Ham Radio Contesting Etiquette for Contesters and Non-Contesters Alike
Why, yes, there is etiquette in contesting! Even though it may sound like chaos in places, there is a method in the madness. Every sport has its etiquette—certain things you […]
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A Very Abbreviated History of Ham Radio Satellites
Satellites have helped us achieve incredible advances in science, military, and telecommunications fields. They’ve also provided hams incredible opportunities for radio enjoyment. Since the Russians successfully launched Sputnik on October, […]
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Getting My License
What got you started in ham radio? What keeps you in ham radio? How did you get your license and what was your first station like? Quite a trip back […]
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Ham Radio History: The Origins and Evolution of Radioteletype (RTTY) Mode
It may surprise some that the RTTY (Radioteletype) mode we use today can be traced back nearly 190 years. Carl Friedrich Gauss and Wilhelm Weber constructed the first telegraph in […]
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My First Steps in Ham Radio
Radio bit me at a very early age, and it bit hard. At home in Urbana, Illinois, I was doing broadcast band DXing when I was four and had my […]
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“Best Regards,” “Love and Kisses,” and “the End” Decoded
If you’re a newbie to Amateur Radio, you may be having some scratch-your-head moments when you leave a meet-and-greet or sign off of a voice communication only to have a […]
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Local Clubs: How Are They Important and How Can They Help?
Local clubs are the backbone of the amateur radio community. They provide support by sponsoring radio classes, mentoring new Hams, and holding licensing sessions. Club meetings are also a place […]
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What Does It Mean to be a Ham? An Overview of Rules, Regulations, and Responsibilities.
From its early days in the 1900s, Amateur Radio has grown to become a treasured and invaluable communication tool for men and women throughout the U.S. and around the world. […]
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Getting Along with Your Non-Ham Neighbors
We tend to get a bit of tunnel-vision when it comes to Ham radio. After all, we’re really into the hobby. But that doesn’t always mean everybody else is. In […]
HAM Radio 101 / Products & Product Reviews
New Product Showcase: Red Pitaya Boards for Ham Radio Operators
For less adventurous eaters whose interest in fruits extends no further than apples and grapes, the red pitaya is likely one of those oddities you pass in the grocery store […]
