Study: Rapid Development of Satellite Mega-Constellations Risks Tragedies of the Commons
A study reported in Nature, “Satellite mega-constellations create risks in Low Earth Orbit, the atmosphere and on Earth,” in...
Monthly Archives: March 2022
The CHA TD 2.0 is a broadband (HF) Antenna
The CHA TD 2.0 is a broadband High Frequency (HF) antenna specially designed for short to long range portable and man-pack...
Small Cheap Linear Loaded 80m Dipole
The legs of this dipole are only 12.4m long (about 40 feet). Antenna Amazing How to Build a 4:1...
The FTM-200D – Overview, Functionality, and Questions
FTM-200D This is the episode you have been waiting for as we go over the * NEW * FTM-200D....
Three simultaneous transmissions from the Russian OTH
Three simultaneous transmissions from the Russian OTH (Over The Horizon; long range) Contayner radar in the 40 meter ham...
Former ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania SM, Traffic Handler Joe Ames, W3JY, SK
Former ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager Joseph A. “Joe” Ames, W3JY, of Paoli, Pennsylvania, died on March 5. An...
Antenna Height – why it is important, what are the benefits
The height of a radio antenna or radio aerial can have a significant impact on its performance, especially at...
Cubical Quad Antenna, is this the best directional antenna?
In this video I build a 2m cubical quad antenna. I show the parts I designed an 3D printed...
Use the Mast as the Antenna
Bill, AA6BD, wants to attach his antenna in a very common manner of attaching it to the back of...
PT5J x ZW5B – ARRL DX SSB 2022
Hello friends: Although it is not common for GADX stations to compete in the same category in international contests,...
Ukrainian Amateur Radio League – News
“Dear friends! The war continues in Ukraine. Many of us in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are...
HRWB 150 Portable Operating with Thomas K4SWL
In this episode we talk with Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, an avid portable HF operator and curator of qrper.com blog...
Powerblast 30 – A powerful 30 Watt 2.4Ghz RF Amplifier For QO-100 Groundstation
Here we take a look at, and test, the E-REON Powerblast 30 RF amplifier for 2.4 Ghz. Antenna New...
WB9KMO
Episode 391 – Rod Fritz – WB9KMO Rod Fritz, WB9KMO, is a fixer and builder, who is a pioneer...
FY/F4GPK French Guiana. From DXNews.com
Peter, F4GPK will be active as FY/F4GPK from Kourou, French Guiana, 7 – 17 March 2022.
Russian and Belarusian radio amateurs are therefore currently ineligible to participate in any event that is sponsored by the RSGB
“The normal stance of amateur radio is that it is apolitical. However, it is clear that recent actions by...
5UA99WS Niger. From DXNews.com
Giorgio, IU5HWS will be active as 5UA99WS from Niger, until 20 March 2022.
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2314 for Friday March 4th, 2022
– MEDIUM and SHORTWAVE CARRY MESSAGES TO EMBATTLED UKRAINE – IARU REGION 1 EMERGENCY TEST TAPS INTO SATELLITE –...
Letter: Union of Radio Amateurs of Russia
“Dear colleagues! On behalf of Russian radio amateurs, we appeal to all radio amateurs in the world and their...
Ukraine Maintains Ham Radio Silence in State of Emergency
Radio amateurs in Ukraine appear to be diligently maintaining radio silence as the state of emergency declared there just...
DX SUMMIT to Block Spots
A message from the operators of the DX Summit http://www.dxsummit.fi/ A state of emergency was declared in Ukraine just prior...
VP9/N1SV VP9I Bermuda Islands. From DXNews.com
N1SV will be active as VP9I from Bermuda Islands, IOTA NA – 005, in ARRL DX SSB Contest, 5...