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Which Modes Have You Operated?

9 October 2024 at 19:31

For our local 2m net, the Net Control Station asks a Question of the Night to stimulate some discussion. Recently, the question was: Do you have any interest in CW. If yes, Do you currently operate CW or do you plan to learn? If you have no interest in CW, what other modes besides voice do you operate on or Continue reading Which Modes Have You Operated?β†’

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Time for a little vacation.

9 October 2024 at 17:47
The Grand Manan ferry coming in to dockΒ Before the winter hits we thought it would be a great idea to head off to Grand Manan Island for some rest and relaxation. The island ofΒ  Grand Manan is located right in the middle of the Bay of Fundy a...

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Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 350

5 October 2024 at 11:00
Helene Aftermath: Aid, community resilience, and egress/ingress We are still using a simplex frequency (147.55 MHz) for communications in the neighborhood and another (146.52 MHz) for the Swannanoa area on the VHF calling frequency. QRPer Ham Radio and the aftermath of Helene Traditional media reports are beginning to pop up, highlighting the ability for Amateur […]

Help: Searching for a Special Teletype

1 October 2024 at 12:58
Around 2000-2005 my grandfather, Carl McDaniel, W3HC (SK) (ex W3HCW) in Williamsport, PA sold his Model 15 KSR teletype to someone. I have no idea who. Below is a picture of the teletype in 1973, with me beside it. When it was sold it was paired with a black equipment cabinet which the unit sat … Continue reading Help: Searching for a SpecialΒ Teletype

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Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 349

28 September 2024 at 11:00
FT8 Superfox cracked DXpedition security key has been cracked. ICQ Podcast Hurricane Watch Net: How Ham Radio Operators track storms A real-life example: Hurricane Beryl Ham Radio Prep SDR Television A pure software solution for DVB-S2 H.264 / H.265 / AAC digital television receive and transmit. SDR-Radio.com SolderSmoke Daily News experimental podcast Short form Ham […]

Handie-Talkie or Walkie-Talkie?

22 September 2024 at 23:47

In ham radio, we often use Handie-Talkie or HT to describe a compact, handheld transceiver. My first exposure to the term Handie-Talkie was when I first became a licensed radio amateur in 1977. While I was a student at Purdue University (W9YB), the absolute coolest VHF radio to have was the Motorola HT-220. Even a used one commanded a high Continue reading Handie-Talkie or Walkie-Talkie?β†’

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Handie-Talkie or Walkie-Talkie?

22 September 2024 at 23:47

In ham radio, we often use Handie-Talkie or HT to describe a compact, handheld transceiver. My first exposure to the term Handie-Talkie was when I first became a licensed radio amateur in 1977. While I was a student at Purdue University (W9YB), the absolute coolest VHF radio to have was the Motorola HT-220. Even a used one commanded a high Continue reading Handie-Talkie or Walkie-Talkie?β†’

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Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 348

21 September 2024 at 11:00
Icom investigating radios targeted in Lebanon blasts Icom said it stopped making the walkie-talkie model in 2014 and has warned about fake versions for several years. New York Times portable antennas This site aims to provide the Radio Amateur with easy to use tools enabling design and modelling of simple wire antennas for the HF […]

AmateurLogic.TV 19th Anniversary Contest

21 September 2024 at 04:49
AmateurLogic is celebrating 19 years and you could win a great prize package. We’re giving away an Icom IC-705 HF, 6-meter, 2-meter, & 70-cm Multimode Portable Transceiver. Gigaparts is joining the party with Power Supply and Antenna from their new Intellitron line of products, plus Airborne-5 coaxial cable from Messi & Paoloni. Get all the … Continue reading AmateurLogic.TV 19th Anniversary Contest

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Antenna Use by Frequency Band Among Canadian Amateur Operators

20 September 2024 at 20:37
This is the final installment on my analysis of the RAC Survey 2021 on Canadian amateur operators. The previous article examined RF power reported by this national sample of ham operators. The other shoe on power use is the prospect of gain residing in the antenna used for transmitting. I begin with the HF through […]

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Back Up Your Computers: A Critical Part of National Preparedness Month

17 September 2024 at 23:44
As amateur radio operators, we’re always prepared for the unexpectedβ€”whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, family pets getting eaten, or an emergency communication scenario. This September, as we observe National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect time to ensure that all aspects of our emergency readiness are covered. One often overlooked but vital aspect … Continue reading Back Up Your Computers: A Critical Part of National PreparednessΒ Month

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