AmateurLogic.TV Episode 195 is now available for download.
George replaces a defective FT-857d display with an economical new option. Emileβs Cheap Old Code. Tommy shows how to get your GMRS license and visits the new GigaParts Superstore. Terry...
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG, and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's fea...
A century of service and signals 100-year-old Ham Radio enthusiast, teacher marks milestone. The Mountaineer Hams are resurrecting technical ideas from the past DLARC and 21st century tech make this possible. DLARC ARRL confirms ransomware gang stole data in cyberattack The organization claims the data breach affected 150 employees. Bleeping Computer Amateur Radio club has [β¦]
Bleeping Computer reported on a Maine state filing by ARRL. The systems outage was caused by a ransomware attack (PDF download).
This article was originally posted on Radio Artisan.
Results from the RAC Survey 2021 and Statistics Canada One of the pressing issues facing all amateur radio organizations in the modern world is what appears to be a rapidly aging set of participants. We mostly base this belief on various observations at in-person amateur radio activities since licensing bodies rarely ever collect or release [β¦]
Β Giving it all you've got but you seem to be held at a CW speed between 10-13wpm....what's happening? First off there is nothing wrong and this is normal even better if you're ready to jump to the next step in learning CW. Here is the thing as you...
This is going to be a long post. In our last episode, I was telling you all about the musings and thoughts I have had about the original W2LJ ...... who he was and what he was like.Β The experience I have had over the past couple of days has just ...
AllStarLink version 3 beta The next generation of AllStarLink repeater and hotspot software. AllStarLink GoodWatch A Ham Radio smartwatch. KK4VCZ My first, easiest (and last?) SOTA If you spotted a couple of weirdos on a hilltop with a big antenna yesterday, this is what was going on. Ian Renton Reducing QRM from a portable solar [β¦]
Results from the RAC Survey 2021 In a previous blog post, I showed the popularity of some 39 specific operating activities among Canadian hams using the national RAC Survey 2021. There were very small age differences in the average total number of activities. However, there are indeed clear age patterns in specific operating activities. This [β¦]
When teaching ham radio license classes, I often get asked whether the FCC enforces the Part 97 rules and regulations. That is, how likely is it that the FCC would come after me if I violate the rules? This same question surfaces concerning the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). This morning, I looked at the FCC Enforcement Actions page, to Continue reading FCC Enforcement Actionsβ
I often wonder about Edward Swoffer. He was the original W2LJ before I took on the call sign. Ed lived in Binghamton, NY and other than that, I know not much about him.Was he an SSB guy? Was he a CW devotee like I am? Was he into DX? Traffic Handling? ...
Results from the 2021 RAC National Survey Authorβs note: a version of this appeared in the May 2024 issue of The Canadian Amateur, available to members only. I retain copyright to the material. After numerous requests from non-members of RAC, I have posted the material here for all to read. What are the most popular [β¦]
Curious about what you can hear on shortwave ham radio? This video is a brief survey of the diverse world of communications on the shortwave spectrum. Expand your radio horizons and enhance your emergency communication preparedness by tuning in to the world of shortwave ham radio. If youβve started delving into radio communications beyond local [β¦]
I did a part-time effort in the Canada Day contest on the weekend. IΒ wanted to take it easy as I just had minor surgery and sitting in one spot for long periods hurts. The contest was from Sunday at 00:00 or 9 pm local time until 00:00 Monday. I ...
Hello summer...With another big Summer issue. The July-August 2024 Communicator, digital periodical of Surrey Amateur Radio Communications is now available forΒ viewing or download.Read in over 150 countries, we bring you 120+ pages of Amateur Radi...
We present you with a dilemma! Whether to watch Euro 2024, the headliner act at Glastonbury, study the manifestos of the UK political parties, or . . . to sit back and watch the latest episode from TX Factor. The choice is yours. However, this latest show will keep, so thereβs no need to rush. [β¦]
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Beginne...
Turning back time to virtually witness a critical historic method of shortwave communication using the fundamental mode of continuous wave modulation. This is a film from 1944, teaching the basics of Morse code, for military comms. What is the proper (and most efficient) technique for creating Morse code by hand, using a manual Morse code [β¦]
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 194 is now available for download.
The excitement, skills and sweat of Field Day 2024 at W5SLA and W5AXC. Find out what worked and what didnβt. Plus, Tommy shows the M5 Stack voice keyer for his IC-705.
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