How to Put up a Field Day Tower Safely
Field Day (June 22and 23, 2019) is almost here and the planning is underway — for radios, tents, food, antennas—and how to keep them up! You may be lucky and […]
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Field Day Safety Checklist: 10 Safety Tips for Successful Field Day
While Field Day offers lots of opportunities for fun, there are many hazards as well. It’s why the ARRL encourages clubs to appoint a safety officer and assistants who are […]
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Ham Radio Tech: Knots & Slings
Antenna and tower work are never far from our minds as hams. Most amateur loads are considered light by professional installers, but they can be heavy enough to cause injuries […]
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Professors and Topics Announced for 2024 Contest University. Register Today!
Do you remember the excitement of poring over class selections at the beginning of each semester at college? The learning opportunities seemed endless! I’d be willing to bet that you […]
Events
Contest University 2023 Wrap-Up and Resources (Video and Presentation Links)
This year’s Contest University, held May 18 in Dayton, Ohio, was another big success, as hams from far and wide gathered to get the latest information on upgrading their stations […]
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Get the Contesting Edge: Register for Contest University, May 18, 2023 in Dayton
There’s still time to sign up for the 2023 edition of Contest University, where hams gather annually in Dayton, Ohio, to absorb expert advice from a diverse range of hams, […]
Events
Get the Contesting Edge: Register Now for Contest University, May 19, 2022 in Dayton
Any ham who has been fortunate enough to attend Contest University will pretty much tell you the same story—this is an event not to be missed if you want to […]
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Spring Station Inspection Tips
As I am writing (March 23, 2020) more and more of us are staying home and maybe spending time in our Ham stations. We are fortunate to have amateur radio […]
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Stretching and Cautions About Lifting for Ham Radio Antenna Season
As I’m writing at the end of March, antenna season is about to get underway in many parts of North America, including for the author. (Those of you in the […]
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DX Engineering Honored by the Radio Club of America
The Radio Club of America (RCA) announced that DX Engineering and CEO Tim Duffy, K3LR, are the recipients of the 2023 RCA Business Award. From its website, the RCA noted […]
