HAM RADIO TERMS
This is glossary contains general definitions of typical amateur radio terms. Not all of the definition listed may apply to your specific model of radio. Consult the manufacture for further clarification of model-specific terms… ( .PDF File )
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N1KDO Wins May QST Cover Plaque Award
The winner of the May 2016 QST Cover Plaque award is “A Field Portable Multi-Band Rotatable Dipole Antenna” by Jeff Otterson, N1KDO. The QST Cover Pla... Read more
IARU President Extends Greetings for World Amateur Radio Day 2018
Wednesday, April 18, is World Amateur Radio Day (WARD), this year marking the 93rd anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), founde... Read more
Modeling Common Dipole Variations
“Viewers queried me about what happens when you shorten a dipole by letting the ends hang down, or have to put up a dipole that can’t be i... Read more
Geochron 4K World Clock – Review
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On-the-Air Test of New FT8 “DXpedition Mode” Set for Early March
A second beta version of WSJT-X version 1.9.0 has been released, the WSJT development group announced this week. The “release candidate,” as it’s call... Read more
Raspberry Pi FUNcube satellite telemetry decoder now available
The FUNcube Team has announced the availability of FUNcube CubeSat satellite telemetry decoder software for the popular Raspberry Pi computer board. T... Read more
KA6W Wins the QST Cover Plaque for the March Issue
The winning article for the March 2018 QST Cover Plaque award is “A Delta Loop for 160 Meters” by Ted Algren, KA6W. The QST Cover Plaque Award —... Read more
ET3AA Ethiopia
Jan, PA2P, will visit Ethiopia for work from September 13th until September 24th2015. He will travel around the country. When work and time permits, h... Read more
Get Ready for the 15th Annual ARRL Online Auction!
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WSJT-X Version 1.9.0-rc2
The WSJT Development Group is pleased to announce a Release Candidate of WSJT-X Version 1.9.0. This is a second beta release, so it’s called v1.... Read more
9M2SE – Tioman Island – Iota-AS 046
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New firmware for ICOM, D-STAR compatible handy device and 6 mobile devices will be released simultaneously
On November 6, the new firmware was released on the following six models (the version name of the released firmware in parentheses). In addition, new... 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
Ailuance HD-1 Dual Band DMR HT Debut [ Video ]
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Revalidation – notification of Ofcom’s proposal to revoke Amateur Radio licences
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