It is a good thing we are all different and find something different to enjoy in our hobby. Some enjoy chasing new countries where lots of power, a tower and a beam helps. Some like satellites, some EME, some amateur television, some just like a chat, etc..
In my case it is seeing where my QRP signal reaches with simple antennas. Each to their own. It would be a sadder place if we were all the same. I hope we can all continue to enjoy our hobby in our own way.
This video is an introduction to an international public-service and technology hobby known as βamateur radioβ (or βham radioβ). Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication. The term βamateurβ is used to [β¦]
If you have not yet explored ham radio repeaters, this might be interesting to you. What is an amateur radio repeater and how do they work? In this video, with a non-amateur-radio viewer in mind, I chat about the very basic concepts of a repeater. It is filmed in a relaxed, βride along with me,β [β¦]
This video is an introduction to an international public-service and technology hobby known as βamateur radioβ (or βham radioβ). Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication. The term βamateurβ is used to [β¦]
If you have not yet explored ham radio repeaters, this might be interesting to you. What is an amateur radio repeater and how do they work? In this video, with a non-amateur-radio viewer in mind, I chat about the very basic concepts of a repeater. It is filmed in a relaxed, βride along with me,β [β¦]
WINDHAM, ME β The Wireless Society of Southern Maine will participate in the American Radio Relay Leagueβs Summer Field Day activities during Windhamβs Summerfest event on June 22nd. Once Summerfest activities end on Saturday evening, ham radio operations will continue through the night and end on Sunday at 2 pm. The public is welcome to visit each operating station to learn more about ham radio.
ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, thousands of radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.
Field Day is a picnic, a campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest, and, most of all, FUN!
It is a time when many aspects of Amateur Radio come together to highlight our many roles. While some will treat it as a contest, other groups use the opportunity to practice their emergency response capabilities. It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate Amateur Radio to the organizations that Amateur Radio might serve in an emergency, as well as the general public. For many clubs, ARRL Field Day is one of the highlights of their annual calendar.
The contest is simply to contact as many other stations as possible and learn to operate our radio gear in abnormal situations and less-than-optimal conditions.
Ham operators use these same skills when they help with events such as marathons and bike-a-thons; fund-raisers such as walk-a-thons; celebrations such as parades; and exhibits at fairs, malls, and museums β these are all large, preplanned, non-emergency activities.
But despite the development of very complex, modern communications systems β or maybe because they ARE so complex β ham radio has been called into action repeatedly to provide communications in crises when it matters. Amateur Radio people (also called βhamsβ) are well known for our communications support in real disasters and post-disasters.
What is Amateur Radio?
Often called βham radio,β the Amateur Radio Service has been around for a century. In that time, itβs grown into a worldwide community of licensed operators using the airwaves with every conceivable means of communications technology. Its people range in age from youngsters to grandparents. Even rocket scientists and a rock star or two are in the ham ranks. Most, however, are just normal folks like you and me who enjoy learning and being able to transmit voice, data, and pictures through the air to unusual places, both near and far, without depending on commercial systems.
The Amateur Radio frequencies are the last remaining place in the usable radio spectrum where you as an individual can develop and experiment with wireless communications. Hams not only can make and modify their equipment but can create whole new ways to do things.
Look for them on the athletic field next to the Windham Primary School. They will have signs throughout the facility to point to the location. Actual ham radio operations will begin on Saturday @ 2 pm and end on Sunday @ 2 pm.
To find out more about Amateur Radio locally, and how to get involved in this rewarding pastime, please visit the Wireless Society of Southern Maineβs website at: www.mainehamradio.com
WINDHAM, ME β The Wireless Society of Southern Maine will participate in the American Radio Relay Leagueβs Summer Field Day activities during Windhamβs Summerfest event on June 22nd. Once Summerfest activities end on Saturday evening, ham radio operations will continue through the night and end on Sunday at 2 pm. The public is welcome to visit each operating station to learn more about ham radio.
ARRL Field Day is the single most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June of each year, thousands of radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations.
Field Day is a picnic, a campout, practice for emergencies, an informal contest, and, most of all, FUN!
It is a time when many aspects of Amateur Radio come together to highlight our many roles. While some will treat it as a contest, other groups use the opportunity to practice their emergency response capabilities. It is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate Amateur Radio to the organizations that Amateur Radio might serve in an emergency, as well as the general public. For many clubs, ARRL Field Day is one of the highlights of their annual calendar.
The contest is simply to contact as many other stations as possible and learn to operate our radio gear in abnormal situations and less-than-optimal conditions.
Ham operators use these same skills when they help with events such as marathons and bike-a-thons; fund-raisers such as walk-a-thons; celebrations such as parades; and exhibits at fairs, malls, and museums β these are all large, preplanned, non-emergency activities.
But despite the development of very complex, modern communications systems β or maybe because they ARE so complex β ham radio has been called into action repeatedly to provide communications in crises when it matters. Amateur Radio people (also called βhamsβ) are well known for our communications support in real disasters and post-disasters.
What is Amateur Radio?
Often called βham radio,β the Amateur Radio Service has been around for a century. In that time, itβs grown into a worldwide community of licensed operators using the airwaves with every conceivable means of communications technology. Its people range in age from youngsters to grandparents. Even rocket scientists and a rock star or two are in the ham ranks. Most, however, are just normal folks like you and me who enjoy learning and being able to transmit voice, data, and pictures through the air to unusual places, both near and far, without depending on commercial systems.
The Amateur Radio frequencies are the last remaining place in the usable radio spectrum where you as an individual can develop and experiment with wireless communications. Hams not only can make and modify their equipment but can create whole new ways to do things.
Look for them on the athletic field next to the Windham Primary School. They will have signs throughout the facility to point to the location. Actual ham radio operations will begin on Saturday @ 2 pm and end on Sunday @ 2 pm.
To find out more about Amateur Radio locally, and how to get involved in this rewarding pastime, please visit the Wireless Society of Southern Maineβs website at: www.mainehamradio.com
The 14th Annual Maine 2 Meter FM Simplex Challenge takes place Saturday, March 16th, from 12PM β 4PM!
Contacts are limited to FM Simplex on the 2 meter band.
Participants may be entered as eitherΒ fixed or mobile, (but not as both).
ExchangeΒ β Exchange items include yourΒ call sign,Β the name of theΒ city, village, town, or townshipΒ you are operating from, and yourΒ power level. Rovers and mobiles must be within the city limits of whatever city they claim to be operating from. If you are operating from a served agency station, you should also include this with your exchange. Specify which agency you serve, for example, βSKYWARN,β βEOC,β or βRed Cross.β On the log sheets, however, there will only be a place to notate whether or not the station is operating from a served agency.
City or TownΒ β This is simply the name of the city or town you are operating from. If you do not live within the city limits, use the name of the town or municipality to which mail or a package would be addressed. For mobile entries, use the name of the city or town you are in, or the closest city or town.
Power levels are defined as follows: β’Β QRPΒ β 5 watts or less β’Β Medium PowerΒ β greater than 5 watts, but less than 100 β’Β High PowerΒ β 100 watts or more
Enter as either Fixed (either at home or portable) or Mobile (roving).
Click hereΒ for complete rules and details, including Entry Forms and Log Sheets, for the 2024 Maine 2 Meter FM Simplex Challenge.
TXTpeditions (Formerly DXpeditions): Current TXTpeditions as of this Blog Post: T22T - 100,034 Q's: .5% CW, 1% SSB, 98.5% FT. ZD9W - 6,518 Q's: 0% CW, 0% SSB, 100% FT.