Anyone can learn to decode Morse. A few get really good at it. But, how well can a machine do it? I am going to find out. Read more
Category: Ham Radio
Amazingly, Morse Code Endures
You might find it amazing that Morse Code endures. Nearly 180 years since the first dot-dash was sent. Long before even radio. Read more
New HF Digital Modes Configuration
So, here’s my new HF digital modes configuration for my ham station. Works great on FT8 and FT4. Read more
My Flex 6300 Upgrade to Version 3
As my Flex Radio 6300 heads into its fifth year, I thought it was time for my Flex 6300 upgrade of the firmware and software to the latest version. Read more
Radio Propagation Basics in 2022
I spent some time writing about radio propagation basics in 2022. Unlike electronic circuits, sending signals through the ionosphere is really complex. Read more
Mastodon Social Network for Ham Radio
I am now up and running on the Mastodon Social Network, which promises to be a sane site for ham radio fans. And, maybe replace Twitter. Read more
Legacy Homebrew Challenges
Building a receiver from an old ARRL Handbook presents legacy homebrew challenges, particularly in the parts department. More on my Junior Miser’s Dream receiver. Read more
Building a First Receiver – You Can Go Back, But…
I wanted to know how I would have done building a first receiver from scratch. So, fifty years later, I found out. Read more
My Contest Station – Not Really
I don’t really do contests anymore. But, if I did, I think my contest station would feature my classic Yaesu FT1000D. Read more
Yagi versus Loop Antenna Patterns
When you compare Yagi versus loop antenna patterns, you won’t find as much difference as you may have expected. Read more