Articles from and for hams
• Nowadays, more than ever, look for your "personality" in the QSO!
Added at 2020-11-03 14:32:59
Be Happy using you callsign and calling CQ ! it doesn't matter if is DX or Not!
• Be proud of your call sign and demonstrate your skills
Added at 2020-10-30 14:24:14
It is a good time to value ourselves as humans and stop a little with the machines: Whatsap, Facebook, Twiter, Instagram, and even the FT8, RTTY, PSKL, JT65 etc.
• WiFi HF Antenna Switch
Added at 2017-07-21 13:23:35
This article describes the design and construction of a remote WiFi Antenna Switch for HF that is an order of magnitude more economical than any wireless remote switch available today. It is limited in its power handling and frequency bandwidth, but I believe it is of great use for most of ham radio operators.
• Alpha EZMilitary, Chameleon MPAS Side by Side Comparison
Added at 2016-05-10 09:20:05
Frustrated with over optimistic reviews, the series was put together to compare these systems to one another. We are looking at performance, durability, quality, construction, deployment configurations, and value for money..
• 4 receivers in a SWL Shack
Added at 2016-04-05 15:43:03
4 receivers compared by usage, for SWL ICOM R75, NRD 535, AR7030, RADIOJET 1102S
• 4 receivers in a SWL Shack
Added at 2016-04-05 12:47:37
4 receivers compared by usage, for SWL (in french ) ICOM R75, NRD 535, AR7030, RADIOJET 1102S
• Lack of respect for 'Windows' on the Amateur Bands
Added at 2015-08-17 13:33:12
The need to observe mode & activity windows on the bands.
• The New HamQTH callbook service
Added at 2015-02-13 18:44:40
New and improved!
• Software for Digital modes. A Review
Added at 2014-06-17 08:02:34
There are a significant number of programs available to the Amateur Radio operator enabling the use of digital modes. Some are self contained, others form part of a suite of programs designed for general logging etc (DM780, WinWarbler) . Choice will be made largely on the basis of cost or personal preference based on ease of use and available features. My own preference, having spend some time using all the programs discussed, is for DM780 which I judge to be state of the art. If computer screen space is limited or a simpler interface is required, next on my list are the more ‘compact’ programs of Fldigi and MixW. MultiPSK offers more modes than any other but is definitely not for the beginner.
• Using Macros in Digital modes
Added at 2014-06-17 07:40:56
Macros offer an easy way of entering text into a QSO exchange when using digital modes such as PSK31 or RTTY. Time should be spent planning the content of macros. Control buttons should be displayed according to the part of the QSO in which the text will be used. Good planning leads to ease of use when operating. Operators should avoid lengthy banal macros and enter free-text into a QSO. Try and make an exchange interesting and personal. Time spend studying the range of macro commands and variables available in a particular program will greatly increase the operators abilities and enhance their enjoyment when using these modes.
