Saturday, January 24, 2026

20260124 eQSL & More ? ...

 

20260124 eQSL & More ? ...



Hello All!!

This time, I talk about electronic QSL cards.


- eQSLs -



If, without him, 

My amateur radio activities would have been small and short-lived.

He always called me when he found my weak signals, and he introduced me to Dxers all over the world.


It was also thanks to him that I got an award in the ROS mode.

... Hard to say...

Thank you so much Victor san  .    I am truly grateful... 73 : )



One day, TL3VLM Victor san adviced to me ... soon One Dxer Came to here(ROS) ..

Waoooo .. 9H1D TOBISCH san...Of cause I sucsessed QSO.

He was very kindly and send to me his eQSL. 

Many many thanks.. Cu Agn TOBISCH san  73 : )



Hi Jean san .. How are you?  I hope to see you agin any degi-mode .. 73 :)


The ROS mode allows text chat (regardless of whether a QSO was established or not).
Even when the signal quality was poor and a QSO was not possible, I was able to chat, so we promised to try again at a later date. 
Although I had a few failed attempts, I think I was able to make QSOs with most DX stations.

Compared to FT8, I think I was able to have more intimate QSOs in the areas where chat was possible. 

I had fun every night during the season.




For me, it's very difficult to make QSOs with the Caribbean region.

But I was lucky enough to make a QSO with him.

Before FT8, ....PSK was the mainstream digital mode.


A lot of station used PSKs .... exsample ZD7VC(Bruce san).





Nepal is a relatively close region to Japan.

However, QSOs are difficult because there are few active stations 

and the radio propagation conditions seem unfavorable.

Here too, PSK proved useful.



I also occasionally used RTTY.
It requires a large power.
This is obvious when compared to low-power communications like FT8.
But I gave it a try.
Although I didn't manage to score as many QSOs as I did with PSK, I did manage to score with an unexpected DX station.
That was him.
This was probably just good timing, but it's a precious QSO for me. 
I remember being so excited when I finally managed to succeed, despite being annoyed by the garbled text caused by QSB.
It was a great moment for me.
This excitement is the best part of amateur radio.
Many Thanks RTTY QSO .. 
You have given me the greatest excitement and happiness.73 : )



When you think of amateur radio stations in Gabon, you think of him.

I'm sure stations all over the world followed his signals and asked for QSLs.

I've also been able to make QSOs on everything from SSB to FT8, mostly on 20M.

I'm just so grateful ....Now I can see any band & mode .. See ya ALAIN san 73 : ).




eQSL ... last station is him (TG9AHM).

The only one from Guatemala is TG9AHM.

I recently received other stations via FT8, but unfortunately. 

I wasn't able to make a QSO because of QRM and QSB.

The only proof I have of my QSO with him is eQSL, and I have not yet obtained a LotW or Paper QSL.

It was 13 years ago, so it may be difficult to obtain a QSL, but I will get it a try.

If .. if ..  Emmanuel san reading here, Please send to me a Paper QSL card.  : ) 73


Now I got many many eQSL...

There are many memorial QSLs for me.

Many Thanks ... All of staions...ARIGATOU!!!



Wednesday, January 14, 2026

20260114 DU3LA( Philippines ) on 15m band CW !!!

 

20260114 DU3LA( Philippines ) on 15m band CW !!!



DU3LA Philippines flag Philippines

Larry Arneson
PSC 517 Box 2149
FPO, AP 96517
USA

QSL: DU3LA

Email: Use mouse to view..

Page managed by N0QM Lookups: 169920 

 
    Primary Image for DU3LA


    20260114 0018UTC 21028.3kHz CW DU3LA


    Date : 14/Jan/2026 00:18UTC

    Freq : 21028.3kHz CW

    Rig   : ICOM IC-7100

    ANT : LongWire (abt 20m)

    PC recording(Microsoft Surface Laptop)


    TKS Larry san.. Have a good Dxing 73 : ) !!


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    DU3LA AND 4D3X

     

    (NO Bureau QSL Cards for DU3LA or 4D3X)

    LOTW or Direct 

    DU3LA

    PSC 517 Box 2149

    FPO AP 96517




    CCTV View on 20mtr Yagi Tower 2


    MT Arayat



     

    Tower 1

    Bottom 3 EL 15 Mtr Mono Yagi

    Middle 3 El 10 Mtr Mono Yagi

    Top 5 El  6mtr Mono Yagi

    All antennas and towers homemade.

     




    Tower 2

    Bottom 3 El Mono 20 Mtr Yagi

    Middle 4 EL 12/17 Mtr Yagi  2 El each band

    Top 40 Mtr Dipole 65 feet.

    All antennas and towers homebrew.







    This is an old Pic and the triband antenna has been replaced with a 20 Mtr 3 EL Mono band antenna.

    40MTR homebrew dipole at 65 feet

    12/17 homebrew 2EL open sleeve Yagi, DK7ZB design at 58 feet   http://www.qsl.net/dk7zb/2-Ele-Kurzwelle/2-Ele-12_17m

     

    You can find my spots on the RBN:

    http://www.reversebeacon.net/dxsd1/dxsd1.php?f=0&c=du3la&t=dx

    As of 04 Apr 2025 QSL via

    DU3LA

    PSC 517 Box 2149

    FPO AP 96517

    73

    Larry

    DU3LA

    DU3/N0QM

    N0QM

    VQ9LA







    Sunday, January 11, 2026

    20260111 Now thinking time for QSL cards ( JJ5IZX & JJ5IZY)

     

    20260111 Now thinking time !?

    for QSL cards ( JJ5IZX & JJ5IZY)




    Me ( JJ5IZX )


    OR




    and ( JJ5IZY )




    She has already made DXing debut (Only CW data), 

    but there doesn't seem to be any information about her.

    Soon,...She will be is schedul to debut on QRZ.com.


    Saturday, January 3, 2026

    20260102 OH6OS ( Finland ) on 17m CW !!!

     

    20260102 OH6OS ( Finland ) on 17m CW !!!


    OH6OS Finland flag Finland

    JUHA KASARI
    PALSTATIE 2
    60420 SEINäJOKI
    Finland

    QSL: VIA BURO IS OK!

    Email: Use mouse to view..

    Ham Member Lookups: 81319 

     
      Primary Image for OH6OS


      20260102 0757UTC 18084kHz CW OH6OS


      Date : 02/Jan/2026 08:57UTC
      Freq : 18084kHz CW
      Rig : ICOM IC-7100
      ANT : LongWire (abt 20m)
      PC recording(Microsoft Surface Laptop)


      1kw & 3el Yagi .. Nice sig in JA ...

      Almost JA`s can get you!!

      Many thanks QSO Hpe cu agn and HPY 2026 73  : )


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       Kenwood TS-590SG + ACOM2000A (twins) and Icom IC-7300:

       

      Kenwood TS-870, Elecraft K2 and Drake L-7 with QSK:

       

      Yagis 3 over 3 by Ultrabeam 6-20m at 17m and 31m high,

      moxon 2el 40m at 25m, 

      80m and 160m inverted dipoles:

       

      Home made cubical quad 2el 20m/15m/10m at 22m high and

      moxon 2el 30m at 18m high:

       

      Drake C-line with Sherwood mods:

       

      Kenwood TS-830S line and TS-850S:

       

      Kenwood TL-922 and Drake L-4B, both has QSK:

       

       

      My old antenna system during 2001-2014.

      Home made: STACKED QUADS: 3 over 3 on 20m/15m and 4 over 4 on 10 m band,

       2 el full size yagi on 40 m band,

      80m and 160m inverted dipoles.




      Wednesday, December 31, 2025

      Bye-Bye 2025 ~ Hello 2026

       

      😄😄Bye-Bye 2025 ~ Hello 2026😃😃

      and

      Today arrived QSL 




      Hello All ... How are you?

      I‘m fine and everyday enjoy Ham radio.. 

      Today .. I have 2 topics.. 



      Topic -1-  I got V51WH ( Namibia )  on 30m FT8

      This is last QSO on 2025 (Date 20251230 2218UTC -> 20251231 0718 JST)

      already Dec/31 ...  soon I did walking on near road.

      I was in a good mood and enjoyed the leisurely walk.


      this morning got V51WH ...screenshot



      Topic -2-  arrived 5R8TT QSL ( Madagascar )  on 20m CW

      Today is working day.

      As I was leaving home, I found a white envelope in the mailbox.

      This is it.






      Woo Madagascar QSL!!!

      2025 Last last last topic 



      20m band CW .... Nice nice 😂

      Get QSO -> QSL arrived ... about 2 month.. so fast : ) 


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      5R8TT Madagascar flag Madagascar

      Silvano Borsa
      Viale Capettini 1
      Mortara, PV 27036
      Italy

      QSL: I2YSB

      Email: Use mouse to view..

      Page managed by I2YSB Lookups: 94965 

       
        Primary Image for 5R8TT


        20251109 2150UTC 14033kHz CW 5R8TT

        Date : 09/Nov/2025 21:50UTC

        Freq : 14033kHz CW

        Rig : ICOM IC-7200

        ANT : LongWire (abt 20m)

        PC recording(Microsoft Surface Laptop)


        Many thanks pedition team .. best 73 : )


        Tuesday, December 30, 2025

        20251230 YG1CAZ( Indonesia ) on 40m CW!!

          

        20251230 YG1CAZ( Indonesia ) on 40m CW!!


         
        YG1CAZ Indonesia flag Indonesia

        Aurelita Tifhana Permana
        Kp. Buniaga RT. 004/007 Ciherang, Pacet, Cianjur
        Jawa Barat, JB 43253
        Indonesia

        QSL: eQsl, QRZ, Direct

        Email: Use mouse to view..

        Ham Member Lookups: 1675 

        Primary Image for YG1CAZ



        20251230 1315UTC 7015kHz CW YG1CAZ

        Date : 30/Dec/2025 1315UTC 
        Freq : 7015kHz CW
        Rig  : ICOM IC-7100
        ANT  : LongWire(abt 20m)
        PC recording

                    Hi Aurelita san  .. 
                    Thank you very much QSO , ur 1st YL CW'er Hpe cu agn 88 SAYONARA TU E .. E
                    .*. mistake REC ... on the way ON ... sorry : )







        Wednesday, December 24, 2025

        20251223 G0UMY ( England ) on 20m Band CW !!

         

        20251223 G0UMY ( England ) on 20m Band CW !!



        G0UMY England flag England

        Christopher Lowe
        Address on request
        via email
        England

        QSL: PSE LOTW & QRZ.COM

        Email: Use mouse to view..

        Ham Member Lookups: 9997 

         
        Primary Image for G0UMY

        20251223 0834UTC 14028 3kHz CW G0UMY


        Date : 23/Dec/2025 08:34UTC

        Freq : 14028.3kHz CW

        Rig   : ICOM IC-7100

        ANT : LongWire (abt 20m)

        PC recording(Microsoft Surface Laptop)


        Many kindlly OM Chris san .. Thank you very much QSO ..,

        Cu agn and Merry X`mas 73.


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        Hi!

        Well if you are reading this you have justed worked or heard me thank you.

        My name is Chris and live in Upholland a small village about 5 miles from the town of Wigan which is in between the cities of Liverpool and Manchester in the NW part of England.

        My main interest is of course ham radio and been a ham for over 40 years.

        We also like to travel and been luck enough to travel to many parts of the world. One of the  favorites is Japan.

        We have a motorhome and travel around the Uk and Europe with my wife Gillian and our dog Louie the ever faithful Dachshund.

        I operate cw 100%  Qrp and Qro for contacts 12-25 wpm nice and simple please give me a call.

        Always looking for a little DX via the long paths of the world.

        Please use your callsign first xx1xxx de G0UMY k (you get the idea)

        Please don't tail end or just send a question mark!

        Real signal reports please i don't really care as long you can hear me and i can  hear you.

        I now suffer from a little arthritis in my hands so struggle from time to time with the key.If you get a few extra dit's and dah's please don't worry they are extra and free !! No charge!!

        I know my cw isn't the best! but i try my best!

        So please don't send emails ,comment on the air about my sending am really not interested.

         

        SKCC Nr 25562

        Radio's

        Yaesu  FTDX 101d 

        Acom 1500

         

         Hi-mound HK 808 Straight  key

        Nato telegraph key

        Lionel J-47 

        Begali HST

        Begali Blade

         

        All wire antennas

        Hexbeam 20-17-15-12-10-6 metres.

        1/2 wave vertical for 30 metres.

         

         

         

        Receive antennas:

        Two vertical phased receive antennas for 30 metres

        KK5JY receive loop LOG 30m & 100m loops  (Works a Charm).

        Various other bits of wire all trying to pull out the weak ones!

        No antennas for 160-80-60 metres.

         

        PLEASE no QSL's via post only LoTW QRZ.com .

         

         

        Best Wishes and good Dx

        Chris........



        Saturday, December 20, 2025

        20251220 ICOM IC7200 (HF-50MHz ex not in FM)

         

        20251220 ICOM IC7200 (HF-50MHz ex not in FM)






        Discontinued ProductNote: The contents of this page is as of the time it was created.


        HF/50MHz TRANSCEIVER


        IC-7200

        Simple & Tough with IF DSP



        Now, I have a some HF transceivers

        and Now most useful it...

        Why?  It is simple : )

        DXCC over 200 .. with it

         No Tower .. No Yagi ... No Power amp ..

        Only Max 100W and Wire Ant

        sometime lost DX stations... but Never give up!!

        Yes yes .. I can SSB CW any Degimode (PSK -> JT65 ->FT8 )

        No problrem




        By the way....

        Do you know Google Gemini?

        about 1 min IC7200 color image to handwrite image?

        so ...This is image

        Wow ...  Nice !! ... Good job Gemini !!





        Now free : )



        Wednesday, December 17, 2025

        20251217 SM4OTI( Sweden ) on 40m band CW!!

         

        20251217 SM4OTI( Sweden ) on 40m band CW!!

         


        SM4OTI Sweden flag Sweden

        Stefan Knutsson
        Gamla Siljansnäsvägen 68
        79333 Leksand
        Sweden

        QSL: LoTW please - NO buro cards.

        Email: Use mouse to view..

        Ham Member Lookups: 166794 

         
          Primary Image for SM4OTI






          20251216 0900UTC 7009kHz CW SM4OTI



          Date : 16/Nov/2025 09:00UTC
          Freq : 7009kHz CW
          Rig : ICOM IC-7200
          ANT : LongWire (abt 20m)
          PC recording(Microsoft Surface Laptop)

          Thanks contact Hpe cu agn early "" Merry Xmas and HPY NY "" 73  : )


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          Please use LoTW to confirm QSO.

          QSL POLICY:

          1. LoTW
          2. LoTW
          3. LoTW
          4. Direct with $4 and 
          SAE (Self Addressed Envelope).

          NO IRC - Post office no longer accepting IRC coupons!

          Not member of the QSL-bureau.


            

          Present temperature at my backyard.

          Present weatherinfo at my backyard.