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Amateur Radio World Map
This free amateur radio world map is a scalable vector graphics drawing. Two formats ... - Listed in Operating Aids/Maps


Guide to Antenna Modeling with NEC by W4RNL
Antenna modeling is an essential technique for both amateur and professional engineers, enabling precise ... - Listed in Antennas/Theory


Squirrel Cannon AKA Spud Gun
The Squirrel Cannon article humorously recounts the author's struggle with troublesome squirrels and his ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Antenna Launcher


ARRL Audio News October 11, 2024

ARRL Audio News October 11, 2024



Kenwood TS-520S at RigPix
Picture and features of the Kenwood TS-520S amateur radio transceiver - Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Kenwood TS-520S


Optimized 40-Meter Delta Loop Beam Antenna
The 40-meter delta loop beam by K4TX/K4GE is an efficient wire antenna with two ... - Listed in Antennas/40M/40 meter Delta Loop Antennas


TS-520S Operating Manual
Kenwood TS-520S English Operating Manual in PDF Format provided by Kenwood - Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Kenwood TS-520S


SuperFox Code Verification Site
How do you know that Fox is the real DX? If they are transmitting ... - Listed in Operating Modes/FT8


Exploring Linux HF Packeteering with Direwolf and QtTermTCP
This article provides an overview of setup Direwolf and QtTermTCP for HF packet radio ... - Listed in Operating Modes/Packet Radio/Beginner's Guide


Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2439
How does an Antenna work? - Video, The Effectiveness of Ferrites - Video, How-To Easily Measure Unwanted RF, GNU Radio Beginners Tutorials, Diplomatic Stations Schedules and Frequencies, Elevation Maps, RTL-SDR Pan-adapter using HDSDR with the IC-751A, Homebrew Buddipole Variant, Hams Over IP, IZ3MEZ WEB DX Cluster For HAM Radio,


Hurricane Milton - Storm Updates

Sunday, October 6, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Update:

Hurricane Milton was located just over 300 miles west-northeast of Progreso, Mexico, and 835 miles west-southwest of Tampa, Florida with winds of 100 miles per hour. Hurricane Milton was moving in an east-southeast direction at 6 mph and is forecasted to arrive near Tampa, Florida on Wednesday as at least a Category 3.

The Hurricane Watch Net is mak...



The Porch Loop a small receiving loop
The small receiving loop (SRL) is a versatile and efficient antenna that can be ... - Listed in Antennas/Receiving


Adding an external keypad to the K3
Integrating a Genovation keypad with the Elecraft K3 is for anyone looking to enhance ... - Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Elecraft K3


ARRL Audio News October 4, 2024

ARRL Audio News October 4, 2024



Ham Radio Serving Southeast US Recovery Efforts

ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® is tracking how amateur radio is proving critical in areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene, especially in North and South Carolina, portions of Tennessee, and beyond. In the hardest-hit Asheville, North Carolina, area, homes and entire towns have been swept away by flood waters and mudslides. Over 200 people have been killed, and many more are stil...



The ARRL Foundation is Now Accepting Grant Applications Through October 31, 2024

There is funding available to organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those with a focus on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. Youth-based projects and initiatives are especially encouraged. The ARRL Foundation grants program accepts proposals on a cyclical basis three times a year, in February, June, and October. Award...



Simulated Emergency Test (SET) Scheduled for October 5—6

The first weekend of October is when ARRL encourages local groups to hold the Simulated Emergency Test, or SET. Throughout September, ARRL shared materials about resilience through National Preparedness Month. Now, as entire areas are washed away in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the utility value of amateur radio is more necessary and visible than ever.

When disaster strikes, infrastructur...



An Incredible Amateur Radio Rescue Story

Editor’s note:  The following story was submitted by Don Gardner, W7PJ, ARRL Idaho Section Emergency Coordinator.

On the evening of September 21, 2024, Greg Owen, WX7Z, heard an amateur radio emergency call on the VHF frequency known as the national simplex calling frequency, 146.52 MHz. Ed Clark, K7ELC, was calling to get medical help for a 51-year-old man who had rolled his four-wheeler.

Mac M...



Using a SDR as a RFI Site Survey Tool
This article explains how software-defined radios (SDRs) are used to detect and visualize radio ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Radio Frequency Interference


Going Full-Circle with a Kenwood TS-520S
This article is either a nostalgic yet technical look on restoring this popular ham ... - Listed in Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers/Kenwood TS-520S



 

 
 
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