{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Andy","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/KF0YRA","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"1917741","username":"KF0YRA","bio":"Learning and exploring amateur radio and mesh technology. ","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":1,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2026/22/1917741.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"93662344","content_html":"<p>ft8battle.com is to me a great example of a way to make amateur radio more appealing and fun. Fun and low stakes but a little competitive to keep you motivated. Would recommend checking it out.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/07/08/ftbattlecom-is-to-me-a.html","date_published":"2026-07-08T18:37:02+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-08 18:37","date_timestamp":1783535822,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93535348","content_html":"<p>Super excited to have a semi permanent EFHW antenna up in the back yard. Thanks for my BIL for helping mount the entry box. Was able to chill in the shack last night and make some SSB contacts without having to tear down the antenna in the dark. 😂</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fkf0yra.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F734db0dd05.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A close-up view from a roof shows a fishing rod setup with a grassy backyard, children's toys, and a small white shed in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/07/06/super-excited-to-have-a.html","date_published":"2026-07-06T16:47:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-06 16:47","date_timestamp":1783356461,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93347552","content_html":"<p>Was very nervous but passed my General exam today!</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/07/02/was-very-nervous-but-passed.html","date_published":"2026-07-03T03:41:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-03 03:41","date_timestamp":1783050092,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93320800","content_html":"<p>DMR Hotspot gets a case after its successful testing last night. Nice no hardware case with <a href=\"https://makerworld.com/en/models/2725971-improved-mmdvm-single-hat-for-rpi2-3-case?from=search#profileId-3020530\">this</a> remixed top saving the day on fit.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fkf0yra.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F008888437d.jpg\" width=\"541\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/07/02/dmr-hotspot-gets-a-case.html","date_published":"2026-07-02T16:54:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-02 16:54","date_timestamp":1783011272,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"93283394","content_html":"<p>First DMR Contact: <a href=\"https://kf0yra.com/2026/07/01/first-dmr-contact.html\">kf0yra.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/07/01/first-dmr-contact.html","date_published":"2026-07-02T02:33:47+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-02 02:33","date_timestamp":1782959627,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"92776168","content_html":"<p>First FT8 contacts made recently! Using a Xiegu G90 and a Radioddity HF-009 antenna on 10m. I can totally see the “it’s just computers talking to each other” but it was a ton of fun and a great way to dip my toe in HF.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fkf0yra.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F26c7e6a572.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/06/23/first-ft-contacts-made-recently.html","date_published":"2026-06-24T01:58:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-24 01:58","date_timestamp":1782266310,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"91757635","content_html":"<p>First contact made yesterday over a local FM repeater while on vacation in Ohio, using a Baofeng UV-5R mini and a tiny flexible rubber ducky. Really appreciate the kind individual on the other end, who then also made me aware of a local net starting soon. 2 for 1 special as I wrapped up vacation.</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fkf0yra.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fimage.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/06/08/first-contact-made-yesterday-over.html","date_published":"2026-06-08T14:29:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-08 14:29","date_timestamp":1780928986,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"91733995","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/Marty\">@Marty</a> Thanks for the encouragement! Planning on very similar to what you described, also adding the study option on HamStudy as that served me very will with my Tech studying.</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/KF0YRA/91733995","date_published":"2026-06-08T03:11:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-08 03:11","date_timestamp":1780888278,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91334962","content_html":"<p><a href=\"https://micro.blog/sod\">@sod</a> Thanks! That completely fits and certainly furthers keeping it long term. 😂</p>\n","url":"https://micro.blog/KF0YRA/91334962","date_published":"2026-06-01T16:09:32+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-01 16:09","date_timestamp":1780330172,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"91290522","content_html":"<p>First try and first fail <img src=\"https://micro.blog/photos/50/https://kf0yra.com/uploads/2026/img-7541.jpg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" class=\"mini_thumbnail\" alt=\"\"> : <a href=\"https://kf0yra.com/2026/05/31/first-try-and-first-fail.html\">kf0yra.com</a></p>","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/05/31/first-try-and-first-fail.html","date_published":"2026-05-31T22:41:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-31 22:41","date_timestamp":1780267290,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}},{"id":"91263457","content_html":"<p>Got my Amateur radio technician license on Friday and it’s been interesting to have the call sign start to grow on you. I can see how some don’t go the vanity route down the road after getting there General and Extra.</p>\n","summary":"","url":"https://kf0yra.com/2026/05/31/got-my-amateur-radio-technician.html","date_published":"2026-05-31T12:47:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Andy","url":"http://kf0yra.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2026%2F22%2F1917741.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"KF0YRA"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-31 12:47","date_timestamp":1780231631,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":[]}}]}