Handy Talky Madness (Part 1): Old School and Analog
I love handy talkies (HTs). Some might call it an addiction. So, let’s talk about them. Since there is way too much information for one blog alone, I’ll be covering […]
An Amateur Radio Blog by DX Engineering Articles written by: Elizabeth Klinc, KE8FMJ
Elizabeth Klinc, KE8FMJ, is District Emergency Coordinator, D3 Ohio ARES.
Technical Articles
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Software for Mac and Apple Users
For better or for worse, I am an all-Mac and Apple user. I could write articles for days arguing the benefits and, yes, downfalls of that choice, but I’ll stick […]
HAM Radio 101
ARRL EMCOMM Training
Be prepared to help your community during a disaster. Get the special training required to be an ARRL emergency communications volunteer. ARRL’s online courses are offered in a variety of […]
EMCOMM
EMCOMM in Action: Providing Communications Support for the Pan Ohio Hope Ride
The Pan Ohio Hope Ride (POHR) is a noncompetitive one–, two–, or four-day cycling event that supports the American Cancer Society. Either as an individual or part of a team, […]
HAM Radio 101
Etiquette in Amateur Radio
Whether you have a brand-new license, haven’t been active in a long time, or just need a little refresher, it is understandable that getting on the air can be intimidating […]
FT8
FT8: Saving or Destroying Ham Radio?
Let me start by saying that this is an OPINION PIECE. Everybody has an opinion. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I try to explore all sides, but […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: Operating Procedures and Tactical Callsigns
Operating Procedures The following suggestions are intended to help you become a better operator whether participating in a ham radio contest or public service event. The first thing to remember […]
Field Day
Amateur Radio Mic Fright and GOTA Stations
Mic fright is a general term for anxiety leading to freezing, choking, and/or hesitating when speaking into a microphone. The physiological response of worrying about saying the correct thing to […]
EMCOMM / Technical Articles
EMCOMM: A Look at Break Tags and Prowords Used During Emergency Communications
Break Tags Break Tags are a method of getting attention and establishing message priority. They have been used with great success in large public/emergency services nets. There are seven common […]
FT8 / Technical Articles
Is There a Place for FT8 in the Ham Radio Contest World?
Some types of automation have long been accepted in contesting: keyers, DVKs, keyboard CW, auto-repeat CQ, history files, and decoders for RTTY. Other types of automation have not been accepted […]
