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Saturday, January 3, 2026

The importance of morsecode in the modern world

 Even in today's world we still need people that are able to know morsecode. Because when all things fail we will go back to the basics. Morsecode is that basic thing in communication. You can do it with very simple equipment or no equipment at all as long as you know the language.

This video is showing a great antenna and a way of direction finding at the cold war era. It also features the importance of morsecode in the military even today. Although the video is 5 years old it still is relevant today.


Friday, January 2, 2026

Agenda 2026

 Happy new year my dear blog readers! 


   Here is my agenda for 2026 as always. Some things never change. How boring ;-)

   What changed last year was the call I use for contesting. It is and will be PA6G also in 2026. I managed to get a LotW certificate and will upload all logs for those that want to have the QSO confirmed.

Here are my personal dates:


14/15 Feb. 12-12 UTC 24 hrs PACC 2026 contest (SOAB QRP)

28/29 Mar. 00-24 UTC 48 hrs CQWW WPX SSB 2026 contest

30/31 May 00-24 UTC 48 hrs CQWW WPX CW 2026 contest

30 May Beetsterzwaag radiorally

24/25 Okt. 00-24 UTC 48 hrs CQWW DX SSB 2026 contest

14/15 Nov. 10-12:30 local time PA-beker contest CW / SSB section 2026

22 Nov. 11-14 local time Friese 11 steden contest 2026

28/29 Nov. 00-24 UTC 48 hrs CQWW DX CW 2026 contest

12/13 Dec. 00-24 UTC 48 hrs 10m ARRL 2026 contest