The September edition 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 your Apple, Android, or Kindle Fire device.
● Build an active receiving antenna for the medium and long-wavelength bands.
● Put your classic rig on digital modes with an easy interface.
● Discover the relationship between radio and the paranormal.
● Find out who pays for DXpeditions – and how much.
…and much more!
Enjoy Content You Won’t Find in the Print Edition…
● Watch our video review of the Icom IC-7610 HF and 6-meter transceiver.
Every issue of QST is filled with the news and features you need to keep active in Amateur Radio.
VHF
Kenwood TM-V71A Full Dual Bander 144/430MHz
The Kenwood TM-V71A is a true dual-band operation radio so VHF+VHF/VHF+UHF/UHF+UHF operation is possible. The detachable control head is easily connec... Read more
New 144 MHz Transatlantic Record Reported
The claimed transatlantic record on 2 meters has been extended to nearly 4,760 kilometers (2,951 miles). “The incredible tropo conditions between Cape... Read more
Introducing the IC-M423G VHF/DSC with Integrated GPS Receiver
The IC-M423G is an enhanced version of the IC-M423 fixed mount VHF/DSC with some new enhancements including an integrated GPS Receiver which allows cu... Read more
Best Handheld Ham Radio Under $150 – 2021
“In early 2021, these are my recommendations of the Best Handheld Ham Radios under $150.” Read more
Best GMRS Handheld Radio 2021 – GMRS Radio Comparison
Best GMRS Handheld Radio 2021 – GMRS Radio Comparison Read more
Antenna
Can Adding a Metal Mast Disrupt an Antenna?
“Stacy Pharis, KI5MIT, has a homebrew antenna very similar in concept to the DX Commander, all held up by a tree. She wants to know if using a m... Read more
Diamond Antenna – SUPER GAINER SERIES ( VHF /UHF )
Diamond Antenna SG2000: 144MHz(2m) Length:1.59m / Weight:400g Gain:5.2dB / Max.power rating:150W / Impedance:50ohms VSWR:Less than 1.5:1 / Conn... Read more
Stealth HOA, Shunt Fed, 80m Through 6M HF Antenna By TN07 Engineering, MyGO2 Antennas
Another way to beat the HOA commandos when you want to operate ham radio. This antenna can be very hard to notice at all if you set it up in a stealth... Read more
Ham Radio experiment – End fed half wave antenna sloper vs flat horizontal orientation
https://youtu.be/BgEtQOS8mY0 Read more
W1ZR Wins August QST Cover Plaque Award
The winning article for the August 2016 QST Cover Plaque award is “Antenna Analyzers — the Basics” by Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR. The QST Cover Plaque... Read more
Review
SDRplay RSP 1A Review and SDR Primer
The new 14 bit SDR wideband receiver from the UK. I also include a 15 minute SDR primer https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1a/ KEY BENEFITS __________________... Read more
Knot for Coax Strain Relief
“Here’s a handy knot you can use to tie to coax to allow strain relief at coax connections on your antennas. I saw this in QST some time a... Read more
RF Ground Rod vs Concrete Patio
Dave, KO4DLQ, lives in Florida and has to deal with mass amounts of lightning. Dave can relate having served there for several years when he was young... Read more
App - Mobile
Free App Allows Blind Hams to Work PSK31
A free, new app — Accessible Digipan — has been released that allows blind hams to operate PSK31. The download includes the app, audio tutorials, deta... 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
APRSdroid – APRS for Android
What is APRSdroid? APRSdroid is an Android application for Amateur Radio operators. It allows reporting your position to the APRS (Autom... Read more
SmartSDR for iOS v3.4.01 Now Available
FlexRadio Systems announces the release of SmartSDR for iOS v3.4.01 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store. This App require... Read more
MacLoggerDX HD for iPad
MacLoggerDX HD is an Amateur Radio application that monitors the spots from your favourite DX Cluster for DXing, Contesting or casual rag-chewing. It... Read more
