Ham Radio Mobile Installation - Going Mobile, Part 2
In a previous article, I described the mobile installation in my truck, providing a few general tenets of mobile station…
Ham Radio School Articles
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Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS)
Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS) is an ionospheric skip operating technique that directs the strongest signals from a station vertically,…
Single Sideband on 2 Meters: The Other VHF Mode
Most new hams get started on the ham bands using FM, with 2m and 70cm being the most popular bands.
Basic On-Air Rules & Regs
As an Amateur Radio Service licensed operator, you are obligated to follow some rules and regulations during your radio operations…
Ham Radio Mobile Installation — Going Mobile (Part 1)
When I’m driving free, the world’s my home When I’m mobile Hee hoo! Beep beep! – Pete Townshend, The Who,…
What Kind of Antenna Will I Need?
Antennas for ham radio stations is a very big topic, and one that you will learn about in study for…
How Many Antennas Do I Need?
Recently a student in our Technician License Class realized that it may take quite a few antennas to cover all…
A VHF FM Station at Home
In our Technician License classes, we encourage people to get a 2m/70 cm handheld transceiver as their first ham radio.
Considering a VHF/UHF Antenna for Your Home?
Are you ready to establish a home station for FM ops on the VHF and UHF bands, and are you…
What Should I Get for My First Radio?
Like many technology markets, the ham radio market can be a bit overwhelming to the new ham. During our Technician…
