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QRP Link Dipole Antenna
Antennas/PortableDipole antennas are some of the simplest antennas to build in addition to being very efficient and solid performers. I wanted to make a simple dipole antenna for QRP portable operation that could be used on multiple bands.
The DXZone | 10 hours, 4 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
The DXZone | 10 hours, 4 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Available
Listen to the new episode of ARRL Audio News on your iOS or Android podcast app, or online at http://www.blubrry.com/arrlaudionews/. Audio News is also retransmitted on a number of FM repeaters. Click here and then scroll down to see the list.
ARRL | 20 hours, 35 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
ARRL | 20 hours, 35 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
The K7RA Solar Update
Following a month of no sunspots in February, solar activity returned on March 5-12, then disappeared over five days, returning last week on March 18-20.But our reporting week (Always Thursday through the following Wednesday) ended with a bang when the da
ARRL | Mar 22, 2019 1:34 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
ARRL | Mar 22, 2019 1:34 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
All about coax cables
Technical Reference/Coax Cables and ConnectorsCoax cable nomenclature, the RG Family, line loss explained, importance of shieding on coax cables, velocity factor explained, and differences among stranded vs solid wire
The DXZone | Mar 22, 2019 07:35 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The DXZone | Mar 22, 2019 07:35 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Ohio ARES Provides Situational Awareness During January Blizzard
Ohio ARES members stared down Snowmageddon 2019, the mid-January blizzard that blanketed the lower Great Lakes region. Based on ominous forecasts and discussion with Assistant SECs across the state, Section Manager Scott Yonally, N8SY, and the Ohio Watch
ARRL | Mar 21, 2019 4:53 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
ARRL | Mar 21, 2019 4:53 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
XR0ZRC Update from Robinson Crusoe Island
The XR0ZRC DXpedition team on Robinson Crusoe Island (Juan Fernandez Islands) reports that a very slow internet connection has hampered its ability to upload logs. Operators report that severe local noise on the low bands is making reception difficult.The
ARRL | Mar 21, 2019 4:34 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
ARRL | Mar 21, 2019 4:34 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
So Now What?
The New Ham Radio Starter Pack is the focus of the new (March 21) episode of the So Now What? podcast for Amateur Radio newcomers. If youre a newly licensed Amateur Radio operator, chances are you have lots of questions. This biweekly podcast has answers!
ARRL | Mar 21, 2019 1:40 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
ARRL | Mar 21, 2019 1:40 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Ham Radio EMCOMM Go Kit
Technical Reference/Ham Radio Go KitsAn article about building home made Go Kits also using Tac-Comm tactical radio carriers
The DXZone | Mar 21, 2019 07:34 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The DXZone | Mar 21, 2019 07:34 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Comments Due March 22 on Proposed Updates to the National Emergency Communications Plan
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ARRL | Mar 20, 2019 8:51 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
ARRL | Mar 20, 2019 8:51 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
FCC Adopts New Rules for Spectrum above 95 GHz in Branded Spectrum Horizons Initiative
The FCC has adopted new rules to encourage development of new communication technologies and expedite the deployment of new services above 95 GHz. The action was the latest move in the Commissions Spectrum Horizons branded initiative.This spectrum has lon
ARRL | Mar 20, 2019 8:44 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
ARRL | Mar 20, 2019 8:44 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
