#cw

I don't know how or why but I just made 130 SSB QSO with EU on 40m as OQ0IARU. In one hour.
Why doesn't that happen when I do #cw?
#morsecode is therapeutical. SSB is plain work.

#hamradio is like fishing. I guess you need good bait.

That said:
#amateurradio is the #greatesthobbyintheworld

#CW: talk of abuse, control, and food.

This morning at breakfast my partner apologized for leaving the heel* of the bread loaf for me, and I was reminded of how much my ex used to control my eating.

*there was another loaf thawing, so I could have easily eaten that instead of the heel.

I used to get a "talking-to" for:
- eating the last of anything my ex might want.
- not eating the last of anything my ex didn't want.
- asking for things I wanted (like Swiss cheese**).
- cooking something for myself that they liked.
- cooking something for myself they didn't like.
- not cooking things just the way they liked.
- eating "too much".
- being "too thin".

**earlier in my relationship with my current partner, while we were at the grocery store, they asked if there was any cheese I wanted. I said "I like Swiss" as I broke down crying, following up with "but I'm not really allowed to get it".

My current partner is amazing, and my ex is my ex for a lot of good reasons, and I'm happy-sad crying a bit this morning, and I just want anyone who this list resonates with to know they aren't alone—that's abuse, plain and simple—and you can get out too.

Here's some info on coercive control (just ignore the ad for BetterHelp, because fuck them):

https://psychcentral.com/health/coercive-control

#Abuse #AbuseSurvivors #CoerciveControl #EatingDisorders #MentalHealth

I had a nice short rag chew with Cainan N9FZ who may know @N4JAW since he had an inspiring video of Jim on his QRZ page.
#qrp #cw #straightkey #AmateurRadio #mtr3bv4 @lnrprecision

This is becoming A Thing™
#MorseCode #CW

Stumbled on this video about Morse code #CW (and #POTA and #SOTA) and yeah, I think there are a lot of us who are more motivated by carrots than by sticks.

https://youtu.be/oNfYSoHrWlQ

Just uploaded new video. This time a bit slow paced video, walking in snowy Finnish forest and lots of CW with annotation/subtitles (for practice). Couldn't upload to youtube so in this one in FreeTube.

https://spectra.video/w/1KChx7YzQQyEzmRBWqYFSh

#hamradio #radioamateur #amateurradio #activation #wwff #freetube #cw #morse

I went for a not so early morning POTA activation of DE-0741 "Geltinger Birk Nature Reserve" this morning. Cloudy WX on my way to the POTA spot but sunny when the wire antenna was set up and I started calling CQ in CW on the 40m band.

Unfortunately the small 7Ah battery wasn't on full capacity, so I only got 11 CW + 2 SSB contacts into the log before the TRX switched off suddently. #pota #activation #cw

SOTA activation JA5/KC-180 Shiraosan

#hamradio #sota #japan #shikoku #cw

https://reflector.sota.org.uk/t/ja5-kc-180-shiraosan/37868

@neauoire @oppen I am okay with #politics sans #CW when it includes segue, or optimism, or points on #thrivability including sustainability, or encouragement, or other forms of resiliance, love, and support for each other.

Want to celebrate the Salk polio #vaccine on #cw? Live on 40m starting at 0000 UTC, we have very special guest star @kb6nu operating W7P and calling CQ SALK one dit at a time! #sciencerules

Super nul son déguisement Bob l'éponge. #CW Musk

Dahditdahdit is a Great learning tool for CW. Now I „just“ need to keep at it. Had one week break and I’m back to zero it feels. But one day … ;) #hamradio #cw #worldheritage

The second third beta release of my #HamRadio #MorseCode single-paddle key is out. The spring weights have been adjusted based on some feedback. Each key has an identifier associated with the weight on the bottom to make it easy to tell them apart. There is now a separate mounting plate for a clipboard or forearm plate like Dan WY3O brought to the RARS meetup.

It's not actually necessary to use ring terminals, especially while experimenting. You might want them on a final version, but while testing, bare wires under the lock nuts and center screw are probably good enough. If I were carrying this POTA or SOTA, though, I'd want the ring terminals for durability.

I'm eager for feedback, and if I get time to print off a new batch tomorrow, I might bring a set to RARSfest Saturday.

#AmateurRadio #CW

Les tipules copulent. (#cw insectes)

Créatif ! C'est pas Marcel Duchamp mais ça se défend... (#cw urinoir, facho)

Here's a photo of Craig's / #WB3GCK #hamonabike setup during our #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #CW #Morsecode #QSO

I had a great #pota activation this afternoon at US-10658, people started crowding, lots of fishing and water sports. I had to relocate due to clouds of insects and lots of sap blowing from the tree I was under. I also had forgotten to activate the boom mic on my #canon90d, so all I have are photos. I also hit over 1k QSOs and got my #pota Kilo award. #AmatuerRadio #CW #FieldRadio #morsecode @LnRPrecision #mtr3bv4 #TPIII @warteschleife

oooooooooo "You're getting a shipment" from Italy! My Begali key is arriving!

(edit) Argh mis-read it
We have your shipment.
Scheduled delivery date

Thursday, 03/04/2025

Before 20:00

Oh well, at least I know it's on the way!

#Morse #CW #MorseKey #AmateurRadio #HamRadio

If you have a local ham club with several people interested in this key, you can buy brass hardware, and with the links in the README can buy enough to make 5 keys for $50 (with a bunch left over because of different multiples, of course). I did this because I intend to make several of these keys for testing and display.

But it works fine with far cheaper stainless hardware; brass just looks nicer. As far as I can tell, most hardware stores even in the US have M3 metric hex socket screws in bins, so you don't have to buy 10-packs or 50-packs of hardware. This works perfectly fine. You just need a hex wrench and a small box-end wrench or needle nose pliers or forceps/hemostats or something to tighten the nuts when you adjust spacing.

My goal here is to help make it cheap and easy to have a really usable key.

And if you run into any problems, please please ask for help! The whole point of the beta release is to get feedback so I can improve both the models and the instructions before posting this more widely.

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #CW #MorseCode

This design is ready for you to test!

I printed out keys with six different variations on spring strength, four different sizes of covers, two different heights of swivel bases, and brought them all to my local club monthly show-and-tell. A few others club members have also printed them. I took some feedback, and have now updated the documentation and released STEP and STL files for multiple configurations.

The ones I printed were ABS. One club member printed in PLA, and another in PETG, so it looks like this design can work well across multiple types of filament. One club member screwed down what I had meant as a belt swivel mount to a board that you rest your wrist/forearm on and it's a very clever addition! Picture attached.

I would like lots of detailed feedback! If you are interested in a single-paddle morse key, it doesn't matter whether you want a very light or extremely stiff spring or anything in between, this design can meet your needs. It's not expensive. You may be able to use random hardware lying around the house, especially if you have spare parts for 3d printers, but I also have links in the documentation for various hardware you can use with it.

Lots of options and possibilities, and if you need help, please don't hesitate to speak up!

#AmateurRadio #HamRadio #CW #MorseCode