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Radio Contesting

I'm writing from the Virtual Auditorium of the QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo. They've had some problems with expo access and then with running...

Jim Wilson - 14-March-2021

Radio Contesting

At the conclusion of the recent ARRL January VHF Contest, or perhaps it started during the contest, a hue and cry extended over our...

Jim Wilson - 12-February-2021

Radio Contesting

I've had a request to document my practices in using Logbook of the World after a contest activation. I'll admit to having struggled with...

Jim Wilson - 11-February-2021

Editor's Pick

My VHF journey started in the mid-1970s working FM on 2 meters. A particular delight was working with my dad to build 2 meter...

Jim Wilson - 24-January-2021

Radio Contesting

Photo: K5ND/R in EM14 near Bennington, Oklahoma, at sunrise Sunday. That was a fun contest. Thanks to everyone who worked me. A special thank you...

Jim Wilson - 19-January-2021

Radio Contesting

Once more I'm planning to head out as a Limited Rover in the ARRL January 2021 VHF Contest. This time I'm incorporating a number...

Jim Wilson - 8-January-2021

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