Well without my asking Google has added AI to my blog. There is now a button on the task bar where you can enter a subject, and Google creates a search engine algorithm to explore that subject. I do know if this works but it is here. [See Logo Above.]
I have spent many hours trying to create informative blog entries. I like where this is headed. Soon there will be a button where you input subject matter and the blog is written for you and another feature was just added... it will create the content so it is like "N6QW Speak".
The step down the road is that you wear a special set of headphones and Google taps into your brain waves and instant blog creation which suggests it can be done while you sleep. Bernie Sanders, I think suggested AI will put 100 million out of a job. If he did so, he may be underestimating the impact.
But in case you don't embrace the new technology here are schematics of some simple transistor cw transmitters. This may be a way to drag you away from contests and operating
.gif)
.png)
.png)
I would be derelict in my responsibilities if I did not caution anyone thinking of building one of these to put the RF directly into an antenna! You definitely need a W3NQN Low Pass Filter on the output between the rig and antenna. mostlydiyrf.com is a source for the filters.
As a bonus for the contesters and pure operators this is a start in the right direction to learn some technical aspects of our hobby. Yeah, I know when they "gave" you your ticket they made it clear you simply don't have to know technical stuff and the only mandatory aspect is how to navigate the 3000 ICOM IC7300 menus.
Them that know can make things go. BTW AI did not write this blog entry.
Alert! Alert! All 33000+ post offices likely will observe Columbus Day on October 13th so no mail if that is the case. I wonder how this free day off escaped the all knowing, all seeing Elon in his slash and burn government efficiency program.
73's
Pete N6QW