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Lumix FZ1000 bridge camera — superzoom plus

January 31, 2015

I think I’ve found the perfect camera for me. Big zoom range, stunning images, and 4K video all in a bridge camera sporting a one-inch, 20MP sensor. Check out some samples from the Lumix FZ1000.

Contesting from the West

June 30, 2014

Here’s my perspective from the West Coast, looking at what we do that may be different from the tactics of contest stations located further East.

My CW (Morse code) paddles

September 30, 2011

Morse code is a joy, and with the right “paddles” it is pure bliss. Here’s an essay on the pursuit of ham radio happiness.

Welcome to the VA7ST.ca website. You’ll find friendly notes about all kinds of things — a radio operator’s notebook that also touches on photography and recommendations about gear that helps get more out of the things many of us love to do.

CDE rotator scale: refit for North center

April 11, 2011

Depending on your location, changing your rotator control meter’s scale to a north-centered scale could greatly reduce the turning required to work the most popular areas. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making the change on a CDE rotator control — including a printable high-resolution image of the North-centered meter scale.

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General

Lumix FZ1000 bridge camera — superzoom plus

Contesting from the West

My CW (Morse code) paddles

New website “on the air”

CDE rotator scale: refit for North center

Analyzing my terrain for HF gain

Farewell to a friend, Bob VE6YR

FT-2000 — Thoughts and Observations

The Small, Powerful Hex Beam