Experimenting with the #HamRadio Wilderness Protocol
I called CQ at the top and bottom of the hour on the two frequencies with the best chance of a band opening. Either no one heard me, or no one was monitoring.
Category: Radio
Ham Radio Circa 1975
Lots to do to get these radios back on the air. Tubes are in good shape but I’ll need a palate-full of capacitors to get it all back on the air.
Why Preppers Should Have a General Class Ham License
Every state has a state-wide communication net for emergencies. You must have a General Class license to participate.
Ham Radio Can Bring Morse Code Back to the High Seas
By adding a ship license for radiotelegraphy, yacht-owning amateur radio operators can keep Morse code alive on the maritime bands.
Radio Buoys Operating in the 160 Meter Amateur Band
It is an unfortunate situation that people who make a living from commercial fishing are caught in the middle of such a regulatory discrepancy.
Manpack 1.0: A Complete HF Station Under $1,000
It’s portable. It’s affordable. And it costs less than your Bug Out Bag.
Why Your Club Should Offer Computer Science Scholarships
It is in everyone’s interest, ours especially, to encourage the next generation of data architects.
Consumer Protection, the FCC, and the Internet
The FCC probably will revoke every license in my file after this post. But here it goes anyway.
How to Fix Ham Radio’s Youth Problem
When you put the hobby front and center, it sparks the imagination. Here are some ideas on how to do it.
