One of the greatest challenges for the typical Ham QTH is squeezing-in that low-band HF aerial for 160m or 80m.Β Loading coils, loops, creative routing of the wires around trees β¦
Operating (not-to-mention running) a special-event station can be daunting β Often, you are put in front of unfamiliar equipment with probably several people calling you and possibly a fair few β¦
We all like a good signal report, donβt we?Β Sometimes I like a really bad one β It carries some meaning. If itβs R4 (or less), it means that the β¦
Working 5 and 9, what a way to make a living β as somebody once said. Is there anything wrong with calling CQ and having short, snappy QSOs that are β¦
Itβs amazing what you find in a box, isnβt it? Often, you need to support the end of a Dipole/Doublet from a pole and need a simple solution that allows β¦
Going βportableβ with your Ham kit should be enjoyable and productive β There are several advantages to venturing outside the confines of your Shack: A chance to operate at a β¦
Finding your Maidenhead Locator (QRA Square) is a trivial thing these days.Β There are number of free smartphone apps that allow you to find it just by switching on its β¦
Getting the best from your radio often requires you to read the jolly old manual (RTFM), or just twiddling the various knobs until the right thing happens.Β One of the β¦
One of the integral parts of your Shack is your computer β if you choose to allow one, of course! Whatever its purpose; something to browse the internet, read forums β¦
Iβve had the Kenwood TS-590SG since April 2016 but, until recently, never tried using the Remote CAT/VoIP software.Β This allows you to control the radio as well as send/receive audio β¦