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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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Meteor Scatter

Meteor Scatter Propagation: How it Works & Getting on the Air

I've written about meteor scatter a few times on this blog. It started with Meteor Scatter — A Burst of Excitement about my first...
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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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Editor's Pick

Fred Fish Memorial Award, FFMA — Ultimate Grid Chase

As I've done with the Guide to VHF Contesting - References to Further Information and the Guide to 6 Meter DXing - Getting Started...
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Antennas

Stressed Moxon — Ingeniously Elegant

From my ramblings here, you've no doubt noted that I've been digging into VHF through some six-meter activity. I've worked a couple of contests...
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Amateur Radio

Six Meter Dipole

I have been giving thought to setting up a six meter antenna with horizontal polarization. Plus, it would be nice if it were omnidirectional....
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