Guide to September 2020 Ham Radio Contests
As we fondly bid farewell (okay, maybe not so fondly) to a summer of missed in-person get-togethers and social distancing, we welcome in a host of Ham radio contests to […]
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HAM Radio 101
Earn Your ARRL VUCC Award
There’s a lot more to being a Ham than working HF. Just ask the operators who devote their on-air time to earning the ARRL’s VHF/UHF Century Club Award (VUCC). The […]
Events
Guide to July Ham Radio Contests
Make your own fireworks this summer by logging some CW, SSB, RTTY, and digital QSOs. Here are a few July contests to help you stay cool inside while the weather […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
Put My Antenna in the Attic? That Can’t Work, Can It?
In the attic, you ask? Yes, in the attic! Many Hams, including many of you reading this, are limited by HOA or other outdoor antenna restrictions. But even if you […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Satellite Roving: More Grids Than You Can Shake a Yagi At
I’ve long been an advocate for operating on the Other Side of the Pileup. Taking your gear with you on vacation or a business trip gives you the opportunity to […]
Events
A Guide to June Ham Radio Contests and Events
Kick off the summer on the air! June beckons with great operating events and contests. In addition to Field Day (June 27-28), here are just a few to circle on […]
Events
Guide to January Ham Radio Contests
For Ham Radio contesters, a new year means exciting opportunities to sharpen skills, move up in the competitive standings, try something new like RTTY or moonbounce, enjoy the leisurely pace […]
HAM Radio 101
What is the VHF/UHF Century Club?
If working UHF/VHF is more your style (or all your budget will allow), there are still lots of ways to have fun on the air and get recognized for your […]
Events / HAM Radio 101
Guide to 2019 Fall Contesting Season
It’s September—the time of year when gridiron giants strap on helmets and shoulder pads while us amateurs strap on headphones and fill our cups with high-octane java for some serious […]
Technical Articles
The Hows and Whys of Operating on Two Meters or Six During the Summer Months
Let’s face it: The HF bands haven’t been that great for a while. Trying to enjoy Ham Radio during the bottom of the 11-year solar cycle can be tough. The […]
