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Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2511
Antenna Height Matters – True or False, The CobWebb antenna project, Dual Band VHF/UHF End Fed Vertical Dipole, PA0FRI Unbalanced/Balanced ATU Project, DIY Weatherproof Dipole Antenna Center Connector for HF Operations, Optimizing Portable Ham Radio: From Wheels to Innovative Backpack Solution, A Top Loaded End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna for 20m,
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Random Wire Review: Issue 135
As I type this, it is a lovely Thursday morning: warm, with blue skies and a light breeze. However, I thought I had already started issue 135, so it was an unpleasant surprise to open my browser and find a blank screen where issue 135 ought to be. This means issue 135 is going to…
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Zero Retries 0206
Zero Retries is an independent newsletter promoting technological innovation in and adjacent to Amateur Radio, and Amateur Radio as (literally) a license to experiment with and learn about radio technology. Radios are computers – with antennas! Now in its fourth year of publication, with 2800+ subscribers. About Zero Retries Steve Stroh N8GNJ, Editor Email –…
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Join Us Monday night, June 16th, as we will discuss using Bluetooth with your Digital Mobile Radio
Every Monday night, join us on the MichiganOne DMR Tech Net as we try to make Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) fun to use and easier to understand! Monday night, June 16th, the MichiganOne DMR Tech Net team will discuss using Bluetooth with your Digital Mobile Radio. We would love to hear if you use,…
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Dayton Hamvention® 2025 Wrap-Up—Another Impressive Showcase of the Best in Amateur Radio
DX Engineering Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary in Four-Wheeled, Mobile-Ready Style The final figures are in—a whopping 36,814 people (this article’s author included) attended Dayton Hamvention® held May 16-18 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio. A huge debt of gratitude goes to the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) and the more…
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Monday night, June 9th, Stan WB8QJZ, will discuss AllStarLink
Every Monday night, join us on the MichiganOne DMR Tech Net as we try to make Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) fun to use and easier to understand! Monday night, June 9th, MichiganOne DMR Tech Net team member, Stan WB8QJZ, will discuss AllStarLink. He’ll explain what it is, how to use and get started with…
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Join us Monday, June 2 at 7:30pm to learn about HamShack Hotline and Hams Over IP
Every Monday night, join us on the MichiganOne DMR Tech Net as we try to make Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) fun to use and easier to understand! Monday night, June 2nd, MichiganOne DMR Tech Net team member, Brad KE8WNV, will discuss HamShack Hotline and Hams Over IP — The VoIP Tools for Modern Hams. …
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New Product Spotlight: DX Engineering Nomad Portable Telescopic Masts
Combine the Nomad mast with the new DX Engineering Low Power Portable Dipole and Winder Kit and You’re Ready for Field Day fun! Just in time for ARRL Field Day 2025 (June 28-29), DX Engineering’s new Nomad Portable Telescopic Masts are now available. That’s great news if you’re looking for a well-constructed, easy-to-transport fiberglass mast…
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Rick W1DSP’s FB SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver — Exploring the Rabbit Holes
Thanks to Rick W1DSP for sending us his “proof of life” video. It is indeed alive! Congratulations Rick! Welcome to the Hall of Fame! Rick writes: Here’s another SS DCR proof of life video. I took a bunch of detours on the way to get here – redesigned the coil former to add a fixed…
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Phil W1PJE, Director of MIT’s Haystack Observatory, visits SolderSmoke East, Talks Radio with N2CQR and KK4DAS
We were very pleased that Phil W1PJE was able to visit yesterday. Phil is the Director of MIT’s Haystack Observatory. He is very knowledgeable on topics related to space and space technology. He is also a member of the SolderSmoke Direct Conversion Receiver Hall of Fame. We talked about the history of the Haystack Observatory,…
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- Top Amateur Radio Websites – Issue 2511
- Random Wire Review: Issue 135
- Zero Retries 0206
- Join Us Monday night, June 16th, as we will discuss using Bluetooth with your Digital Mobile Radio
- Dayton Hamvention® 2025 Wrap-Up—Another Impressive Showcase of the Best in Amateur Radio