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Chordal Hop Propagation
Understand how efficient ionospheric skip can occur without ground reflection.

Stu WØSTU
Oct 30, 20222 min read
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Intro to Digital Voice
DSTAR, DMR, System Fusion... Get some clarity on digital voice modes.

Bob KØNR
Oct 8, 20229 min read
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Field Day Weekend! What's it all about?
Field Day weekend is coming up! Find your local field day event and have fun with hams. Here's what it's all about.

Stu WØSTU
Jun 24, 20222 min read
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Get the Right Signal Tone
DTMF, CTCSS, DCS, Tone Burst... What are they and which do you need for a given situation? Learn about the variety of signal tones.

Bob KØNR
Feb 6, 20229 min read
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Simplex, Duplex, Offset and Split
Learn the differences among these operating modes and terms, and understand typical operating conditions for each.

Bob KØNR
Jan 31, 20224 min read
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What Frequency Do I Use on 2 meters?
Learn how to stick to the voluntary band plans on 2-meters and avoid interference.

Bob KØNR
Jan 22, 20226 min read
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Standard Phonetic Alphabet (T2C03)
T2C03 from the 2018-2022 Technician License Course Section 2.3, Call Signs: T2C03: What should be done when using voice modes to ensure...

Stu WØSTU
Jan 20, 20223 min read
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Hey, Which Coaxial Cable Should I Use?
A comparison of common ham radio coaxial cable types and signal loss.

Bob KØNR
Jan 18, 20223 min read
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Working DX
Contest weekend? Learn common contest practices and how to snag DX stations.

Bob KØNR
Jan 16, 20224 min read
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Op Amps (E7G12)
The 2020-2024 Extra License question pool wants to ensure you know a thing or two about operational amplifiers, an analog integrated...

Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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Part 15 Devices
Part 15 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations regulates low power, unlicensed devices that can cause interference on the ham...

Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20222 min read
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Spectrum Analyzer (E4A02)
The spectrum analyzer provides a frequency domain view of signals, while an oscilloscope displays the time domain. Learn the difference.

Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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Liquid Crystal Displays
Ever wonder how that LCD on your radio works? Get the fundamentals on liquid crystal display functionality.

Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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Vacuum Tubes (G6A10)
Get amped up on vacuum tubes' structure and function with this question pool item.

Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20222 min read
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Bleeder Resistors (G7A01)
The 2019-2023 General License question pool requires that you understand the purpose of a power supply bleeder resistor: G7A01: What...

Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20222 min read
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Transformer Windings Diameters (G5C16)
Transform your understanding of transformers and their wire windings.

Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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Transformers (G5C06)
The 2019-2023 General License question pool includes questions about the function of electrical transformers: G5C06: What is the RMS...

Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
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Capacitive Reactance (G5A06)
Understand the dynamics of capacitive reactance - how AC reacts to a capacitor.

Stu WØSTU
Jan 15, 20223 min read
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Complex Impedance Part 3: Putting It All Together
In Part 1 of this series, Just a Passing Phase, we defined the sine waveform of the most common AC signals, illustrated how AC voltage...

Stu WØSTU
Jan 15, 202212 min read
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Complex Impedance Part 2: Reacting Nicely!
In Part 1 of this series, It’s Just a Passing Phase, we defined the sine waveform of the most common AC signals, illustrated how AC...

Stu WØSTU
Jan 15, 20228 min read
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