Building a Solar Powered WSPR Beacon
By Bill Echols NI5F
With his first solar powered Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) beacon working well, Bill, found himself building beacons for 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 30, 40, 80, and 160 meters. His experience led him to document his beacon project for 60 meters, which is detailed here. The result has been global reports by WSPR beacon spotters.
Digital Amateur Primer: Intro to Yaesu System Fusion
By Larry Van Horn N5FPW
Throughout his 50 years as a licensed ham, Larry has been the adventurous type. So, it was no surprise that he jumped mic first into world of VHF/UHF digital voice and in this article, explores the benefits of Yaesu’s System Fusion, which he notes, provides a simpler interface, a more modern CODEC and features that meet the demands of the amateur radio operator.
The Early Years of Radio Luxembourg (1930s-1960s): The Voice of Europe
By Scott A. Caldwell
It was a perennial European radio powerhouse—operating with 200 kW—almost a local station throughout the European continent as well as throughout the United Kingdom. As a commercial operation, it was an affront to the staid broadcast policies of the BBC, for instance. Scott traces the ups and downs of this station through the perilous waters of WWII to the rise of American-style rock and roll.
Diving into the Deepelec DeepSDR 101
By Georg Wiessala
A revolution in digital radio design and manufacturing has led to a host of small, lightweight, but very capable multi-band radios with features undreamt of ten years ago. Georg takes a deep dive into one of the latest in this popular genre.
Las Voces of Mexico’s AM Radio History
By Richard Fisher KI6SN
Commercial radio south of the border has had a legendary history, intricately entwined with that of the US. From XEW in 1930, Mexico’s first commercial AM station, to the ‘border blasters’ of the 1960s Mexican AM radio has had a great influence on American culture yet never lost its own cultural identity.
Media and Mailbag Programs
By Chrissy Brand
The media and mailbag program has been a staple of international broadcasting since the beginning of radio. Keeping listeners up to date on the latest in reception tips and programming highlights also keeps listeners tunning in. Chrissy explains that these programs are still thriving.
Scanning America
By Dan Veeneman
Scanning Smyth County, VA
Federal Wavelengths
By Chris Parris
US Department of Justice
Milcom
By Larry Van Horn N5FPW
It is VHF Low Band DX Season Plus
Utility Planet
By Hugh Stegman
Solar Cycle 25 Enters Peak Phase
Shortwave Utility Logs
By Mike Chace-Ortiz and Hugh Stegman
The World of Shortwave Listening
By Rob Wagner VK3BVW
A Fresh Look at Online SDRs
The Shortwave Listener
By Fred Waterer
April Programming Highlights
Propagation
By Tomas Hood NW7US
The Aurora
Radio 101
By Ken Reitz KS4ZR
FTA Satellite Part 2: Receivers and Programming
Adventures in Radio Restoration
By Rich Post KB8TAD
The RCA Farm Set: Model 55F
European Radio Scene
By Georg Wiessala
Longwave in Europe Today: Radio, Times Signals, Energy Management and More
Medium Wave Radio
By Loyd Van Horn W4LVH
Don’t Touch That Dial: Myth-busting MW and FM DX Propagation
Antenna Connections
By Robert Gulley K4PKM
A Tuner by Any Other Name
VHF and Above
By Joe Lynch N6CL
It Began with Columbia