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Echoes of CW: A Signal Corps Tribute to Virginia L. Scott and the WAVES of WWII

Looking at this historic painting brings back a flood of memories from my own time in the Signal Corps....

Coast Guard Cutter Chelan: Biggest, Costliest Coast Guard Vessel of its Era

Take a step back in time to November 26, 1928, and take a look at what was then described...

Beyond the Sunspots: Understanding 10 Meter Propagation

I have noticed a common theme regarding propagation on the 10 meter band. There is a wide perception that...

A Pileup? What It Is And How To Work One

Welcome to the chaotic, thrilling world of the HF pileup. When a rare station or a Parks On The...

What was your first major receiver?

I started in the ham radio and shortwave listening hobby in 1972. By 1975, this was my first real...

Senator Ted Cruz Highlights Amateur Radio Public Service (Memorial Weekend 2026)

Senator Ted Cruz, in this pre-Memorial-Day message, thanks amateur (ham) radio volunteers who serve the public through emergency communications,...

Powerhouse History: WLW, W8XAL, WSAI

The photograph, below, captures a compelling moment of technical mastery during the formative years of American broadcasting, set deep...