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...
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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...
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...
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.
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...
Volunteer Monitor Program Cautions against Operating Beyond License Privileges
Many of the Advisory Notices sent out each month by the ARRL Volunteer Monitor Program go to stations heard operating outside...
Number Stations, Jammers & War Propaganda On Shortwave Radio Happening Now!
Number Stations, Jammers & War Propaganda On Shortwave Radio Happening Now Antenna 10 Element Triple Monobander 80/40/20m – OptiBeam...
Where to buy Toroids for Ham Radio
In this video, we talk about some of the best places to get toroids for your ham radio needs....
ARRL’s new digital contest – all YOU need to know!
ARRL’s new digital contest – all YOU need to know! Contest Objective: Amateurs worldwide contact and exchange QSO information with...
What to do with Excess Cable?
Mike, K7MHM, has some extra coax. Watch to learn more. Antenna MONSTER YAGI FOR 20M December 03, 2015 No...
Ukraine: DARC provides an update
Germany’s DARC reports in Romania radio amateurs have been contacted by the government to offer their expertise should the...
Joe Reisert, W1JR, Wins the February 2022 QST Cover Plaque Award
The winning article for the February 2022 QST Cover Plaque award is “12- and 17-Meter Antenna Design,” by Joe...
ARRL Seeks Exemption from Proposed US Forest Service Communication Facility Fees; Comment Period to be Re-Opened Through March 31
ARRL has filed comments with the US Forest Service (USFS) seeking an exemption for amateur radio facilities to a...
How To Receive & Track Lora Satellites – TinyGS
TinyGS Here we take a look at the TinyGS Lora Satellite project and how to receive their transmissions. TinyGS...