“Hurricane Irma’s effects are starting to be felt here in Central Florida, and the effects of the X8.2 class solar flare have begun to subside. 12 year-old Faith Hannah (AE4FH) decided to check into the Hurricane Watch Net to give a report. Right now, we still have power and the winds are not too high, so Faith Hannah used the 1/4 wave 20 meter vertical that is made out of a Crappie Pole fishing rod that we installed in the back yard when we took down our antenna farm. (We will be posting a video about that antenna shortly…) Later this evening, the kids will attempt to check into the Hurricane Watch Net with the Alpha Loop antenna that is indoors.”
Review
RTL-SDR VS SDRPlay
A Comparison between the rtl-sdr and sdrplay across different frequencies and settings. Measuring the signal to noise ratio and graphing results.... Read more
Retired Librarian Who Was Maine’s First Woman Radio Amateur Turns 108
Mary Cousins, ex-W1GSC, who was the first woman in Maine to obtain an Amateur Radio license, celebrated her 108th birthday on September 20. Now a resi... Read more
Review of Alpha Loop and Buddipole Buddistick
“Hey Oggies, Oggie Rodney Johnson, KAØUSE, loaned me his Alpha Loop antenna and his Buddipole Buddistick. Both antennas are pretty good out away... Read more
Book Review: Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Pocket Guide
“Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Pocket Guide” by Kenneth Wyatt, WA6TTY and Michael Gruber, W1MG This small 88-page spiral bound (3” x 5”) pocket g... Read more
Antenna
Spiderbeam 30-17-12m HD (WARC)
The Heavy Duty Spiderbeam is a specially reinforced version, optimized for permanent installation at home (see chapter 4 of our construction guide PDF... Read more
Inac AH-1430 (20, 17, 15, 12, 10 m band) – Antenna
AH-521, is a halo antenna of small size but high performance. Supports an RF level between 140 and 210 W. Covers bands used between 12 and 30 M... Read more
ACOM HF Log-periodic antennas
ACOM, Bulgaria manufactures a range of 8, 10 and 12 element HF log-periodic antennas. Their main features are: designed and produced to give top perf... Read more
10 Element Triple Monobander 80/40/20m – OptiBeam
OptiBeam OB804020 10 Element Triple Monobander 80/40/20m Bands 80 / 40 / 20 Gain (dBd) * 3,8 / 4,8 / 8,4 ... Read more
App - Mobile
Morse Intercom – APP
Features:i) Send Morse to, and receive Morse from, other users of the app. Restrict usage to your WiFi network, or allow full Internet connecti... Read more
Tutorial – Using the new routing function in RT Systems featuring RFinder
Once again RFinder and RT Systems have partnered to kick radio programming up a notch. This tutorial will show you how to get the most o... Read more
DroidRTTY – RTTY for Ham Radio App Android
Ham Radio App DroidRTTY is an application to decode and encode Ham Radio RTTY with the build in microphone/speaker or wired to your radio. A wa... Read more
SmartSDR for iOS v1.0.4 Now Available
FlexRadio Systems announces the release of SmartSDR for iOS v1.0.4 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store. This release con... Read more
VHF
Cobra Electronics Announces 2015 Line of VHF Marine Radios In Time for Upcoming Boating Season
VHF Marine Radios CHICAGO, IL (May 6, 2015) — Cobra Electronics Corporation, the leading designer and marketer of award-winning marine, safety,... Read more
Like Father, Like Son: Michigan Ham Wraps Up Grid Master Award
Satellite enthusiast Doug Papay, KD8CAO, of Zeeland, Michigan, has worked all 488 US grid squares via satellite and has been granted Grid Master Award... Read more
Alpha 8406 – 6 Meter Linear Amplifier
Whether you are a weak signal operator or a serious contester, the 8406 is the ultimate 6 M amplifier. It handles continuous duty modes like WSJT with... Read more
FM / VHF Operating Guide by K0NR
FM/ VHF Operating Guide By Bob Witte, KØNR This guide is intended to assist new amateur radio operators in figuring out what VHF FM and repeater opera... Read more
News
Icom IC-9700 Review, Demo And Walkthrough
Icom IC-9700 Here it is! The all new Icom IC-9700 tri-band direct sampling transceiver. This is a most impressive rig and I will be showing many more... Read more
“Mentoring the Next Generation” is Hamvention and ARRL 2019 National Convention Theme
With an eye toward helping new and inexperienced hams enjoy the full range of activities that Amateur Radio has to offer, Hamvention® and the ARRL 201... Read more
ARRL and FCC Sign Memorandum to Implement New Volunteer Monitor Program
ARRL and the FCC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that paves the way to implement the new and enhanced Volunteer Monitor program. The m... Read more
Commemorative Icom Hamvention® 2019 Swag Kit
Attention all hams. Be one of lucky the winners to receive a commemorative Icom Hamvention® 2019 Swag Kit. Sign up today to be entered into the drawin... Read more
ARRL Rolls Back Outgoing QSL Bureau Rates to 2011 Prices
ARRL is rolling back Outgoing QSL Bureau rates to 2011 levels. Effective May 15, 2019, the new rates will be: $2 for 10 or fewer cards in one envelope... Read more
Amateur Radio in Space Pioneer Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL, SK
Owen Garriott The US astronaut who pioneered the use of Amateur Radio to make contacts from space — Owen K. Garriott, W5LFL — died April 15 at his hom... Read more
World Amateur Radio Day 2019 Marks International Amateur Radio Union Founding
Thursday, April 18, is World Amateur Radio Day (WARD), this year marking the 94th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), founded... Read more
Frequency Measuring Test Success Does Not Require Sophisticated Equipment
In April 12, ARRL will conduct the Frequency Measuring Test (FMT), a tradition that dates back to 1931. In that era, prospective participants were pro... Read more
Bidding Under Way for the “Out of This World” ARISS Auction
The bidding has begun in the Out of This World ARISS Auction, which wraps up on April 14 at 2200 UTC. A new JVC Kenwood TS-890S is attracting many bid... Read more
The May Edition of Digital QST is Now Available!
The May issue of Digital QST is now available for viewing on your desktop or laptop. Click here to view the issue. It is also available for reading on... Read more
