This page is for SPRC members to have their recent radio hobby related activities and experiences posted for others to gain some new ideas/knowledge. Think of it as a means of socializing with other club members and Hams on a regular basis.
Please send your requested post in an email to kc0inp@hotmail.com
Postings will be updated on a regular basis, or at least weekly!
KC0INP Tom – posted January 15, 2026
Operated in the latest RTTY and CW QSO parties. After having an issue with the N1MM+ logging program during an RTTY contest I made a few changes to my Icom IC7300 radio which ended up causing the radio to PC connection to malfunction. I tried restoring the connection, but after many failed attempts changing settings and reloading drivers on my computer, and countless searches on the internet, I finally enlisted help from Rob AA1BS whom I know from my daily participation in the Propagation Roundtable Group on 17 Meters. Rob set up a Zoom Session with me to go over the settings that he has in his 7300 radio. My 7300 is connected to the PC via a USB cable and I noticed that there eas an unrecognized USB error message briefly displayed when I plugged in the cable or powered up the radio after the PC was up and running, so I decided to try powering up the radio prior to starting my computer. As luck woud have it, this resolved the issue. I discovered the fix just prior to the Zoom session with Rob, but learned much more information on radio connector settings in the 7300 from Rob. He also had a few ideas on radio control programs he uses with his Icom radios. Once again my radio/PC are connected!
I have been slowly working the Special Stations operating in conjunction with the ARRL Worked All States theme activity for 2026. This is another way to promote interest in getting on the air along with the continuing Parks On The Air (POTA) operations.
Band conditions continue to be pretty good and lots of fun activities available to keep involved with on the air!
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