Simplex, Duplex, Offset and Split
Some time ago, a ham on twitter posted about a “2m SSB simplex contact” he had made. Another ham replied…
What Frequency Do I Use on 2 meters?
You’ve just purchased your first handheld transceiver and have been chatting with both old and new friends around town on…
Hey, Which Coaxial Cable Should I Use?
Coaxial cables are the most popular form of transmission line for getting our signals to and from our antennas. There…
Working DX
One way to work a lot of DX on a weekend is to participate in a DX contest on the…
Phonetic Alphabets
For clear communications under all conditions, we use a phonetic alphabet for spelling out critical information. Instead of “A B…
How to Choose a Repeater
So you received your brand new FCC call sign and you have a transceiver for 2m and/or 70 cm. Now…
Practical Signal Reports
Everyone wants to know how their signal sounds on the air and often the best way to find out is…
Radio Contest? Why?
The hobby of ham radio has a lot of different activities to participate in. Radio contesting (sometimes referred to as…
