Ham Radio Events: Winter Field Day Is on the Way
Check Out What’s New in 2025 for this Challenging and Rewarding Exercise Winter Field Day (WFD)—ARRL Field Day’s frostier cousin—is scheduled for the weekend of January 25-26, 2025. It’s a […]
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Cable & Coax Tech
Ham Radio Tech: What Do You Do with Excess Coaxial Cable?
When it comes to coax cable, most hams would agree that too much is better than not enough. Adding more cable on the fly is tough, especially when crawling around […]
Antenna Tech
Ham Radio 101: I Want a New Duck—Tips on Upgrading Your HT’s Antenna
Open the box of a new handheld radio and you’ll find the usual stuff—the radio, battery, charger, belt clip, “rubber duck” antenna, and instruction manual. Looking at rubber ducks from […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Tech: Propagation Beacons—Finding an Open Path to the World
What are the current propagation conditions like? You can listen closely to the bands, but it takes time. You could look at the theoretical propagation forecasts on the Internet or […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Tech: Understanding PEP, ICAS, CCS & Duty Cycle
Next time you browse a ham radio catalog, compare the relative power ratings of some of the accessories. I was interested in replacing some antenna switches, and here’s what I […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Tech: Inexpensive Project Enclosures
No matter what kind of operating you do, sooner or later you’ll need a “gadget” that isn’t readily available commercially. Maybe you’ll need a special switch or an interface between […]
DC Power
Ham Radio Tech: Choosing a Battery System for Portable Operations
Most new hams start with an HT (handie-talkie) radio. They’re very affordable, portable, and will get you on the air quickly. No one has to think about batteries and chargers—they’re […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Tech: RF Safety—In the Field
This is the second installment of a two-part article about RF when you are operating “in the field,” meaning away from a fixed station. For example, when you are operating […]
Antenna Tech
Ham Radio Tech: Choosing a Portable Vertical Antenna that Matches Your Needs
Whether you’re a seasoned ham or buying your first antenna, choosing the right one is more about how you operate as an individual and less about the antenna’s capabilities. In […]
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Ham Radio Tech: RF Management–In the Field
This is the first of a two-part article about RF when you are operating “in the field,” meaning away from a fixed station. For example, when you are operating a […]
