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K1USN Slow Speed Test: 2000Z-2100Z, Jul 12 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Maximum 20 wpm Name + (state/province/country) |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO (starting with Jan 4 contest) |
Β | Multipliers: | Each state/province/country once per band W/VE do not count as country mults (starting with Jan 4 contest) |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 2359Z July 14, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html |
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SKCC Weekend Sprintathon: 1200Z, Jul 13 to 2400Z, Jul 14 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Awards: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Multi-Op |
Β | Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + Name + (SKCC No./"NONE") |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO Bonus Points: (see rules) |
Β | Multipliers: | Each state, province, or country once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x total mults) + bonus points |
Β | Submit logs by: | 2359Z July 21, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/submit-display.php |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://www.skccgroup.com/operating_activities/weekend_sprintathon/ |
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IARU HF World Championship: 1200Z, Jul 13 to 1200Z, Jul 14 | ||
Β | Mode: | CW, Phone |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (CW/Phone/Mixed) (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Unlimited (CW/Phone/Mixed) (QRP/Low/High) Single Op Overlay: Youth Multi-Single Multi-Two Low IARU Member Society HQ |
Β | Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | IARU HQ: RS(T) + IARU Society Non-HQ: RS(T) + ITU Zone No. |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band per mode |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with same zone or with HQ stations 3 points per QSO with different zone on same continent 5 points per QSO with different zone on different continent |
Β | Multipliers: | Each ITU zone once per band Each IARU HQ and each IARU official once per band |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 1200Z July 21, 2024 |
Β | E-mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Upload log at: | http://contest-log-submission.arrl.org/ |
Β | Mail logs to: | ARRL Contest Logs IARU HF World Championship Box 310905 Newington, CT 06111 USA |
Β | Find rules at: | http://www.arrl.org/iaru-hf-world-championship |
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QRP ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint: 2000Z-2300Z, Jul 14 | ||
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | All Band Single Band High Bands Low Bands |
Β | Exchange: | RST + (state/province/country) + (ARCI no./power) |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 5 points per QSO with ARCI member 4 points per non-member QSO with different continent 2 points per non-member QSO with same continent Bonus Points: 2000 points per band for using homebrew transmitter Bonus Points: 3000 points per band for using homebrew receiver Bonus Points: 5000 points per band for using homebrew transceiver Bonus Points: 5000 points for operating portable with emergency power and temporary antennas |
Β | Multipliers: | States, once per band VE Provinces, once per band Countries, once per band Power Mult: >5W=x1, 1-5W=x7, 250mW-1W=x10, 55-250mW=15x, <55mW=20x |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = (total QSO points x (state mults + province mults + country mults) x power mult) + bonus points |
Β | Submit logs by: | July 28, 2024 |
Β | E-mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Upload log at: | http://www.qrpcontest.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | http://qrparci.org/contest/summer-homebrew-sprint-2020 |
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4 States QRP Group Second Sunday Sprint: 0000Z-0200Z, Jul 15 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | North America |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW, SSB |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op |
Β | Max power: | CW: 5 watts, SSB: 10 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Member: RS(T) + (State/Province/Country) + Member No. Non-member: RS(T) + (State/Province/Country) + Power |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with non-member 2 points per QSO with member |
Β | Multipliers: | (none) |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points |
Β | Submit logs by: | July 17, 2024 |
Β | E-mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://qrpcontest.com/4sqrp |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | http://www.4sqrp.com/SSS/sss_rules.pdf |
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K1USN Slow Speed Test: 0000Z-0100Z, Jul 15 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Maximum 20 wpm Name + (state/province/country) |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO (starting with Jan 4 contest) |
Β | Multipliers: | Each state/province/country once per band W/VE do not count as country mults (starting with Jan 4 contest) |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 2359Z July 17, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html |
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ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1300Z-1400Z, Jul 15 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Name + QSO No. |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each call once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0400Z July 18, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ |
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OK1WC Memorial (MWC): 1630Z-1729Z, Jul 15 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 80, 40m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op All Band (QRP/Low) Single Op Single Band (QRP/Low) |
Β | Max power: | LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | RST + Serial No. |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each last character of worked station call suffix once per band |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0600Z July 19, 2024 |
Β | E-mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Upload log at: | https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=logs |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://memorial-ok1wc.cz/index.php?page=rules2l |
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RSGB FT4 Contest: 1900Z-2030Z, Jul 15 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | United Kingdom |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | FT4 |
Β | Bands: | 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | 100W 10W |
Β | Exchange: | Signal report |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO 5 points per QSO with HQ stations G#6XX |
Β | Multipliers: | Each DXCC country once per band Each HQ station G#6XX once per band |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 2030Z July 16, 2024 |
Β | Upload log at: | https://www.rsgbcc.org/cgi-bin/hfenter.pl |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://www.rsgbcc.org/hf/rules/2024/r80m_ft4.shtml |
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ICWC Medium Speed Test: 1900Z-2000Z, Jul 15 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Name + QSO No. |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each call once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0400Z July 18, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ |
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Worldwide Sideband Activity Contest: 0100Z-0159Z, Jul 16 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | SSB |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10, 6m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) Overlay: Youth (26 years old or younger) Youth YL (female 26 years old or younger) YL (female older than 26 years |
Β | Max power: | HP: 1500 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | RS + age group (OM, YL, Youth YL or Youth) |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO with OM 5 points per QSO with YL 10 points per QSO with Youth 15 points per QSO with Youth YL |
Β | Multipliers: | Each DXCC once per band |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0159Z July 17, 2024 |
Β | E-mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Upload log at: | https://logs.wwsac.com/ |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://wwsac.com/rules.html |
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ICWC Medium Speed Test: 0300Z-0400Z, Jul 16 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Name + QSO No. |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each call once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0400Z July 18, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://internationalcwcouncil.org/mst-contest/ |
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ZL Sprint: 0800Z-0829Z (CW), Jul 16 and 0830Z-0859Z (SSB), Jul 16 and 0900Z-0929Z (FT4), Jul 16 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW, SSB, FT4 |
Β | Bands: | 80m Only |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (CW/SSB/Digital/Mixed)(QRP/High) |
Β | Max power: | Open: 100 watts QRP: CW/FT4: 5 Watts, SSB: 10 Watts |
Β | Exchange: | CW/SSB: RS(T) + Outside Temperature (C) FT4: 4-character grid square |
Β | Work stations: | Once per mode section |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | (none) |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0929Z July 17, 2024 |
Β | E-mail logs to: | markzl3ab[at]gmail[dot]com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://www.nzart.org.nz/activities/contests/sprints/ |
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Phone Weekly Test: 0230Z-0300Z, Jul 17 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | North America |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | SSB |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op |
Β | Max power: | 100 watts |
Β | Exchange: | NA: Name + (state/province/country) non-NA: Name |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | NA station: 1 point per QSO non-NA station: 1 point per QSO with an NA station |
Β | Multipliers: | Each US state (including KH6/KL7) once per band Each VE province/territory once per band Each North American country (except W/VE) once per band |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0300Z July 19, 2024 |
Β | E-mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | http://www.perluma.com/Phone_Fray_Contest_Rules.pdf |
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A1Club AWT: 1200Z-1300Z, Jul 17 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Member: RST + Name |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each call once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | July 22, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://a1club.org/contest/awt/ |
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CWops Test (CWT): 1300Z-1400Z, Jul 17 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Awards: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each call once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0800Z July 20, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ |
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VHF-UHF FT8 Activity Contest: 1700Z-2100Z, Jul 17 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Europe |
Β | Participation: | Europe |
Β | Mode: | FT8 |
Β | Bands: | 1.2G |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (Low/High) Multi-Op |
Β | Max power: | HP: >50 watts LP: 50 watts |
Β | Exchange: | 4-character grid square |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each grid square |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 2359Z July 22, 2024 |
Β | E-mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Upload log at: | http://www.ft8activity.eu/index.php/en/upload-log |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | http://www.ft8activity.eu/index.php/en/ |
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Mini-Test 40: 1700Z-1759Z, Jul 17 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 40m Only |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | RST + Serial No. |
Β | Work stations: | Once per 10 minute period |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each call once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | July 19, 2024 |
Β | Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | http://minitest.narod.ru/ |
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Mini-Test 80: 1800Z-1859Z, Jul 17 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 80m Only |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | RST + Serial No. |
Β | Work stations: | Once per 10 minute period |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each call once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | July 19, 2024 |
Β | Upload log at: | https://ua9qcq.com/hf-logs.php |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | http://minitest.narod.ru/ |
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CWops Test (CWT): 1900Z-2000Z, Jul 17 | ||
Β | Geographic Focus: | Worldwide |
Β | Participation: | Worldwide |
Β | Awards: | Worldwide |
Β | Mode: | CW |
Β | Bands: | 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, 10m |
Β | Classes: | Single Op (QRP/Low/High) |
Β | Max power: | HP: >100 watts LP: 100 watts QRP: 5 watts |
Β | Exchange: | Member: Name + Member No./"CWA" non-Member: Name + (state/province/country) |
Β | Work stations: | Once per band |
Β | QSO Points: | 1 point per QSO |
Β | Multipliers: | Each call once |
Β | Score Calculation: | Total score = total QSO points x total mults |
Β | Submit logs by: | 0800Z July 20, 2024 |
Β | Post log summary at: | http://www.3830scores.com |
Β | Mail logs to: | (none) |
Β | Find rules at: | https://cwops.org/cwops-tests/ |
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Known YL netsΒ YL Nets2.xlsx (ylrl.net)
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New User Guide- New User Guide
Submit qrz qso to LOTW - QRZ to LOTW
more on arrl lotw go to WWW.ARRL.ORG/LOTW
You can find a complete listing of the requirement for a country or countries at Operating Information by Country. This includes most countries, including CEPT and IARP participating countries.
How can I operate when CEPT or IARP isn't possible?
Yes. It is possible to obtain a permit a permit for almost every country in the world. Although ARRL maintains paper files at HQ, the most up-to-date information on obtaining permission to operate in a country can be found online at the ARRL Web site or on the Web site of Veikko Komppa, OH2MCN. ARRL HQ and Veke, OH2MCN, work together to make sure that up-to-date information appears.
This can include information on the national Amateur Radio society, repeaters and local clubs. Information on travel warnings in a particular country can be obtained from the US Department of State with the primary purpose of alerting the public to adverse conditions in specific countries.
Submit your application as much in advance of your trip as possible. It may take 30 to 90 days or more to be processed. Do not forget to keep a photocopy of everything you send for future reference. This does not guarantee that you will get operating permission, but it is a start. In many cases, it is important to have contacts in a country and the IARU society of that country may be helpful. What are my privileges are in the country I will visit? When operating under CEPT or IARP, there are two classes: Class 1 licensees are those who have demonstrated proficiency in Morse code to the licensing agency. They may operate with the same privileges they are authorized in their home country provided that they do not exceed those privileges granted to the highest class license available in the country. Class 2 licensees have not demonstrated proficiency in Morse code to their national telecommunications agency and are limited to privileges above 50 MHz. If the country does not participate in CEPT or IARP, the privileges are whatever the telecommunications agency granting the reciprocal operating authority says that they are. If not specified, the ITU Regional provisions apply generally, but there may be exceptions. How can I operate my station in Canada? When a US amateur operates in Canada, simply bring your FCC license, proof of your US citizenship (a birth certificate or other proof) and identify as call / Canadian identifier, like N1KB/VE3. At least once during the communication, you must state your geographical location, like "30 km north of Toronto."
http://www.arrl.org/us-amateurs-operating-overseas
so remember there are hams who have been in this hobby for many many years
(that have been logging with paper and pen)
also remember there are brand new hams (we need a lot more of them
(kids/children/teenagers\yl's) who will not like
keep track of the qso's they have >>>>> so we must show them how to log online.
logging qso's are done so that some ham can achieve certificate,
meet new friends and lots more.
Log into to QRZ.com
Look for the LOGBOOK Button in the right along side your CALL Button.
Click on the Logbook Button to enter your logbook.
If you agree with a QSO Record click on the green check to confirm it.
if you need more help KA1ULN@ARRL.NET
Looks larger than it is, but it's the size of a small toolbox |
The switch on the side selects whether the ac charge adapter or a solar panel would be used to charge the battery. I didn't want both accidentally connected at the same time. |
The power connections and a switch to cut of all power to devices. I marked the bottom pair of powerpole connectors (somewhat crudely) to indicate that the ac adapter is plugged in there. |
The view when opening the lid. Note that the solar panel fits perfectly just inside the lid. This wasn't planned, but a nice feature |