My Ham Radio Station

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The Shack

VU2LBW Shack - 2 - July 2015

On the air since 1983

  • Current callsign: VU2LBW
  • Callsigns held:
    • Novice call: VU2LUX
    • Contest calls: AT0L, VU2L
    • Commemorative call: VU40LBW
  • Favorite modes: RTTY, CW, FT8, FT9
  • QSLs: Please see my QRZ page for my updated QSL policy

The Station

Rigs:

HF:

VHF/UHF:

  • IC-9700
  • Funcube SDR receiver
  • Baofeng F8+

Amplifiers: 2 x SB-200 with SoftStart, SoftKey mods from Harbach, homebrew QSK mod

Digital Interfaces:

Software:

  • Logbook: DXKeeper
  • RTTY/PSK: MMTTY, 2Tone, GRITTY, MMVARI
  • SSTV: MMSSTV
  • JT65A: WSJT-X, JTDX, JT-Alert
  • JT9: WSJT-X, JT-Alert
  • FT8: WSJT-X
  • Contest: N1MM+
  • SDR: SDR-Console
  • Satellite Tracking: Orbitron, SatPC32

Station Accessories:

  • MFJ-1026 Noise Cancelling Signal Enhancer
  • Band Decoder: 2 x Top Ten
  • BPF: 2 x I.C.E. 419
  • Power Meter: 2 x Diamond SX-100
  • GEK-60MHz Antenna Analyzer  by VU3GEK
  • nanoVNA V2
  • Phone: Heil Pro-Set (w/ HC-5)
  • CW: Bencher BY-1 paddle, homebrew single-lever paddle, straight key, K-20 Keyer, homebrew 2-radio paddle and key switch
  • Antenna Switch: KK1L 2×6 Switch
  • CAT Interface: homebrew
  • SO2R: YCCC SO2R Plus
  • Tuner: FC-700
  • Amp interface: The Ampkeyer from the Heathkit Shop
  • FoxDelta ST2-USB rotator interface for the G-5400B
  • Power supply
    • TeleConcepts 13.8V, 35A linear supply
    • SEC 1235M SMPS
    • Yaesu FP-700

Computer:

Updated: 07-SEP-2021

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