WARC—What Is It Good For?
For many amateurs, the WARC bands—30 meters (10.100-10.150 MHz), 17 meters (18.068-18.168 MHz), and 12 meters (24.890-24.990 MHz)—are like that quiet fishing spot by the lake you hesitate to tell […]
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Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Winter POTA Considerations
As we head into the winter months here in Ohio, I would typically put away my “POTA Hat.” I have always said I am a fair-weather POTA operator. I like […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Mapping Resources for POTA
I love activating parks, but even more, I enjoy finding new parks to activate. Picking a park and researching a good operating location is all part of the fun. From […]
Technical Articles
POTA: QRP or 100W—Which is Better?
If you spend any time hunting Parks on the Air® (POTA) stations or scrolling through activation reports, you’ll notice two very different approaches: the “turn it up to 100 watts […]
Antenna Tech
Insights from My Ham Radio Journey: There’s No Fooling Physics When You’re Choosing Antennas
For years I was in search of the “perfect antenna.” I wanted one antenna so I could work the most remote DX as well as nearby county nets. Knowing the […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Operating Accommodations for Seniors Part 2: Retirement Communities
We aren’t getting any younger—according to the ARRL, the average age of ham members is 68. It’s likely many of us are retired and will eventually consider downsizing. This might […]
Technical Articles
Operating Accommodations: Ham Radio for Seniors, Part 1
Amateur radio has always been a hobby for all ages, from curious teenagers building their first radio kit to retirees chatting across continents. However, as we age, we may find […]
Technical Articles
Operating Remotely with SmartSDR from FlexRadio
For hams who travel frequently, there are opportunities to operate while away from home. A few years ago, I spent nine days in the Pacific Northwest on a river cruise, […]
Technical Articles
The Joy and Satisfaction of Ham Radio Homebrewing
I love sitting around with some seasoned hams listening to them talk about “back in my day.” It truly makes me realize how convenient the hobby is today. In the […]
Technical Articles
Keeping Your Cool: Avoiding Heat Problems with Ham Radios
Every ham operator knows that heat is the silent enemy lurking behind every transmission. Whether you’re rag-chewing on 80 meters, running digital modes on FT8, or calling CQ in a […]
