Easy Building Projects for New Hams
One of the most fun activities in Ham radio is learning to build your own equipment. In the early years of amateur radio, long before factory-built equipment was easily available, […]
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Technical Articles
Technical Articles
How to Build Your First HF Station
First of all, congratulations on starting your first HF station! You will be joining a long tradition of Hams with roots in the spark era all the way through to […]
Technical Articles
What to Expect at Your Ham Radio License Exam
In the past, amateur radio license tests were conducted by FCC employees at federal office buildings. Today, the tests are offered by volunteer examiners (VE) who really do want you […]
HAM Radio 101
Want to Put Your Ham Radio Skills to Good Use? Get Involved in EmComm!
One of the missions of the Amateur Radio Service is for amateur radio operators to provide public service and emergency communications (EmComm) when needed. We act as a voluntary noncommercial […]
Technical Articles
Spring Station Inspection Tips
As I am writing (March 23, 2020) more and more of us are staying home and maybe spending time in our Ham stations. We are fortunate to have amateur radio […]
Events
The World’s Islands, Lighthouses, and Beaches Make Great Mini DXpeditions
For operators who have always wanted to venture beyond the confines of the shack, Ham Radio offers a world of opportunities—breathtaking views, exotic locales, historic sites, and the prestige and […]
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Holiday Gifts for Hams
Do you have a friend who keeps telling you he’s finally going to get his Technician license, but when the next class comes up he always has an excuse why […]
Technical Articles
Technician Training, Club Fun: The FM Simplex Contest
Technicians comprise about half of the licensed Ham Radio population in the United States. While there’s a lot of stuff you can do in ham radio with a Tech ticket, […]
Events
Scouts Worldwide Prepare for Jamboree-on-the-Air 2019
In a few weeks, boys and girls from around the world will be celebrating a Ham Radio event that has captured the imaginations of countless youth for 61 years—Jamboree-on-the-Air (JOTA). […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: COMPACTenna
From time to time, our Word of the Day feature will highlight an innovative product from the world of Ham Radio. Today, we look at COMPACTenna’s patented line of small, […]
