Product Reviews
Here’s a great opportunity to take advantage of a compact and versatile delta loop antenna when operating in the field. Offering 80-6M coverage and power handling of 500W PEP/200W Digital […]
Technical Articles
If you read my previous column about becoming a Parks on the Air® (POTA) activator, then you know I like portable operating. It started with Ohio State Parks On The […]
Events / Ham Culture & Entertainment
I’ve been interested in portable operating for years. I enjoy putting a station on the air where one didn’t exist yesterday. Since a trip to Bouvet Island isn’t in my […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
Several months ago I saw a non-ham friend at the park. During our chat, he happened to look at the call sign license plate on my SUV. “Ham radio? Are […]
Q&A
What do you do if you’re an amateur radio enthusiast who wants to get full enjoyment out of your favorite hobby without drawing the attention of your homeowner’s association or […]
Technical Articles
No matter what kind of operating you do, sooner or later you’ll need a “gadget” that isn’t readily available commercially. Maybe you’ll need a special switch or an interface between […]
DC Power
Most new hams start with an HT (handie-talkie) radio. They’re very affordable, portable, and will get you on the air quickly. No one has to think about batteries and chargers—they’re […]
Technical Articles
This is the second installment of a two-part article about RF when you are operating “in the field,” meaning away from a fixed station. For example, when you are operating […]
Antenna Tech
Whether you’re a seasoned ham or buying your first antenna, choosing the right one is more about how you operate as an individual and less about the antenna’s capabilities. In […]
Field Day
There is no shortage of thoughts on what’s the ideal rig for making more QSOs when operating away from the home station, especially with the soaring popularity of POTA, SOTA, […]