Morse Code – Principles and Basic Techniques (US Army Signal)

A very nostalgic look at Morse Code as taught by the Signal Corps, US Army. This is a film released by the Department of Defense, Department of the Army’s Office of the Chief Signal Officer (09/18/1947 – 02/28/1964). It is titled, “Principles and Basic Technique for Good, Rhythmic Sending of Morse Code by Operating the Hand Key”.

This demonstrates the use of a “STRAIGHT KEY” as taught by the military. This could still be useful information for those of us who use straight key in our Amateur Radio hobby. I use an old World War II Navy Signal Lamp Key

Equipment

Expert Amps 1.3K-FA – 1.3 KW Solid State Fully Automatic Linear Amplifier

February 28, 2015 No comments

1.3 KW Solid State Fully Automatic Linear Amplifier RF SOLUTIONS is the authorised dealer for Australia/New Zealand Power: up to 1.5 KW (1.3KW typ.).... Read more

Radiosport RS60CF Deluxe Headset

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The New Yaesu FTDX10 [ UPDATE ]

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AR5001D 40kHz-3.15GHz, Professional Grade Communications Receiver

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VHF

Best GMRS Handheld Radio 2021 – GMRS Radio Comparison

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The ARRL Repeater Directory (Pocket-size)

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QYT KT-UV980 UHF VHF Mobile Radio

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  QYT KT-UV980 UHF VHF Mobile Radio Specifications: Model: KT-UV980 This product has the function of the new development menu Personalized design oper... Read more

Handheld Transceivers [ ARRL PODCAST ]

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Digital Modes

Digital Mode FT-8 With Light Bulb Antenna 750 Miles!

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Significant changes in store for FT8 and MSK144 with WSJT-X Version 2.0

July 30, 2018 No comments

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New Digital Modes Changing Complexion of Bands and Perhaps of Ham Radio

November 02, 2017 No comments

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PSK Automatic Propagation Reporter

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This started out as a project to automatically gather reception records of PSK activity and then make those records available in near realtime to inte... Read more

Antenna

6-160 Meter Alpha Antenna 300W RECON FIELD DAY SPECIAL

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The RECON provides a multipurpose antenna system, which can be configured to launch your signal in the manner as circumstances require. Many short-ran... Read more

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Price 2790  Euro See More Antenna Dinamica: Link     Read more

Super Vertical 40/80/160 Vertical-Array by IZ1RFF

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Super vertical             Vertical antenna for the low bands with differential reactance   Configurations:   40/80 – 30/40/80 – 40/80/160... Read more

Review

Time and the WWV

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Grounding When Portable

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DISCOVERY TX 500 Upgrade Amplifier & ATU!

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Wireless, Off-Grid, No-License Communication For $27.99 (LoRa Meshtastic)

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What is CESSB? W9GR the author explains!

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Set up an entire HF station for under $1000?

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“A viewer asks: I want a home base station trans/receiver so I can listen till I am licensed. Need an antenna too. But all for under $1000 if po... Read more

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