Category: K8MRD Radio Stuff

I have finally figured out how to sync contacts between WSJT-X, Gridtracker, & RUMlogNG. For all these years I’ve been manually importing my FT8 contacts into RUMlogNG. I knew there was a way to have it automatically do it, but the RUMlogNG manual wasn’t much help. So, thanks go our AI overlords at Google, I figured out how to do it and I thought I’d share it. I also figured out how to import an ADIF into WSJT-X so you can add any missing contacts into it and have Gridtracker show all of your grids on the beautiful map!
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The Contraption by @HamRadioDuo was something I saw a couple months ago and became slightly obsessed with. It’s a 3D printed design that houses your QMX, QDX, or QCX and incorporates an internal battery power bank and their Just OK Mini antenna as well as magnates on each side for mounting a CW key and cell phone. The only problem is they made it for a slightly different battery bank. That’s were my obsession really went down the rabbit hole. I had to learn how to modify the file in Bambu Studio to widen all 3 parts by 1mm to fit my battery. Would you believe it actually worked, after many prototypes. This is the story and build of this absolutely ridiculous Contraption.
⭐️⭐UPDATE: Both versions of The Contraption are now up at https://hamradioduo.com/the-contraption-3d-files-available-for-the-preview-version/ for you to download whichever version of battery you have. Scroll down for the K8MRD Redux Version if you have the same battery https://amzn.to/4ldxfhr as me.

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I never use a counterpoise on my EFHW’s but last night I saw a video that made me want to experiment with my 80 meter EFHW at home. I don’t know if I’m 100% sold, but I certainly saw a difference. What do you think?
⭐️PA9X Video: https://youtu.be/GXPq81fpH7g?si=pl3XA781yjXHmTUc
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★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
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★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
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Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
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★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
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★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
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★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
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Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
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★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
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★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

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★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
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★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
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Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
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★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
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A community backend server that keeps HamClock alive past the June 2026 shutdown is here thanks to Bruce, W4BAE and team. A simple fix that points Hamclock to the new server is here and it’s stupid easy.
⭐️https://www.hamclock.com
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★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
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Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
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★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
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★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

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★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock this last month, you have no doubt seen @HamRadioK8FAE come across your YouTube Feed. We first met at the Solar Eclipse of 2024. She and her boyfriend Matt, AE4MQ came out to my friend Ryan KF8IV’s house in the beautiful Hill County in Texas. We met up again in December of last year for a mutual friends wedding. After many a libation, we started talking about ham radio and she was so confident we made a bet that she would get her ham radio license in 1 week. 2 days later she texted me saying she passed her tech. The next day, I get another text saying she passed her general. The following Monday she tells me she just passed her Extra. She also wanted to start a YouTube channel and start doing POTA and that is exactly what she did and she’s kicking ass! This past weekend was her first Hamcation and boy did she have a great time. Since Caitlin lives south of my dad, we decided to do a POTA after Hamcation. We met up at Lake June In Winter Scrub State Park in Lake Placid, FL and this is what happened.
⭐️Sub to The Ham Radio Chick here: https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioK8FAE
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★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
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★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
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(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair

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★★LINKS TO OTHER COOL STUFF:
★Save 10% off at https://www.bioennopower.com with Coupon Code HRT (NON AFFILIATE)
★Save up to 20% off your Coax order at ABR Industries. Code K8MRD10 at checkout.
https://abrind.com/?sld=2 (affiliate)
★The SkyHook Portable Mast Antenna Mount (non affiliate)
http://www.thehamstop.com/
Code K8MRDRADIO for 20% off
★Earn 2X Points At Gigaparts With Code K8MRD:
https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=K8MRD%20INFLUENCER%20PAGE
★Save 10 % off Messi & Paoloni & ABR Industries Coax With Code MP10 https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=Mike%20Coax%2010%20Off#?lp=Mike+Coax+10+Off&search_return=all&res_per_page=60
★10% off Messi & Paoloni Coax
Use code K8MRD for 10% off
https://messi.it
(USA & Canada get free shipping on orders $99 euros or more!)
★Signal Stuff Signal Stick Antennas: https://signalstuff.com/?ref=4089

★All Links Are Affiliate Where Possible★

#hamradio #hamradiotube #parksontheair