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License History
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First
licensed on January 30, 1979 as a Novice Class with the call sign KA4GNN Upgraded to Extra Class on October 13, 1984 and changed call sign to AA4FX |
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Radios:
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(Top Left) Kenwood TS-870s Samson M10 Dynamic Microphone (available at your local Target Store for about $22.00). Home brew jumper adaptor to Mic connector. (Top Center) Kenwood TS-930s
original owner for 25+ years (purchase date
05/31/1983). My 930 was reconditioned by KI4NR on June 13,
2005. Thanks to KI4NR my
TS-930s works as good as new!!! Microphone D-104 (no pre-amp) |
| Amp: | (Top
Right) Amp Supply LK500ZA
using AmpKeyer interface to rig |
| Current Antennas: | 80 meter loop fed with open wire
line to a 4 to 1 balun (Centaur
B41LW10-50) in shack with short jumper to a Palstar AT2K antenna tunner. TenTech model 229 antenna tuner and Dentron Super Tuner also available for use on the loop. The 746PRO built in tunner will also provide a good match when running 100 watts. The loop is supported in one corner by a 40 foot crank up tower. The other three corners supported by three palm trees. |
| Accessories: | I use a Speed X straight key for SKN. HAM-KEY Koss Head Phones - PRO35 Ham Radio Delux with ZLP Electronics CT17 CAT interface to 746PRO |
| Logbooks: | 2008 - 2010 Logbook |
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