Amateur Radio

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FFMA 488 — QSO Modulation Mode Counting

Although VUCC and the Fred Fish Memorial Award do not distinguish between modulation modes, I thought it might be interesting to tally my list...
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Amateur Radio

Reading vs. Scrolling: Books Win

The Wall Street Journal’s Free Expression newsletter recently published an article titled “Scrolling Ourselves to Death.” Its opening lines paint a dire picture: “Reading...
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Radio Contesting

VHF Contesting — Insights and Updates

I’ve just updated my post on VHF contesting. Since it was first published in February 2024, it has garnered around 6,000 views. I’ve made...
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Antennas

My 488 FFMA Station — Always Improving

Now that I’ve completed the 488 grid chase, I thought it would be a good time to document my current station before I move...
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Radio Contesting

September 2026 VHF Contest — Watching for Rovers

With 100+ degree heat and a general lack of enthusiasm, I decided to stay home for the September VHF Contest. The contest was slow,...
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Editor's Pick

Fred Fish Memorial Award, FFMA — Ultimate Grid Chase

As I've done with the Guide to 6 Meter DXing - Getting Started on the Magic Band, I felt it might be a good...
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