Pan Adapter for FT-991a

Several months ago, my long-time friend, a Kenwood TS-850SAT, quit. This had me looking for a good, general replacement. I’m trying to stay pragmatic, and since I no longer have beams at 100 feet, spending more than $2,000 for a rig is just not part of my current value system. I landed on the Yaesu […]

Heil Pro7 to USB Adapter

When working on the remote operation of the FT-991a, I wanted a solution that included my favorite mic/headset into the mix. Heil makes great stuff, but the adapters can be pricey. So, I started with trolling Amazon for a solution. The Heil Pro7 headset that I have has two 1/8-inch plugs that represent the mono […]

FT-991a Remote Rig Setup

Yes, it is true! I have (after quite a bit of trial and error) arrived at a reliable rig setup for the Yaesu FT-991a that allows me to run all modes with Ham Radio Deluxe software on my Laptop, from anywhere within my LAN. (No second computer needed.) The goal of this effort was to […]

CQ CQ de WR9R…

Welcome to the new landing place of WR9R. I hope to make good use of this cyber-space. 73,Larry