More about the original W2LJ
This is going to be a long post. In our last episode, I was telling you all about the musings and thoughts I have had about the original W2LJ …… …
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Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 338
AllStarLink version 3 beta The next generation of AllStarLink repeater and hotspot software. AllStarLink GoodWatch A Ham Radio smartwatch. KK4VCZ My first, easiest (and last?) SOTA If you spotted a …
Age Patterns in Operating Activities Among Canadian Amateurs
Results from the RAC Survey 2021 In a previous blog post, I showed the popularity of some 39 specific operating activities among Canadian hams using the national RAC Survey 2021. …
FCC Enforcement Actions
When teaching ham radio license classes, I often get asked whether the FCC enforces the Part 97 rules and regulations. That is, how likely is it that the FCC would …
The Popularity of Specific Operating Activities Among Canadian Hams
Results from the 2021 RAC National Survey Author’s note: a version of this appeared in the May 2024 issue of The Canadian Amateur, available to members only. I retain copyright …
Exploring Shortwave Radio Signals: A Peek into Non-Local Communications
Curious about what you can hear on shortwave ham radio? This video is a brief survey of the diverse world of communications on the shortwave spectrum. Expand your radio horizons …
Canada Day contest 2024
I did a part-time effort in the Canada Day contest on the weekend. I wanted to take it easy as I just had minor surgery and sitting in one spot …
The July-August 2024 SARC Communicator
Hello summer…With another big Summer issue. The July-August 2024 Communicator, digital periodical of Surrey Amateur Radio Communications is now available for viewing or download.Read in over 150 countries, we bring you …
TX Factor – Show 31 is On Air
We present you with a dilemma! Whether to watch Euro 2024, the headliner act at Glastonbury, study the manifestos of the UK political parties, or . . . to sit …
ICQ Podcast Episode 433 – Beginners Fault Finding
In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) …
Go Back In Time – 80 Years – Vintage Film
Turning back time to 80 years ago, virtually witness a critical historic method of shortwave communication using the fundamental mode of continuous wave modulation. This is a film from 1944, …
AmateurLogic 194: Field Day 2024
AmateurLogic.TV Episode 194 is now available for download. The excitement, skills and sweat of Field Day 2024 at W5SLA and W5AXC. Find out what worked and what didn’t. Plus, Tommy …
Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 337
Experimenting during Field Day 2024 Running solo for Field Day in the backcountry of Kananaskis Country. VE6LK Amateur Radio for aspiring professionals So much of what I do in other …
German Teletype (RTTY) Weather on HF (Shortwave) Radio
This is a video of the German Weather Broadcast from DWD, Hamburg, on shortwave (HF), using teletype (RTTY). I demonstrate two decoding software options: JWcomm32 (older), and, FLdigi. Note the …
Modern Amateur Radio Hobby – An Introduction
This video is an introduction to an international public-service and technology hobby known as ‘amateur radio’ (or ‘ham radio’). Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio …
1939 Film: Morse Code on HF in New Zealand (Historical)
Before modern radio broadcasting, the trails were being blazed both in public broadcast, but also critical links out of the local area. Here’s a side-look back in time…. in this …
New to Amateur Radio? What is a Repeater?
If you have not yet explored ham radio repeaters, this might be interesting to you. What is an amateur radio repeater and how do they work? In this video, with …
Changing it up
The old setupAs an avid contester, I find myself sitting at the radio for long periods and I am no longer a spring chicken my body is not as forgiving …
FRS3 For Colorado Backcountry
The Colorado Search and Rescue Association is promoting FRS (Family Radio Service) Channel 3 as “the default during backcountry search and rescue (backcountry SAR) emergencies.” FRS channel 3 is the …