Jim, W6LG discusses how to send with a straight key using a World War II telegraph key. Also, a brief portion of a video on how to send Morse Code with a straight key.
App - Mobile
EchoLink App for IOS8
Description Please note: This app is for licensed Amateur Radio operators only. See www.echolink.org for more information. EchoLink for iOS provides a... Read more
New APP for digital QST
Apple has released a new app for digital QST (version 5.1) readers that use that platform. A long-standing problem involved the inability of some Appl... Read more
NKCCluster 2.1 to be released very soon
A new NKCCluster release is just around the corner: release 2.1 is currently undergoing beta-testing and, provided no last minute surprises i.e. major... Read more
Top 5 Ham Radio App
Ham Radio App If you’re a member of ARRL, the national association for Amateur Radio, install this app and have QST, the ARRL membership journal... Read more
Review
SDRPlay RSP-1A VS Airspy HF+
“Comparing reception of two popular SDR Receivers using the same antenna at 5 PM local time. Short wave and medium wave frequencies. Using the s... Read more
MFJ-1835H Cobweb Antenna Review ( High Power version 1.5kW)
For restricted spaces, 5-Bands: 20/17/15/12/10 Meters . . . Restricted space spoiling your operating fun? MFJ Cobweb puts your call back on the map! T... Read more
How To Build An SWR / Relative Power Bridge – Part 1
I start building an SWR / Relative Power Bridge. This is a simple circuit. I show you how to wind the toroid coils. The circuit is based on Don Cantre... Read more
Xiegu X5105 QRP HF SDR Radio by K6UDA – Review
MFJ is the exclusive North American Distributor of this new ultra-portable multimode HF transceiver. Features a built-in highly efficient automatic... Read more
News
A Beginner’s Guide to Making CW Contacts
Read more: http://www.qsl.net/pp5fo/CWguide.htm CW Guide from Jack Wagoner WB8FSV to beginner start on CW mode Read more
Third Wednesday Monthly Communications Exercises Set
FEMA Region 10 will conduct monthly communications exercises (COMMEX) on the third Wednesday of each month, starting on January 16, 1730 – 1900 UTC. A... Read more
WX4BCA – Sylvan Grove Hospital gets new ham station
Sylvan Grove Hospital Butts County ham radio operators Ken Wallis, left, and Darlene Ragon set up the amateur radio purchased with grant money and ins... Read more
Sylvan Grove Hospital gets new ham station ( WX4BCA )
By Sherri Ellington Sylvan Grove Hospital has a new emergency ham radio station — and it is not in the cafeteria. #The Butts County Amateur Radio Emer... Read more
Contesting
ARRL Announces Club Competition Eligibility Changes
Earlier this year, following a challenge that resulted in the realignment of several club scores in the ARRL 10 Meter Contest, it became clear that th... Read more
Cyprus Headquarters (HQ) team to participate in IARU HF World Championship contest
Cyprus Headquarters (HQ) team to participate in IARU HF World Championship contest (11-12 July 2015) Several contest stations across Cyprus will hit t... Read more
Registration Open for Dayton Contest University
Student registration is now open for 2016 Dayton ConTest University (CTU), to be held all day on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Crowne Plaza in downto... Read more
The 2015 CQ World-Wide 160-Meter Contest
The 2015 CQ World-Wide 160-Meter Contest CW: 2200Z January 23, 2015 to 2200Z January 25, 2015 SSB: 2200Z February 27, 2015 to 2200Z March 1, 2015 NEW... Read more
