Dipole versus wideband magnetic loop performance simulations show that a good active loop will stack up fairly well on the HF ham bands. Read more
Category: Ham Radio
Magnetic Loop Magic Continues – Wideband Next
Looking back, I have had a lot of fun with magnetic loop magic. Next up, I will try my hand at wideband active loops for diversity reception. Read more
Watching Digital Radio Signals
If you enjoy looking at signals, you will love watching digital radio signals. Many of these exist across the radio spectrum, from long waves to microwaves. Read more
Translation Tool – Reading Swedish Radio Magazines
Using free translation tool, you can now read foreign radio magazines in your native language. I translated the Swedish radio experimenters magazine Resonans. Read more
Faraday, Maxwell – Scientific Heroes Remembered
Take a moment to reflect on the 19th Century giants Faraday, Maxwell. These wonderful scientists laid the foundations for modern physics and our radio hobbies. Read more
Red Pitaya Ham Radio Homebrew
Take the leap into Red Pitaya ham radio homebrew. Most of what you need for a DIY receiver or transceiver is on this amazing little device. Read more
Ham Radio Beamforming with Phased Arrays
Antenna phasing is used for ham radio beamforming and shortwave listening, especially on the lower bands where conventional beams are not feasible. Read more
Define Hobby – What it Means to Me
How do you define hobby? Interestingly, the concept of a hobby is very loosely defined. So I will take a crack at it. Read more
Millennial Hams – Today’s Generation Steps Up
Ham radio will look much different fifty hears from now. How different? The activity of millennial hams today might provide some clues. Read more
HandsOn Radio, Ward Silver N0AX
Sadly, the HandsOn Radio column in QST is ending its fifteen year run. I will miss Ward Silver’s short learning articles very much. Read more