This is the final installment on my analysis of the RAC Survey 2021 on Canadian amateur operators. The previous article examined RF power reported by this national sample of ham operators. The other shoe on power use is the prospect of gain residing in the antenna used for transmitting. I begin with the HF through […]
Now and then I hit the sweet spot regarding my CW progress. For a while now I have jumped up to 38wpm contesting style CW. At this point in my practice time, I make around 2-4 mistakes per 10-minute session but then a perfect score happens ...
As amateur radio operators, we’re always prepared for the unexpected—whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, family pets getting eaten, or an emergency communication scenario. This September, as we observe National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect time to ensure that all aspects of our emergency readiness are covered. One often overlooked but vital aspect … Continue reading Back Up Your Computers: A Critical Part of National Preparedness Month
Lately, I’ve been getting questions about whether a ham needs to log radio contacts, whether they need to submit a log, and how to do it. Logging is a complex topic that can require a long and detailed explanation, but I am going to focus on the questions I’ve been hearing lately. I’ll also provide some links for further investigation. Continue reading Should I Submit A Log?
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AmateurLogic.TV Episode 197 is now available for download. Convert a PC power supply for use on the bench. A Ground Mounted Receiving Loop, literally. 12 volt 18650 Lithium Battery Box for UPS replacement. Announcing AmateurLogic’s 19th Anniversary Contest. Win an Icom IC-705 transceiver. Plus GigaParts, Intellitron accessories and Messi & Paoloni premium coax. Details at … Continue reading AmateurLogic 197: Happy Friday 13th
NASA to develop Lunar Time Standard NASA will coordinate with U.S. government stakeholders, partners, and international standards organizations to establish a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC). NASA Build the Frankentenna The ultimate portable Ham Radio vertical antenna. KB9VBR Exploring international analog TV from leaky cable TV networks via the Airspy Server Network Use SDR# and the […]
Hello and welcome to the 555th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts discuss the Cloudlog fork known as Wavelog. Topics include download location, installation …
Everyone wants to know how their signal sounds on the air and often the best way to find out is a signal report from other ham radio operators. The standard signal reporting method for amateur radio is the RST (Readability-Signal Strength-Tone) system. See Practical Signal Reports on HamRadioSchool.com. When using 2m FM on Summits On The Air (SOTA), we can Continue reading SOTA Signal Reports Using 2m FM
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In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Colin Butler M6BOY and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's featu...
The highest sunspot number in 23 years Fall 2001 was the last time sunspot counts were this high. SpaceWeather.com APRS Foundation accepting members Becoming a member helps secure the future of APRS and assists with the foundation’s operating costs. Amateur Radio National Traffic System celebrates 75 years As NTS 2.0 emerges to modernize the radiogram […]
Commemorating 80 years An important stage in the liberation of Western EuropeOperation Market Garden was an Allied military operation during the Second World War fought in the German-occupied Netherlands from 17 to 25 September 1944. Its objective...
This livestream recording is from September 1, 2024 – the NW7US Radio Communications Channel Livestream. We do this livestream every Sunday at 21:15 UTC. Here is the link to the livestream from this past Sunday: The livestream list is here: https://www.youtube.com/@nw7us/streams I hope to see you in our livestream live chat, during the next session […]
This ground rod took forever to pound in. I had the opportunity in the spring to pick up free of charge 2 copper-clad 8-foot ground rods free of charge as long as I picked them up. It was about an hour's drive for me but free ground rods were wel...
We're back!With another big issue to start the fall season. The September-October 2024 Communicator, digital periodical of Surrey Amateur Radio Communications is now available for viewing or download. Some great projects and articles in this issue...
Ham College episode 116 is now available for download. Ham College 116 Technician Exam Questions Part 3. T1C – Licensing: classes, sequential and vanity call sign systems, places where the Amateur Radio Service is regulated by the FCC, name and address on FCC license database, term, renewal, grace period, maintaining mailing address; International communications Early … Continue reading Ham College 116
Yaesu, Icom & Kenwood highlight new transceivers The big three Amateur Radio transceiver manufacturers each featured new transceivers at Ham Fair in Japan this past week. Amateur Radio Daily QRP success story We all have these cherished moments that make our hobby so wonderful. VE3IPS ARRL urges protecting the Amateur Radio 902-928 MHz band A […]
Hello and welcome to Epiosde 553 of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this short topics episode, the hosts discuss the recent troubles and resolutions at the ARRL, a RISC-V …
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the new...
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 196 is now available for download. George visited with friends at Huntsville Hamfest 2024 and found a few new interesting items. Tom Apalenek, WA2IVD with A-2-Z.tech introduced several unique helper products. Steve Molo, KI4KWR from GigaParts talks about the new Intellitron line of ham radio goodies. Meet Jerry Lynch, KE9AKK Sales Manager at … Continue reading AmateurLogic 196: Huntsville Hamfest 2024
The news is out the new Icom IC 7760 is out with a bit of a lunch bag letdown feeling among hams. As Rob Sherwood put in on the 7610 groups io site:"Unless I am missing something, why would I "upgrade" from a 7610 to a 7760? With mini...
ARRL IT security incident – Report to members ARRL agreed to pay a $1 million ransom. ARRL Freebeacon: FreeDV based beacon service Listens for a trigger string in a FreeDV text message, then transmits a reply. VK2ZIW What’s new at Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications I can hardly express how large this warehouse […]
Hello and welcome to the 552nd episode of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this episode, the hosts take a preliminary deep dive into the Proxmox virtualization environment. Proxmox is …
Join us, every Sunday at 21:15 UTC (5:15 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, 4:15 PM Standard), for an informal livestream chat session about: – current space weather — the Sun/Earth connection — including sunspot activity, solar x-ray flares, and geomagnetic activity, as well as, – current radio signal propagation conditions on the shortwave (high-frequency, or HF) […]
Lately, I’ve encountered many people who apparently believe their radio is a Talisman. What is a Talisman, you say? Talisman – An object marked with magical signs and believed to confer on its bearer supernatural powers or protection. These people purchase some kind of two-way radio and have it stored away in their desk or closet, believing that having it Continue reading The Talisman Radio
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In the classic educational film titled “Electronics at Work,” produced by Westinghouse in 1943, viewers are introduced to the fascinating world of vacuum tubes. This film highlights the crucial role these devices played in both military and commercial sectors, including radio telecommunications, radar, and various industrial applications. The narrative suggests that vacuum tubes provided the […]