifications. It’s a dual band (2m / 70cm band) transceiver, 25 watt maximum power and VERY small. The model is the QYT KT-8900 from China....
