ARRL (American Radio Relay League) Overview
ARRL stands for the American Radio Relay League, the largest membership association of Amateur Radio enthusiasts in the U.S. When you become a member, you’re supporting a non-profit organization that […]
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HAM Radio 101
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Word of the Day: Why Do Hams Call it a “Shack?”
Many of us bought our first computers at Radio Shack in the late 70s, danced to the B-52’s “Love Shack” in the late 80s, and watched Shaq O’Neal dominate opponents […]
HAM Radio 101
What is a Multiplier, or Mult, in Ham Radio Contesting?
Most, but not all, contests compute the final score as the product of QSO points and a tally of zones, countries, prefixes or other unique characteristics. Since they impact the […]
HAM Radio 101
AMSAT Overview (Word of the Day)
Based in Maryland, AMSAT (North America), the Amateur Radio Satellite Corp., is a volunteer organization that is celebrating 50 years of designing, building, launching, and commanding Amateur Radio satellites. It […]
HAM Radio 101
What is “Moonbounce?”
Moonbounce, also known as Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication, is a popular technique used by Amateur Radio enthusiasts to communicate over great distances primarily using the 2M, 70cm, and 23cm bands—most commonly […]
HAM Radio 101
What is Split Operation in Ham Radio?
Split means transmitting on one frequency and listening on another. This helps everyone hear the DX station better so they can time their calls, follow instructions, and not create unnecessary […]
HAM Radio 101
Why is North Korea a Coveted DXCC Entity?
There are many reasons why certain DXCC entities are harder than others to record in our log books. Some are environmentally protected areas. Governing bodies rarely grant permission to operate […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day (Reflector): What is Reflector on an Antenna?
When referring to an antenna, or specifically, a Yagi or quad antenna, the reflector is the parasitic (e.g., not fed with coax) element of the antenna that lies behind (opposite […]
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DX Engineering Now Offers Canadian Customers Free Shipping on Orders Over $299.00
Ham radio enthusiasts north of the border can now get amateur radio gear for less thanks to a new, limited-time free shipping deal from DX Engineering. The company has announced […]
Events / HAM Radio 101
South Orkney Islands DXpedition 2020 Overview
The last Word of the Day post highlighted the Islands on the Air (IOTA) program, which encourages Amateur Radio operators to makes QSOs with stations operating from the Earth’s vast […]
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