Using the WSPR System to Estimate the Performance of Telescoping Whip Antennas
By Dale Ostergaard N3HXZ
Portable, telescoping amateur antennas used for transmitting are popular among Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA) operators. Dale shows how to estimate the performance of these antennas using the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) system.
Using an Inexpensive Chromebook for Ham Radio
By Drew McDaniel W8MHV
In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and remote learning, millions of used Chromebooks are on the market at very reasonable prices. Even new these small but useful laptops are not expensive. Drew explains how to configure such a device for digital amateur radio operations.
Building a Sense of Accomplishment
By Cory GB Sickles WA3UVV
A longtime ham and radio kit-builder, Cory looks at the value found in the world of radio kits. He tells us that they can be as simple or as complicated as you could want—affording a lifelong learning for all levels of ability.
The Dream of the Maverick Genius
By Georg Wiessala
It was always hard to characterize the man who invented the clockwork radio, among many other amazing devices, because Trevor Baylis would not be confined to convention. Georg looks at the life of a man who seemed to always think outside the box.
Summer Sounds and Celebrations
By Chrissy Brand
The British DX Club held its 50th anniversary by the Thames River and Chrissy was there, sharing and reporting on the radio camaraderie. She also had the opportunity to sample the local radio and live music scene—as she does wherever she goes.
Understanding ATSC 3.0 Part 5: Datacast Internet Offload; the Internet of Things and ATSC 3.0
By Fred Baumgartner K0FMB
The promise of ATSC 3.0, the new digital Over-the-Air (OTA) TV format now rolling out across the US, has a lot to live up to. Fred explores some of the potential for this system in datacasting.
Ku-Band Reception with Multi-Feed and Motorized Satellite Antennas
By Mike Kohl
There’s an amazing amount of interesting Free-to-Air (FTA) satellite programming on the Ku-band throughout the world, including state-sponsored news, world music, sports and satellite news gathering. Mike tells us how install multiple feeds and motorize these dishes for maximum use.
Scanning America
By Dan Veeneman
Montgomery County, Virginia
Federal Wavelengths
By Chris Parris
Federal Monitoring at Home
Milcom
By Daniel O. Myers K3NXX
Coronet Missions
Utility Planet
By Hugh Stegman
Solar Peak Continues, and Ship/Com/GHFS Expands
Shortwave Utility Logs
By Mike Chace-Ortiz and Hugh Stegman
The World of Shortwave Listening
By Jeff White, NASB Secretary-Treasurer
A Visit to the Armenian Radio Center at Noratus
The Shortwave Listener
By Fred Waterer
September on Shortwave
European Radio Scene
By Georg Wiessala
Towering Ambitions in Sports and Radio
Bits & Bytes
By Gale Van Horn W4GVH
Prepping for the DX Season
Radio 101
By Ken Reitz KS4ZR
OTA-TV Antenna Woes; Following Hurricanes on Roku
Adventures in Radio Restorations
By Rich Post KB8TAD
The HP-23 Family; Heathkit’s Transceiver Power Supplies
The Longwave Zone
By Kevin O’Hern Carey N2AFX
Retro 1959: Bringing Back Another One (Part 1)
Amateur Radio Satellites
By Keith Baker KB1SF/VA3KSF
A GEOsat for North America?
Kits and Kit-Building
By Joe Eisenberg K0NEB
A New Helping Hand
Amateur Radio Insights
By Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z
Vintage Equipment Safety
VHF and Above
By Joe Lynch N6CL
Current Transcontinental 6-Meter Propagation Fulfills Last Year’s Predictions