Field Day Strategies to Maximize Scores… and Fun
Since 1933, ARRL’s Field Day has been arguably the most popular event in ham radio. It is a rite of passage of sorts, with many hams citing the event as […]
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5 Myths About Ham Radio
Whenever somebody finds out that I’m a ham radio operator, I’m peppered with a lot of questions. These are the same questions lots of other hams get, and they often […]
HAM Radio 101
Four Myths about Ham Radio QRP Operating
QRP has certainly been a divisive topic over the decades. Some swear by it, others swear AT it! There is no question that QRP operating poses challenges that most larger […]
Technical Articles
DXing on the Ham Radio Satellites
For those interested in satellite operating, the current climate of low-earth orbit (LEO) “birds” offers the chance to pursue contacts within a good-sized coverage area. Most operators are content to […]
Events
Why ARRL Sweepstakes is the Best Contest of All
When contest season begins at the end of September, there are many great events that contest veterans look forward to, but nothing compares to ARRL Sweepstakes. With roots going back […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Basics: QSL Card Info and Etiquette
For over a century, hams have exchanged QSL cards to confirm two-way contacts between each other. Originally used to facilitate technical details about a station’s qualities, over time they morphed […]
Technical Articles
The Path to 488: The GridMaster Award for Satellite Operators
Those new to satellite operating are generally thrilled when they finally talk to another person through an object orbiting in space. As the number of contacts starts to grow, many […]
HAM Radio 101
Video—FM Satellite Etiquette: Five Tips for Better Satellite Success
With interest in ham radio satellites at an all-time high, it’s more important than ever for both new and longtime amateurs to review best practices for operating the FM birds—one […]
HAM Radio 101
Memories of Field Day
Field Day… it’s not just an operating event, it’s the holiest ham radio weekend on the calendar in the U.S. and Canada. Since 1933, hams have been taking gear to […]
HAM Radio 101
My First Steps in Ham Radio
Radio bit me at a very early age, and it bit hard. At home in Urbana, Illinois, I was doing broadcast band DXing when I was four and had my […]