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Within these pages, I talk about all the ways I have found to enjoy our fantastic hobby with the intention of sharing ideas and also learning by doing and then sharing what I’ve learned with others.
LATEST POSTS
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 10
What is APRS used for? I have no idea. Winterfest is coming (although it’s more like Springfest this year with these temperatures!) Want to win a new ICOM IC-7300 MKII? Read on to find out how.
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 9
I thought Phil saw his shadow? What’s with these lovely outside temperatures?
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Yaesu FT-891 Mobile Installation – Part 1
In part one of this multi-part series, I start the process of installing the venerable Yaesu FT-891 mobile HF rig and ATAS-120a antenna into my car. Fun times all around!
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 8
I made progress on the FT-891 installation, finally. Still having some tuning problems that need sorting out. The ARRL Intl. DX – CW contest was this weekend. Did anyone participate?
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Expired Ham – Vol. 2 Iss. 7
Broke my inactivity streak with some WSJT-X work. It’s been a while for me with those digital modes. They haven’t changed. I also took the first step in participating in the Skywarn program.
About K2MAS
K2MAS is Matthew Swint. Matthew has been a licensed amateur radio operator since September 2014 when the FCC granted him General class privileges and the callsign of KM4EHD, which he changed to K2MAS in 2022. In 2025, Matthew earned an Amateur Extra class license.
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