Working long distance on various HF bands is a exciting aspect of amateur radio. Here are some tips and considerations for making long-distance contacts on HF bands: Remember, long-distance HF contacts require a combination of skill, knowledge, and luck. Keep practicing, and you’ll eventually make those coveted DX contacts!
Continue ReadingPropagation in amateur radio refers to the way radio signals travel from the transmitting station to the receiving station. Amateur radio operators use various frequencies and modes to communicate with other operators locally and worldwide. Here are some key aspects of propagation in amateur radio: Understanding propagation helps amateur radio operators choose the best frequencies, […]
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“Attention all radio amateurs! We invite you to support the Suggestions for Draft Amendment to Amateur Radio License Rules by signing up on the QRZ India website. Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of amateur radio in India. Please visit the link below and share your thoughts before August 15th, 2024: Click here […]
Continue ReadingPosted by Wayne KE8JFW on May 6, 2020 at 9:05 pm As Hams around the globe make sacrifices for the health and safety of their communities, let’s take this opportunity to recommit ourselves to making the amateur bands a welcoming harbor for all, whether contesting, DXing, or just looking for a friendly rag-chew while sheltering at home. […]
Continue Reading:Issued: 2020 Jul 31 1231 UTC :Product: documentation at http://www.sidc.be/products/meu #——————————————————————–# # DAILY BULLETIN ON SOLAR AND GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY from the SIDC # # (RWC Belgium) # #——————————————————————–# SIDC URSIGRAM 00731 SIDC SOLAR BULLETIN 31 Jul 2020, 1230UT SIDC FORECAST (valid from 1230UT, 31 Jul 2020 until 02 Aug 2020) SOLAR FLARES : Quiet conditions […]
Continue ReadingSummaryBlock diagramUsageConfigurationDownload & photo BRIEFLY A brief summary of this project The current working frequency is read form the radio using he Icom CI-V protocol. Antenna is switched when changing band, according to the configuration loaded within the control box. The device can be operated in automatic mode (switching based on frequency/band) as well as in manual mode (operator […]
Continue ReadingThis is an Arduino-based rotator interface that interfaces a computer to a rotator or rotator controller, emulating the Yaesu GS-232A/B, Easycom, and DCU-1 protocols which are supported by a myriad of logging, contest, and control programs. It can be easily interfaced with commercial rotator control units. With the addition of a proper capacity power supply […]
Continue ReadingCoaxial cables are the most popular form of transmission line for getting our signals to and from our antennas. There are many types of cable to choose from and it can be confusing to chose the best one. In this article, we’ll cover the most common choices of cable to get you started. We’ll focus […]
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