Recently, we have talked about ham radio technical articles in QST as well as the ARRL Handbook. Time to consider ham experimenter’s QEX. Read more
Category: Ham Radio
My ARRL Handbook Collection
For nearly a century, we have all read and learned a lot from the ARRL Handbook for radio communications. How many have you owned? Read more
Curate Technical Ideas for Ham Radio Hobbyists
We need a journal to curate technical ideas – good ones – for ham radio hobbyists. Does QST magazine still meet that mission? Read more
Reading QST Magazine for Fifty Years
I have been reading QST magazine for more than fifty years, since I was first licensed in 1967. How has it changed over time, and why? Read more
Remote Antenna Switch Project – Why Bother?
Why bother with a lengthy and oft frustrating remote antenna switch project? Well, the joy of success, of course. Read more
Remote Antenna Switch Enclosure – Plastic or Metal
My 6:1 remote antenna switch enclosure turned out well. It’s made from plastic with metallic spray for shielding. Read more
Remote Coaxial Antenna Switches from China
For the price, these remote coaxial antenna switches from China provide an easy way to switch a wideband loop array between multiple dual channel receivers. Read more
Canadian Prairies QSO Party Inaugural
So, I entered the Canadian Prairies QSO Party last weekend. Also, I installed and used N1MM+ contest logging software for the first time. Read more
Shared Foundation for Ham Radio Proficiency
Up until this point, we have focused on you individually, in terms of your personal motivation and foundation for proficiency. Now it’s time to consider your shared foundation. Read more
Personal Foundation for Ham Radio Proficiency
Along your journey, you should build and nurture your personal foundation for ham radio proficiency. Ideally, these are building blocks for growth. Read more