At around 0630 EDT on June 7, 2025 I heard K1OA calling CQ on 7030 kHz CW. This was exactly where I had a crystal. I called him, but he didn’t hear me. I sent him an e-mail. We tried again — he heard me calling him and I heardContinue Reading
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 2700+ subscribers. About Zero Retries SteveContinue Reading
I’ve spent the past month being present for my spouse who is recovering from a significant medical event. I’ve been sleeping on sofas, benches, cots, and occasionally the floor. It is not a particularly restful time and my attention has been focused primarily on my wife. Nevertheless, radio continues toContinue Reading
Shame on the ARRL again for once again allowing a division director to resign with only months to go before the next election. It was reported today that Anthony Marcin, W7XM, is resigning as Pacific Division director after serving two and a half years of a three-year term. This very un-democraticContinue Reading
Recently, there have been some complaints about propagation on the HF bands. Last night, however, propagation was pretty good on the 40-meter band. I managed to work four DX stations, including one LU (Argentina), one YT (Serbia), and two HAs. All of them were S6-S7 and very good copy. TheContinue Reading
In years past, you could always count on a QRP-ARCI Four Days in May (FDIM) talk by Rev. George Dobbs, G3RJV. You might never know what the subject would be, however. As Bill, N8ET, put it, “He always submitted a paper for the FDIM Proceedings, but would often talk aboutContinue Reading
Here are a couple of items that have landed in my inbox that I think you might find of interest… YOTA is hosting a silent auction! The folks at Youth on the Air (YOTA) write: Thanks to Garmin, we are raising funds for YOTA Americas with a silent auction forContinue Reading
Last week, I went to lunch with a ham friend of mine. This fellow has been a ham for more than 60 years, and an ARRL member for most of that time. As we were waiting for our food, he says to me, “My ARRL membership is up soon, andContinue Reading
