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Messages - Zazzle

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The RF Workbench / Re: thinking of making the leap from FM to SW
« on: September 17, 2015, 0815 UTC »
Hi there jackson_r!

Avoding 'the knock' is always a thing thinking about. ;)

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"daddy, what are you doing" in the background while I was trying to live broadcast wouldn't work so well.  

Aww! I love kids. That'd be fun! :)

Audio-Output 2 MIC: Naa, that's no rocket science. Maybe ask for help with the soldering in your circle of friends or relatives? Help ist just around the corner most times. Without reading the manual for the baby you have your eyes on: usually it takes two modifications:
  • Bridge teh PTT switch so it's broacasting permamently.
  • Adapt the voltage level of the headphone out to the MIC input. That's usually 2V to 2mV. That can be done by a simple resistor based voltage divider. In case you keep on your actaual plan and need some help with the valkues: poke me.

About the Solar-Power thingie: If you're not happen to live somewhere with a LOT of sunshine all day long (like in a country/state around the equator) that can be tricky. I hate to ruin the fun but it won't work in areas with something called "winter" and "snow" around.

Basic calculation: We assume you whole rig (with 5W PO) consumes about 1,5A. For one day that's 25h*1,5A = 36Ah. That the entire charge of a full standard (small) car battery.

A standard value for solar charging estimates (during summer) 5 sunhours (with full power) per day. 36Ah / 5h = 7,2A. That's a 180W (+) PV Panel. The dimensions for such are approx 1x1.7m. About 150 bucks (ebay). And it won't be easy to hide.

And this goes for perfect conditions. Rainy day? Forget it. You're out of power. We still assume you have nothing called "winter" in your area I'd say you've to go for 300+W PV power to provide a stable charge into a (at least 88Ah) battery.

(those are all quick'n'dirty calculations. Doing a proper evaulations that ensure a reiable power supply will be way more complex. I forsee from that for now.)

Also, a car battery will wear down within one year (or less). They're not made for full swing (dis-)charge cycles. You can, of course, go for a special battery made for solar operation. But, eh, expensive. 75Ah is about 250 Bucks.

Other sidenotes: keep an eye on the specs of the Radio. Is it made for long term key-down operation? Also, when putting it outside: spend some thought on the ambient temperature. In case sun hits the box the ambient temperature can easily exceed 60+°C. The device temperature adds to it. 90°C isn't unlikely.

Greetings,
~Zazzle

107
I've been listening for the station, but have yet to hear it.  Persistence will pay off.

Thank you for Listening! :)

108
Hey!

Heh! I though you might like a surprise QSL Card and hoped you won't be upset because I googled for your address. :)

~Zazzle


Today I visited the Post Office and found a QSL card for "Common and Precious" reception. Thank you very much!
QSL Common and Precious

109
QSLs Received / Re: Common and Precious QSL Card available
« on: September 02, 2015, 1438 UTC »
Hi,

Here we go! Batch 2. Cards #5 to #10

  • Added a seperate block for the Rig used.
  • New High Gloss cardboard/paper.
  • Printed on a HQ Laser. All crisp and clear.
  • Colour calibrated print.

Greetings!
~Zazzle-

110
Hey,

Maintenance post. We had some storms recently so I went out for a check last night. I was quite amazed to see that the whole setup stood up against the beautiful night sky like it did when I saw it last time. Funny how much stress this cheap (but well considered) setup can withstand.  Also, given how many people (Graffity sprayers, etc.) run around on that industry yard, I'm also amazed that it didn't fell linto the hands of teenagers with too much energy left. So, jep, nothing to complain. :)

Btw: I made this chart yesterday.

~Zazzle

111
HF Beacons / Re: Beacons readable in North Europe
« on: August 31, 2015, 1354 UTC »
Hey Jim.

Will check for that frequently in the future and will keep you up to date.

Greetings,
~Zazzle

Can you listen to 5153.7 to see if it is on frequency and sending a clean letter "D"?

112
HF Beacons / Re: Beacons readable in North Europe
« on: August 31, 2015, 1351 UTC »
http://www.radiorud.se/fyren.php

*chuckles* I know about those offical lists. I'm curious about the unofficial ones from the US.

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Hey Chuck!

Sorry for the late replay. I got a bit lost in work. Send you a DM in case you want a QSL Card. :)

Greetings,
~Zazzle.

114
HF Beacons / Re: Common and Precious" Beacon in Roma Italy
« on: August 31, 2015, 1339 UTC »
Hi there Andrea!

Thank you many times for your report. Do you like to receive a QSL Card? If so, just send me a Private Message/DM and I get back to you. :)

Greetings,
~Zazzle.

115
QSLs Received / Re: Common and Precious QSL Card available
« on: August 31, 2015, 1333 UTC »
Hey everyone!

After being busy as hell for the last weeks I'm finally going to send out a new batch of QSL Cards during this week. :)

Greetings,
~Zazzle

116
Hey,

heh, I was already wondering about it. No worries. :)

~Zazzle.

117
HF Beacons / Beacons readable in North Europe
« on: August 14, 2015, 2333 UTC »
Hey,

I decided to follow Teotwaki and listen to several frequencies more frequently. Of course chances are rare that I may hear one of the famous Beacons from the US. But maybe one day, when fortuna is on my side...

What I'm curious about: are there other people in the EU trying to copy the US Beacons?

So far for this evening, 23:30 UTC

  7509.00 kHz "S"
10871.67 kHz "D"
10872.05 kHz "X"

118
Good show. That was fun. Thanks.

Strong Signal, S9+. Standig out against the noise floor just just a few distortions. Not much fading, just every 10 minutes for a moment  each time. The signal was strong until it faded out with a minute and never returned.

Lots of good stuff, like:

- Phil Collins - Easy Lover
- Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
- And other goodies.

119
(Gone by now)

Strong Signal, S9+. Good Audio quality, only  a few distortion.
Could hear moderation. Unknown tongue. Sounds arabic, but managed to say "dankeschön" in the german tongue quite well! Made me laugh.
Odd music. Sounded like Bavarian "Oktoberfest" Music

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Comes in with S7, but with heavy fading and distortions. Some Soft Rock Songs.
Could hear moderation. But nothing distinguishable. Sounded like "Radio wow".


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