Fixed an old Hallicrafter SR-400A

 I've got a SR-400A to restore. It was some work to replace the old cap's and install a relay in the power supply. Purpose with the relay is to take away the current in the ON/OFF switch on the radio. The radio only has to handle the relay current. The radio work just fine. Had some issues with some old tubes. But all was solved. I will show some pictures now.

For my struggel on 6 m to achive a DXCC is showing some progress. So far I have managed to get 11 new ones. TT8SN and PJ4MM to mention a few. And all so far is LoTW users. Still missing IS0 that I worked a few days ago. Slow upload to LoTW??!!

WX in this part of Sweden has been hot. But at the moment we have light rain and temp is 14 C (57 F).

CUL

An accessorie for my FTdx101MP

 GM to you all.

I managed to get hold of a FH-2 Remote pad for my FTdx101MP. Might be usefull during same contests. I also got the book "radio today, guide to the FTdx101MP/D". Nice! It is not a manual. It is some usefull hints and kicks. And also some usefull tips on how to get the most out of the 101.

Worked RI1PB sitting on EU-086. A new one for me. Question is how to get QSL! Hope the conflict/war with Ukraine will end soon!

We have got some setback in the wether. I've got 1,5 dm of the fluff yesterday. And today and tomorrow we will get more fluff. So I have to keep the stud tires on my car a bit longer.

New toy in the schack!

 Well! I have a new toy in my schack. And so far I'm pleased with the performance. And it looks just fine. OK! it is expensive but you only live once! And I can afford it. So it is a late X-Mas present to me from me!!! 

I have just configured my micro KEYER II to the rig. And it was a "plug and play" efford. Only had to adjust the baud rate and all was OK. I had my old FT-1000MP connected to the KEYER.  Reason for to stick with the KEYER was connection to my old lap top and interface with DX4WIN. Had some problems to install the Yaesu Virtual Ports. But no problem with the KEYER and it's use with virtual ports.

Old Rig's retired!

 Hello to every one. I have retired two of my old trusty rig's. It is the FT-1000MP MK V Field and TS-950SDX. I have had them out for sale. But so far no responce. Wonder why!? I guess they are to complicated and new hams want smaller SDR's??!!

I'm still chasing DX and IOTA. Not much new out there. But it is fun to just lsn on mainly 160/80 m.

Here are some pictures of the retired equipment.

So if anyone is interested PLS give me a call.

Wonder times are not gone yet!

 BTW long time since I'v been here. But this morning I was wery supriced. I have been chasing TO6S for missing band slots. 80 and 17 was easy. But I still missed 160. And this morning was the first time they where QRV on 160. So I listen for them on my K9AY. And they where week. And big pile. Called twice and he come back to me!!! I have to get out and by a lottery ticket!!! Well my vertical TX antenna works! What more can I say.

So here it is in full glory in sun rise.

CUL