Amateur Radio

Radio Contesting

CQ WW VHF Contest 2023

The CQ WW VHF Contest 2023 edition did not match the incredible conditions experienced during the June VHF contest. Saturday was pretty slow, but...
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Radio Contesting

June 2023 VHF Contest — A Non-Stop Es Blast!

The 2023 edition of the ARRL June VHF Contest hit an all-time high for my home station. See the nearby graph of activity levels...
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VHF-UHF

Six Meters — How I Love It!

Days, nights, and weeks in total silence (save for the local FT8 beacons…), followed by absolute pandemonium! Yes! Yes! Yes! This was all too much...
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Radio Contesting

New Rig in the Ham Shack — Icom IC-7100

I've been looking for a second rig for the ham shack since I parted ways with my IC-910H. I like having two rigs during...
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Antennas

Omniangle Omnidirectional Antennas – Stacked for More Fun

I've been a big fan of the Par Electronics antennas. That started with their ingeniously elegant six-meter Moxon. It fits in anyone's backyard and...
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Meteor Scatter

Meteor Scatter: Getting on the Air — How it Works

This article provides step-by-step instructions for using WSJT-X MSK144 to make meteor scatter contacts. It also provides an in-depth look into the principles of...
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