I worked in broadcast engineering beginning in 1975, eventually becoming staff engineer at WPGC AM and FM Morningside and then chief engineer of the legendary WEAM in Arlington, Virginia, and later senior engineer for Multiphase Consulting in the Washington, DC area. ...
Whether it’s experimenting with new equipment, participating in contests, or assisting during disasters, hams contribute significantly to society. In the spirit of ORARI’s celebration, let’s raise our antennas and toast to the passionate radio operators who keep the airwaves alive! amateur-radio...
WK1J: Retired in 2010, hobbies: Gardening, Photography, Web Design and Ham Radio. I currently reside in New Boston, NH on 5 acres at 800 ft (244M), Above Sea Level. Member of: Yankee Clipper Contest Club (YCCC), Nashua Area Radio Society (NARS) and the ARRL. QSL Policies: I appr...
which my R.L. Drake gear used. It served me well, and I was pretty much able to troubleshoot it. I still try to help hams in my area—Kalamazoo, MI—with antenna problems. I’m still the best on Home Made Tilts for a
s Fair information via ham radio. A 2-meter information station was built and placed on the air by Robin Rumbolt WA4TEM. By keying the station on simplex and giving their call, hams received information on parking, shuttle bus service, and lodging. Area repeaters were monitored by operators...
1983 - AMTOR first enabled hams to do computer-to-computer communications over the air on HF. Other more performing modes soon followed, such as Clover, PACTOR, G-TOR and, most importantly, PSK-31. 1980's - Packet radio came in use when amateur radio operators adapted the X-25 protocol...
Similarly, when using headphones I hear a lot of high frequency hiss even when the audio is turned completely down. It requires an in-line resistance (outboard volume) or use of higher impedance headphones to eliminate the hiss. I know a lot of older hams have lost much of their higher ...
1500 watts of power and these privileges include the very popular 2-meter band. Many Technician licensees enjoy using small 2-meter hand-held radios to stay in touch with other hams in their area or operating from just about any vehicle, boat, etc. Imagine sending live TV in realtime over...
1500 watts of power and these privileges include the very popular 2-meter band. Many Technician licensees enjoy using small 2-meter hand-held radios to stay in touch with other hams in their area or operating from just about any vehicle, boat, etc. Imagine sending live TV in realtime over...
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