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.
Tagged: Amateur Radio
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.
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.
Where Are the Geosynchronous Amateur Radio Satellites?
For a group who put a satellite in orbit 1,580 days after Sputnik, ham radio operators are losing the Space Race.
Hams Discuss the Hobby’s Biggest Weaknesses and Opportunities.
The American Radio Relay League recently surveyed its members about the state of ham radio. I asked the same questions and got surprising answers.
