Ham Radio 101: Soldering Tips
Learning how to solder using proper techniques is a fundamental skill every ham should master. Whether you’re attaching connectors to a coaxial cable or constructing a balun, knowing how to […]
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HAM Radio 101
Ham Radio 101: Modes
What’s a “mode”? The term really has two meanings in ham radio, and the definitions overlap somewhat. An operating mode is a description of what you are doing to send […]
Antennas and Tuners / Products & Product Reviews
Reaching New Heights with Telescoping Masts for Ham Radio Operations
The telescopic antenna mast is popular with many hams. It’s simple to install and reasonably inexpensive to purchase, offering an alternative to a tower for supporting a modest antenna. A […]
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Pros and Cons of HF Attic Antennas
In a perfect world, all hams would have plenty of room for antennas. HOAs wouldn’t exist, and there would be no need to hide antennas in the attic (provided you […]
Station Accessories / Technical Articles
Ham Radio Equalizers | Getting the Most from Your Ham Radio’s Equalizer
Got a TX problem? Audio working against you? Chances are your radio has a solution built into its menu. Some call it transmit bandwidth (TBW) while others know it as […]
Technical Articles
What You Need to Know About MMDVM Hotspots
D-STAR, DMR, YSF—amateur radio always seems to have a strange affinity for acronyms. Here’s a new one to add to the alphabet soup: MMDVM. It’s what helps you connect to […]
HAM Radio 101
DX Files: Tales of the Radio Paranormal
Halloween is here, and you’re in for a treat! Skip Longpath, custodian of the archives, has hand-picked several of the DX Files for your enjoyment–ones usually not available to the […]
HAM Radio 101
222 MHz: Is Anybody There?
“W8XYZ listening 223.500.” Whether you get a response or silence could depend on where you’re located. Calls in some locations in the United States—major metro areas in states like New […]
Technical Articles
Family-Friendly GMRS Radios
The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) today is what CB radio was originally intended to be–a group of frequencies shared by individuals who maintained a civil environment on the air, […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
BOGged Down: Receive Antennas on the Ground
Many hams I know who are serious 160 and 80 meter operators use Beverage antennas to optimize HF reception. These antennas often make the difference in pulling a weak signal […]
