As I approach 70, it’s time to look back at my radio life through solar cycles. I have enjoyed my hobby through five cycles, and hope to get a bit of joy from the sixth. Read more
Category: Ham Radio
iPad 2 ARRL Magazine Reader – New Life for Old Tablet
It turns out that the ARRL magazines app does not work with older versions of Apple iOS. Good news, though, is you can revive an iPad 2 ARRL Magazine Reader by just using the browser. Read more
Crossed Loop Performance – Null Your RFI
Time for us to check out crossed loop performance for reducing local RFI. You will find the above picture worth a thousand words. Here’s few more. Read more
Read On The Air Magazine
Becky and her team have done a great job researching ham interests, then developing and publishing On The Air magazine from the ARRL. Read more
ARRL Membership Value Proposition Increases
Check our the new ARRL membership value proposition. You can get their four leading magazines for the price of one! Well done. Read more
World Amateur Radio Day
Today is World Amateur Radio Day. Not a big deal, but you should do something to celebrate. Read more
Useful Coax Cable Adapters
If you are a radio nut like me, your junk box is probably full of useful coax cable adapters. Boy, these sure come in handy. Read more
Remember Heathkit Assembly
Pretty much every radio amateur of my generation will remember Heathkit assembly. We built and used these electronics kits for many years. Read more
Saltwater Antenna Covers HF and Upwards
Saltwater might be 4 million times less conductive than copper. And yet, a saltwater antenna works, even at HF. Amazing! Read more
630 meters Ham Radio – Old is New, Again
One of the interesting things you can do with a wideband loop antenna is listen to 630 meters ham radio activity. So, what the heck is 630 meters? Read more