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Log Periodics for Rovers
An "eHam Classic" by KE3HT
I'm a Rover, Part Deux
WB2WIK/6 shows you how it's done
Mythical Antennas
K0BG breaks down misinformation using antenna theory
FT-1000D Mod. de K0FF
FT-1000D Mod. de K0FF How to unlock the full potential of this radio
Remote Tuned Slinky Dipole for Restricted Hams:
Can't have an outdoor antenna? Don't let that keep you off the air!
K0FF on DX Effective Transmit Antennas for the Low Bands
K0FF on DX Effective Transmit Antennas for the Low Bands Wanting to get on 80 or 160 meters? Give these antennas a try
Hide in Plain Sight!
Living in an antenna-restricted area? N8CMQ gives his solution!
5/8 40-Meter Antenna
K0FF's version of ON4UN's 83 foot transmit antenna
Making a Beverage Transformer Box de K0FF
Making a Beverage Transformer Box de K0FF Another installment of K0FF's homebrew tips
Restoring Boatanchor Radios
Replacing components the easy way!
 
News View More Ham News!
CU Space Project to Study How a Violent Sun Can Affect Earth:
ARNewsline #1695 -- February 5 2010:
Men Itching To Get a 'Classic Rig' Crackling Again:
Army's New 'Smart Radio' May Revolutionize Communications:
A Role For Ham Radio:
Propagation Forecast Bulletin #5 de K7RA:
Amateur Radio Operators Play Important Role:
Ham Radio: A Fading Hobby ... Until Emergencies Hit:
Solar Activity Intensifies After Long Period of Calm:
DX News -- ARRL DX Bulletin #5:
Amateur Radio Enthusiast Spins Old Time Country:
Chair Clarifies Tower Proposal:
Scientists Detect Start of New Solar Cycle:
The Week on the Radio:
Illinois Teams with Amateur Radio Operators to Create RACES Program:
MARS Unifies Operation in Support of Haiti Relief Effort:
2010 Field Day Packets Now Available:
ARRL in Action: What Have We Been Up To Lately?
Former ARRL President Named QCWA President Emeritus:
FCC Notes Amateur Radio Response to Haitian Earthquake:
ARRL Continuing Education Course Registration:
Amateurlogic Episode 26 Released:
Microphone No Different Than Cell Phone:
ARNewsline #1694 -- January 29 2010:
Ham Radio Included in Official Emergency Preparations:
Ham Radio Operators From the Bay Area Head to Haiti:
Cave-Texting Device Involves Combination of Computer and Ham Radio:
NCVEC Releases Second Technician Question Pool:
Ham Radio Operator Ready to Help in Disasters:
Amateur Radio Still Alive and Kicking:
QRP Quarterly -- Winter 2010 Issue:
Radio Operators Are the Eyes of the National Weather Service:
Catching Amateur Radio Signals From Hotel Balcony:
WIA Centenary Celebration -- Canberra:
NASA Mission to Unravel Sun's Threat to Earth:
Shortwave Gains Low-Power Interest:
Chennai Software Engineer Forecasts Weather With Self-Made Antennas:
 
Product Reviews View More Reviews!
Grundig G3 with SSB - decent mixed bag
GenesisRadio Genesis G3020 - Thrilled!
Tini CAT computer level converters for Yaesu - Will not work for a ft-897 or ft-857
CG-3000 Automatic Antenna Tunner 10 - 200 WATT .PEP - Great unit, even on 160m
Yaesu FT-990 - Top performer
 
Classifieds View More Classifieds!
Feb 8  Kenwood TH-F6A HT WV1K
Feb 8  Kenwood TS-480SAT N6CRR
Feb 8  Drake/Sherwood C Line AF6NI
Feb 8  Foot switch, All Metal w/cable K6RQR
Feb 8  FS TEN TEC ARGOSY KF7OM
 
Calendar View More Calendar Events!
First 5 Upcoming Events  Location Start Date
Hamcation Orlando, FL 02/12/10
WCARC Swapfest Georgetown, TX 02/13/10
BVARA Minifest & Radio Auction (BEAVER COUNTY, PA) Baden, PA 02/14/10
Mansfield mid-winter Mansfield, OH 02/14/10
W4VEC Test Session Charleston, SC Area Goose Creek, SC 02/17/10
 
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Spots View More DX Spots!
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0352   7140.0    V26VP   op. Valery VE3LFW
0352   3798.6    S59N   Thanks Dan
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0351   7133.0    ZS3D   58NV Danny
0351   7035.6    DK5MJ   CLG CQ
0350   1838.0    N9GUE   jt65a cq
0350   1821.9    F5IN   CQ
0349   21010.0    H40FN   qsx 21011.0
 
 
Spotlight N3LJS Shack in Western Maryland
N3LJS Shack in Western Maryland Icom IC -756 Pro III, Ameritron 811H, Kamtronic KPC 3+, and Allinco DR-130. B&W Folded Dipole, MQ-26 Beam, Diamond V2000A. Logic7, ACLog, CClogger is the software I use in the shack.

 
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Strays Add a Stray!
20 or 30 watts output on PSK31 is plenty of power. Do not be tempted to run 40w, 50w or more. It will overpower other receivers and end up ruining a QSO's for other operators.radio28@gmail.com
N5XTR
 
Speakout View More Topics
Smallest Shack?
A contributor asks, "Lots of people like to boast about how large their ham shacks are but how about a friendly competition to find out who operates from the smallest shack? (HT only excluded.) My shack is 69" x 61" (that's roughly 1.75 m x 1.50 m), about as large as a coat closet, and that includes all my radio equipment (Icom IC-736, Icom IC- 2200H, Icom R-75, 13.8 VDC power supply, computer, monitor, miscellaneous test and monitoring equipment) and my project development workbench. Anyone want to challenge that?"
 
Forums View All Forums
Hot topics in BoatAnchors Forum:
telechron clock repair/replacement
Fond memories of your old Novice station?
How heavy can I load a 4-250?
Looking for the VW Bug of HF
AM from my Ricebox
Slipping VFO tuning on the Heathkit SB-401
 
Ham Radio Links View More Links!
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DXFC--For DXers Who Like to Travel 3.3
Enhanced Audio (EA) 2.7
K1FRD's EchoStation 3.2
WM2U's GNR Page 2.5
CountyHunter Dot Com 3.2

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Robert J. King (K5IY)
Emmett Dodson (K9YKX)
Jim McCarty (KB5ICU)
Don Morgan (KD4JDI)
Cecil Barnett (N7TWO)
 
Shack Showcase Solar Station - www.VK5SW.com
Solar Station -  www.VK5SW.com My Solar Station out in the Bush. www.VK5SW.com .

 
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