VHF-UHF

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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VHF-UHF

WSJT-X and the Q65 mode for 6 meters and Up

I’ve been amazed by the relatively new Q65 mode within the WSJT-X software suite. It works over long distances when nothing else is happening....
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