A really good piece on participating in the American Radio Relay League’s NPOTA. Not only is NPTOA good practice for an emergency, it also has value for any portable operation or chasing DX. Tips for NPOTA Chasers and Activators
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Surfers call it shooting the curl, you hit the wave just right and can ride the wild surf through a tube of churning blue water. When conditions are right, even a weak VHF/UHF signal can shoot the curl and pop out hundreds of miles from where it started. This is…
12.070.41 Radiogram: AIRRAID ON PEARL HARBOR X THIS IS NO DRILL.
Now -this- is really cool. An iOS app that tells you where the RF signals that surround you come from.
A handy pdf guide to Digital Mobile Radio (DMR).
Some cool classic catalogs on this site.
What else is there to listen to on single sideband besides amateur radio conversations? Long distance aircraft. Here’s an article with a list of frequencies.
When I became active as a radio amateur in the early 1980s, the “No Code License” debate was already in full swing. There were strong opinions on both sides of the issue. I remember many a hot debate at our local amatuer radio club centered on whether or not removing…
Meet the The Apache Labs ANAN-100BE. Some competition for the Flex line. You can find them at Ham Radio Outlet. $1,795.00
Every now and then, there is a development that helps change our hobby for the better. 100 Watts and a Wire is precisely that. The concept began as a podcast and has used the synergy of social media to create a community. Check out the show and visit the Facebook…