Word of the Day (QSO): What Does QSO Mean?
In our last Word of the Day post, we discussed State QSO Parties—a contest in which operators try to work as many stations as possible in a state or group […]
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What is a “State QSO Party?” (Word of the Day)
Pronounced “Q S O party,” a State QSO Party refers to a contest where you try to work as many stations as possible in a specific state or group of […]
Technical Articles
Field Day Tips: How to Fine-Tune Your EMCOMM Skills During Field Day
Since the 1930s, Field Day has been an event to test the field preparedness and emergency communications (EMCOMM) abilities of the Amateur Radio community. Over the years, it has turned […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: What is a “Receive Antenna?”
Generally refers to an antenna that is used for receive purposes only – e.g., not the same as the transmitting antenna. These include specialized antennas, such as loops, short verticals, […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: Great Circle
The bearing between two points on the globe which minimizes the physical distance is known as a great circle bearing. Thus the great circle bearing for working, say, India from […]
HAM Radio 101 / Uncategorized
Word of the Day: ATNO
ATNO stands for All Time New One. For DXers, it means making contact with a DXCC entity for the first time—often after years of near misses, poor propagation, and pileups […]
Satellite Operation / Technical Articles
Satellite Basics (Part 1): Guide to Ham Radio Satellite Operating
One of the great things about Ham Radio is the endless ways you can enjoy the hobby. If you feel your Ham Radio enjoyment needs a shake-up, or you’re new […]
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Word of the Day: What is a “Pilot Station” in Amateur Radio?
Pilot stations are members of a DXpedition who operate from populated areas and are in regular contact with the DXpedition. Their job is to report on how things are going […]
HAM Radio 101
HAM Radio 101: Ethics and Operating Procedures for the Radio Amateur
Being a Ham Radio operator comes with big responsibilities. If we are to reap the vast rewards of the hobby we share, adhering to a code of on-air conduct is […]
HAM Radio 101
Word of the Day: Genius Clamp
From time to time, this column will focus on a product unique to Ham Radio. Today, we’re devoting our Word of the Day to the Genius Clamp, a product of […]
