Foundations of Amateur Radio
One of the more fundamental aspects of long distance radio communication is the impact of the ionosphere. Depending on how excited the Sun is, what time of day it is and ...Show More
Foundations of Amateur Radio
When you start playing with software defined radio, you're likely to begin your journey using something with a display that shows you a lovely waterfall, gives you a way ...Show More
Foundations of Amateur Radio
In 1958 The Kentucky Engineer published an award winning student article by Copthorne "Coppie" MacDonald. He described a Slow-Scan T.V. System for Image Transmission. If ...Show More
Foundations of Amateur Radio
My radio shack consists of two radios, identical, well, in as much as that they're the same model, a Yaesu FT-857d. Their memories are different, their microphones are di...Show More
Foundations of Amateur Radio
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Not every adventure gives you an outcome. Today started with reading a thank-you email from a listener who shared their activities and wanted to express ...Show More
Foundations of Amateur Radio
In my ongoing software explorations I've discussed that Software Defined Radio or SDR is a fundamentally different way of dealing with radio. It's been in use across non-...Show More
Foundations of Amateur Radio
Contesting is a fun way to learn about amateur radio. It tests your skill, your station, your patience and your ability to change approach at a moments notice. For those ...Show More
Foundations of Amateur Radio
It's the morning after the day before. I've been calling CQ for 24 hours and for the first time in my life after a contest I still have my voice. That in and of itself is...Show More
