In 2011, I began setting up a remote station at my QTH in Tatranská Lomnica. I managed to build an HF remote station that was not only capable of occasional operation but also of serious contesting, as confirmed by my success—a worldwide victory in the CQWW Xtreme in 2012. Since I moved and changed jobs in 2017, I am looking for a new location for the remote station. If you’re interested in collaborating and using new technologies, read on…
The Beginnings of Building the Remote Station
The remote station is based on a server running Ham Radio Deluxe, IP-Sound, PstRotator, and SWR software. The entire system is controlled via a GSM socket. A band decoder ensures seamless antenna switching based on bands.
Technically, an older PC running the software is used. The transceiver is a Yaesu FT-1000MP equipped with an INRAD roofing kit and INRAD filters. It connects to the PC via a Microham interface. Additional components include an SWR meter connected to a port and an interface for controlling the rotator from the PC.
During operation, inverted-V antennas were used on 160 m and 80 m, a vertical on 40 m, and an ECO Moxon tribader on 20, 15, and 10 m. The power amplifier is a modified PA RM Italy with a separate power supply.
I am looking for a partner—a ham radio operator, a group of ham radio operators, or a radio club—where this technology could be utilized. A prerequisite is a location that allows for antenna placement and a suitable internet connection. The preferred location is Trenčín and the surrounding area.
Another alternative is to expand or build another remote station for 50 + 144 MHz. For this purpose, I have a second IC-706 TCVR available, as well as quite a bit of hardware (rotators, antennas, combiners).
If you’re interested, please contact me at om0a@cq.sk so we can work out the details.