Incoming! An Introduction to Meteor Scatter Propagation
By Robert Gulley K4PKM
The ephemeral streaks of light that delight on summer nights are also fleeting opportunities for quick-fingered hams taking advantage of momentary atmospheric propagation to make contacts. Robert explains the history and science behind meteor scatter propagation and shows how to use the latest software to make it happen for you.
‘No-Tune’ Antennas: A Perfect Match for Your Radio?
By Mark Haverstock K8MSH
Almost an amateur radio Holy Grail—the all-band vertical or horizontal antenna has tantalized hams since the beginning of the radio age. There are a good number of such antennas on the market but how well do they actually work? Mark takes a deep dive into this topic and even shows how to build one for your own experiments.
A Mighty Kingdom: The Discoveries of Heinrich Rudolf Hertz (1857-1894)
By Georg Wiessala
The science and art of radio as we know it today was built upon the discoveries of many pioneers. Georg explains that it was Hertz who took Maxwell’s theory of the electromagnetic field and applied it to the actual transmission of radio waves and while it took some considerable time, lent his name to the standard measure of frequency.
Summertime and the Listening is Easy
By Chrissy Brand
There’s nothing like a summer road trip and the best way to enjoy it is to crank up the volume on the radio. Chrissy shows us what’s playing on her radio as she travels about England and various parts of Europe. Tuning into French DAB-FM radio as she tools down the coastal roads of southern England is a treat. She also has a chance to reminisce once more about listening to the cricket Ashes series on longwave.
Antennas for the Great Indoorsman
By Jock Elliott KB2GOM
Many hams and shortwave listeners find themselves in living quarters that aren’t conducive to transmitting or receiving well in the radio spectrum. Jock explores some of the antennas he has tried from AM DX to scanner listening. From super-cheap, basic antennas you can build yourself to pricey active antennas, Jock puts them all to the test at his own listening post.
Bridge by Radio: The Story of WSAI
By Scott A. Caldwell
One hundred years ago, one of the most popular card games in the world was about to get a huge boost from the world’s latest electronic craze. The game was Bridge, and the game changer was WSAI—an Ohio radio station that was started by the United States Playing Card Company. The concept was to have live hands of Bridge with play-by-play commentary by experts aired over a network of twenty radio stations covering the US from coast-to-coast. Bridge enthusiasts at home, even on trains, tuned in to the action.
Scanning America
By Dan Veeneman
Bexar and Guadaloupe Counties, Texas
Federal Wavelengths
By Chris Parris
Federal Monitoring Myths, Mysteries and Legends
Utility Planet
By Hugh Stegman
New Zealand Discontinues Weather Fax
Shortwave Utility Logs
By Mike Chace-Ortiz and Hugh Stegman
The World of Shortwave Listening
By Rob Wagner VK3BVW
Radio News from Africa, Asia, and the Pacific
The Shortwave Listener
By Fred Waterer
WBCQ Favs Return; New WRMI Offerings; Radio Ifrikya FM and More
Propagation
By Tomas Hood NW7US
Radio Bursts and Solar Flares (Part One)
Radio 101
By Ken Reitz KS4ZR
Broadcast Satellite Hunting in the AOR
Amateur Radio Astronomy
By Stan Nelson KB5VL
Planetary Lightning and Radio Astronomy
Adventures in Radio Restoration
By Rich Post KB8TAD
The Novice MOPA: Heathkit AT-1
European Radio Scene
By Georg Wiessala
Antarctic Horror; Chinese DX and International Radio Museums
Digitally Speaking
By Cory GB Sickles WA3UVV
“Radioactive”
Amateur Radio Insights
By Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z
Summer Projects
VHF & Above
By Joe Lynch N6CL
The Latest Proposed Replacement for the Arecibo Dish