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HF Field Day Antenna Ideas - Have you ever thought of setting up a portable HF station for an activity like the Field Day ?
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Towers Setup at Jonesport - picture gallery - Photo gallery of a work of several weeks consisting of the construction of 5 towers and 28 antennas at the new Jonesport, ME station.
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Wire on the Ground: Portable Radio Success with Grasswire Antenna - The author shares a unique experiment with a 200ft Grasswire antenna—laying wire directly on the ground. Despite inherent losses, the setup enables successful radio communication with a Kentucky station, highlighting the antenna's practicality for portable use with minimal power.
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Unearthing VHF Contest Secrets: An In-Depth Analysis - In this article, authors delve into the inner workings of the IARU R1 VHF contest, the world's largest 2m contest. While activity levels are declining, the top performers consistently maintain their results. Authors explore the physical constraints of achieving higher point totals and speculate on various factors like improved technical capabilities, increased interference, and evolving station setups. It is a fascinating journey into the contest's dynamics, leaving room for intriguing speculations about its future.
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V31 Belize Maya Hill Lodge - Home of Club Station V31HQ, The Maya Hill Lodge, is ideal DXing from Central America. The shack is located outside the house as separate house and it is air conditioned. Offer HF VHF UHF equipment and EME setup.
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Setting Up Your HF Station - From buying an amateur radio transceiver, choosing the correct power supply, selecting the antenna and its feed line, to choosing the best microphone and accessories. A nice presentation for beginners.
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Amateur Radio Microwave - Introduction - Introdcution to Amateur Radio Microwave. A 21 page presentation of ham radio microwaves concepts for beginners. Frequencies, modes and activities. How to get started, what equipment is needed and some pictures of ham radio microwave station setups
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QRP Portable Station Winter Configuration - An article describing equipment needed to make portable operations evenin winter cold times. The article is completed by a nice video describing not only the radio setup but even the tent and power supply equipment
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Portable HAM radio station - Guide to setting up a portable ham radio station, selecting the right components and buying the correct ones, finally setting up and assembling the whole elements.
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Ham Radio And the Art of Bushcraft - This article explores the marriage of amateur radio and bushcraft, advocating the pleasure of setting up a portable station in nature rather than operating from the confines of a vehicle. The Parks on the Air (POTA) programme is highlighted as a catalyst for outdoor radio activities. The author shares his experiences and techniques, from transporting equipment into the wilderness to setting up shelters and antennas. Knot tying skills and the use of frogs are emphasized for efficiency, and a unique method for launching wire antennas is described. The article emphasizes the synergy between amateur radio and bushcraft skills, enhancing the enjoyment of radio operations in wilderness environments.
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Greencube (IO-117) Guide to Setup, Software and Operation - Explore the detailed setup, essential software, and operational nuances for Greencube (IO-117), a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite with a 70cm digipeater, offering DX possibilities for amateur radio enthusiasts. From antenna configurations to software choices, this guide covers everything for a successful Greencube experience.
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Smart SO2R Antenna Switcher: A DIY Solution - In pursuit of enhanced station efficiency, the author describes crafting an Arduino-based smart antenna switcher for an SO2R setup. Faced with manual antenna switching challenges during contests, the project utilizes a Logos Electromechanical 4x4 Driver Shield and a Power Screw shield for seamless functionality. Despite its raw appearance, the automatic switcher proves indispensable in contest scenarios, prompting considerations for future improvements and standardization of station control protocols.
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Low Cost FT8 WSPR Monitoring System - A tutorial on setting up a Low Cost QRP (FT8, JT9, WSPR etc) Monitoring Station with an RTL-SDR V3 and Raspberry Pi 3
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Remote Power and SWR Meter Project - Remotely monitor the output power and SWR of your station via a web browser. WT32/ESP32 based project, combined with a directional coupler setup. It reads two voltages which are supplied by the directional couplers. From these, the respective power is calculated with the help of a calibration data table to be created by the user.
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