At decathlon I found this ground stake for fishing rods. Since I’m using a fishing rod from decathlon as an antenna mast this stake suits my needs. Just hammer it in the ground and off you go.
Ground stake for antenna, big in his smallness
Super easy coathanger dipole antenna for 2 and 70
Is it possible? A super easy antenna made of a coathanger?
After seeing some videos on duo band antennas I thought it could be possible to make a dual band antenna for 2 and 70 from 2 coathangers and a banana to BNC connector from Alie. The coathanger has been used before in designs. Haven’t seen the connector being used in a 2/70 design though
So I went to a local dry cleaners and got me two coathangers. Bent both of them more or less straight and stripped of some of the plastic (20 cm will do) to enable to pass through the holes in the connector. Then bent the long leg of approx. 50 cm to one side and the other of approx. 20 cm to the other side.
Later on use an antenna analyzer to clip the lengths (both sides equal) to length.
Good luck!
Spain again authorizes foreign novice licensees transmissions
Spain again authorizes foreign novice licensees transmissions
Spain had been authorizing foreign radio amateurs, regardless of their license class, to use their equipment in the country for a period of 90 days a year, upon prior authorization, until 2023, when the Administration changed the criteria for interpreting the rule and denied all new applications.
The EURAO member association in Spain, FEDI-EA, has been insisting all this time to the Administration to revert this interpretation to the one it had previously made, finally achieving that goal.
This type of temporary authorization is free of charge. Those interested must provide the address of residence during their stay in Spain and the start and end dates, as well as a copy of the ham licence and the passport. It is recommended to submit the application well in advance of the trip (at least six weeks).
The same also applies to those radio amateurs with a full licence from countries that have not adopted the CEPT Recommendation T/R 61-01.
If you need help with the process, you can become a member of FEDI-EA 
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Paddle melted by the sun
The sun was shining bright today. So bright that the caravan was like an oven. My Chinese paddle could not withstand the heat.
Ameland on the air. Campsite QRV
Today I finally managed to put up my mini end fed antenna for 40, 20 and 10 meters. First QSO still to be made. Waiting for the bands to get back alive after a weekend full of Aurora.
Ameland on the air
This is my current antenna setup. An end fed half wave. Feedpoint at about 3,6 meter sloping up to 5 meters in the open field. Happy ham.
Cloudlog Aurora
Peter 2M0SQL has released Cloudlog Aurora being the misssing link between several desktop applications and Cloudlog. Because of that there is no need anymore for Log2.
Log2 will be removed from this site.
Travel case for Rigexpert Stick 230
Something that really was bothering me was the fact that the Rigexpert Stick 230 was not protected while traveling to a POTA spot. I came across this protective case for an electric toothbrush at Alie Express. The Rigexpert Stick fits nicely in the hard shell case. There is even room for some small connectors or cable.
CQWW SSB 2022 And the winner is…..!!
This old man did it. Well for The Netherlands that is. And as only QRP operator on 40 meter from The Netherlands. That’s the way to become #1 for your country in the CQWW contest.. Let’s play the national anthem for this. And additional #19 in Europe… Great achievement….. 😉
Perfect POTA Pole
Perfect POTA Pole
Did I really find the Perfect POTA Pole? I already have this 7 meter long fishing pole which I tend to use when going out for POTA or WWFF activations. Collapsed for transport this pole is 114 cm. At the same company where I bought this one they also have a 6 meter travel pole with a transport length of 56 cm. I really like the decreased transport length since I will be using this pole when travelling either by bike or foot. It can easily be attached to my backpack. Check the pole out here.
The tip of the pole
Did I mention the orange tip? Not yet so it seems. The orange tip on top of the pole has a sliding tube where you easily can attach your antenna wire and securing it just by sliding it back to the top. Might come in very handy.
Guying the pole
And you know what’s best? My guying set (see my previous post) fits like a glove to this one as well. Happy HAM.