What to do next? Time to sit back and scope out my 2021 projects as we move past the pandemic. Lots of ideas but no decisions yet. Read more
Tag: hamradio
Year in Review 2020 Diversity Reception
I have been playing with dual channel SDR for a few years. But in 2020 diversity reception took a major leap forwards with RSPduo and phased array. Read more
Year in Review 2020 Active Loop Antennas
During 2020 active loop antennas were my primary focus. Everything turned out pretty well with great performing wideband results. Read more
Universal Radio Tribute – A Long Run
Here’s to Universal Radio for its exceptional service to ham and shortwave radio enthusiasts around the world for thirty-seven years. Read more
How It’s Made – SDRplay
Inquiring minds wonder how it’s made. You can learn a lot on You Tube, including the story of SDRplay hardware and software. Take a look. Read more
Antenna Modeling Software
If you have a moderate understanding of antennas, you can use antenna modeling software to better understand how your antenna creations work. Read more
Loop Array Pattern Calculations
Using an Excel spreadsheet, I have created an easy way to visualize my loop array pattern as I change frequency and phasing in the dual channel SDR. Read more
Antenna Fun with Array Delay
Beamforming, or signal phasing with multiple antennas, means understanding array delay through the complete system. Here’s how it works. Read more
Diversity Reception Investment
I thought I would take a step back today and review my diversity reception investment. Along the way, I will try to answer the question “is it worth it”? Read more
Trans-Pacific DX on Medium Wave – Get Up Early
After many years, I can finally receive Trans-Pacific DX on Medium Wave here in landlocked Calgary, western Canada. But I need to get up early for this! Read more