Author: Scott Westerman
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Ham Radio 101- Using Repeaters
Newly licensed? Learn about 2 meter repeaters in this edition of the Ham Radio Tutorial courtesy of N1QQ. Find more tutorials here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD6EPBw9Fk0#t=13
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Raspberry Pi – a la mode
A cool technological topping to the Raspbery Pi.From the TNC-X.com website: “TNC-Pi is a special version of TNC-X designed to interface directly with the Raspberry Pi computer. It can connect to the Pi either via the Pi’s serial port, or via the I2C protocol. In the latter case, a single Pi can support multiple TNC-Pi’s…
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The Slinky Dipole
Here’s proof that hams can figure out a way to use just about anything to get on the air. It’s not the most durable of antennae, but in a pinch, this accidental invention can work well.Want to know how and why it works? Here’s the answer.
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Off topic…
But not totally. I have the Amtrak frequencies programmed into my HT and listen whenever I’m on a train. Check out this February 3, 2015 video, shot at Salisbury, NB, Canada.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yja2VmZOfdA
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Kits and catalogs of yore
Once upon a time, we built Heathkits and Knightkits and got our resistors, capacitors and solder from places like Allied, Radio Shack and Lafayette Radio Electronics. Allied has had a renaissance as a mail order parts retailer, but brick and mortar stores are fading into the sunset.Elecraft remains the premiere purveyor of build-it-yourself ham gear,…
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Ham Radio 101 – Why dipole antennas are a half wave long
From our radio 101 guru Carl Oliver.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iInJkG8YPkA
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When should you get your amateur radio license? Now!
A great article from P2T2 Solutions.”When talking to preppers and emergency preparedness most folks understand that communication is a must during any emergency. Despite the fact that they will agree this is a must, very few have a solid communication plan in place beyond having a midland radio that they treat like walkie-talkies and still…
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Paperless Licensing? No problem
Necessity truly is the mother of invention. Now that paper licences are an endangered species, one entrepreneur has a solution. “FCC License information on the front along with a handy little pocket reference on the back.”
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Lots of love for the League on the air in ’14
Via ARRL.orgAttendance at the ARRL’s on-the-air Centennial celebration in 2014 was through the roof! Approximately 3.5 million contacts were recorded for W1AW portable operations and the Centennial Points Challenge during the Centennial QSO Party last year.“The Centennial QSO Party was a huge success, and participation was way greater than anyone anticipated it would be when we…
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ARRL Letter January 29, 2015
From the American Radio Relay League – Editor: Rick Lindquist, WW1ME ARES, SKYWARN Volunteers Go On Alert for Massive East Coast Winter Storm FCC “Paperless” Amateur Radio License Policy Goes into Effect on February 17 ARRL Board Names Award Recipients New Legislative Issues Advocacy Fund Gets Initial Boost from Hudson Division ARRL Board Elects Executive…