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Have you ever thought of setting up a portable HF station for an activity ?

Introduction to WSPR beacons. Article describe WSPR2 and WSPR15 beaconing mode and include a frequency reference table for both WSPR modes

This is a schematic drawing of a project for the construction of a portable mast that can easily be made with PVC pipes.

Adding 17 meter band to Mosley TA-33M yagi antenna

Marshall G. Emm, N1FN, meticulously examines iambic keying, dissecting its historical introduction in the late 1950s with transistorized electronic keyers and its purported advantages. The resource defines keying systems, electronic keyers, and various paddle types, including single-lever and dual-lever paddles, clarifying the distinction between iambic keyers and the iambic sending technique itself. It details the two main types of squeeze keying: true squeeze for alternating dot-dash strings and character insertion for specific elements within a character. N1FN critically evaluates the actual efficiency gains of iambic keying, referencing Chuck Adams, K7QO's, keystroke analysis. While a straight key to bug transition yields a 34.1% reduction and a bug to non-iambic keyer offers 16.1%, iambic keying provides only an 11% theoretical improvement. However, considering typical QSO text and Morse code's inherent optimization for common letters, the practical efficiency gain is estimated at a modest 4-6%. The article also highlights how iambic keying's reliance on precise timing gates can impose a speed limit, making it less effective above 40 WPM, where many operators revert to non-iambic methods or single-lever paddles.

Getting started on RTTY contesting. A PDF by ED Muns, presented at CTU conterst university, about amateur radio RTTY Contesting

This is a QST Article published in January 1982 by W1FB D. Demaw and HH Beverage and is a complete review of the original article published in 1922, which updates and reivew the beverage antenna theory and developlment, explaining the antenna design of transformers and gives accurate reports on antenna general performance.

Technical supplement manual of the Yaesu FT-8800R in english

How can the current "flowing" out of the top of a mobile loading coil be greater than the current "flowing" into the bottom of the coil?

PDF manual of the TW4040 The Adventurer MonobanderTM TransWorld Antennas

A Chaotic Collection of Keys, Paddles, and Bugs

A presentation of the Yagi Antennas, and other interesting tid-bits by Brian Mileshosky. The document provides an in-depth exploration of the Yagi-Uda antenna, detailing its historical development, design principles, and performance characteristics. Originally described in the 1920s, the Yagi antenna features a driven element and parasitic elements, including reflectors and directors, which collectively determine its behavior. The document highlights how element lengths, diameters, and spacing influence gain, impedance, and directivity. It also discusses the antenna's reciprocal nature and presents data on typical gain values for various element configurations. Additionally, the text covers practical considerations, such as the construction of a "Tape Measure Yagi" for amateur use, and touches on related antenna types like dipoles and their application in Near Vertical Incident Skywave (NVIS) communication.

Manual of the BD-35 Dual Band VHF UHF RF power amplifier by Mirage Amp

APRS-Webserver, that presents aprs-data and maps for free using Google Maps api. The position data is imported from aprs.org, winlink.org and echolink.org. The map data are partially commercial and free. This server is for amateur radio purposes only.

The ADIF Processor is an online application that visualizes amateur radio contacts from an ADIF log file using Google Earth. SOTA CSV log files can also be used. As well as allowing you to view and explore your contacts in Google Earth, you will be able to see a Markdown or text table of contacts, use the output ADIF file which contains QRZ.com data, accurate contact distances and fields populated from comments in the input file. Print QSL labels. One of the benefits of using the ADIF Processor before uploading/storing your ADIF file is detecting errors in callsigns and activity references (e.g. POTA or SOTA references).

A free PDF from NASA about cubesat. Basic Concepts and Processes for First-Time CubeSat Developers. A great introduction document dedicated to Cubseat developers.

A distributed capacity coaxial dipole antenna. The antenna is very broadbanded with a very flat swr on all band when setup of the antenna is done at the proper lenght and height.

A december 2003 QST article to Build a condenser microphone that will perform like the costly commercial units by KT4QW

When I tell friends that I enjoy amateur radio contesting, their reaction is usually a quizzical stare. "What's that?" It is hard to explain in the span of a cocktail conversation, so here is the answer.

A homemade band pass filter for the 30 meter band based on the original VE7BPO design

A multiband vertical antenna for HF bands with elevated ground radials slant down at 45 degrees and acting also as guy wires.

An interesting presentation of a real multiband Fan Dipole antenna, optimized for better DX operation performances, considering the terrain, position, DX destination path and other influencing factors

30 meters beacon from UK. QRSS is a method of sending very slow morse code.

An open design exercise in interface archaeology, that decodes the input from a classic Morse key to send twitter messages

The dipole shown in this document is installed in an inverted Vee configuration, with two leg elements on each side held parallel to each other by 21cm spacers. The upper leg is for 40m and the lower leg for 20m. The spacers are made of 7mm plastic garden hose support for garden sprayers cut to 21cm.

Constructing a compact directional antenna for the 17-meter band, this resource details the build process for a Moxon rectangle, a two-element Yagi variant with folded-back elements. It covers the antenna's evolution from the _VK2ABQ beam_ and provides specific dimensions for a version built using fishing pole whips. The content includes a discussion of the antenna's radiation pattern, feedpoint impedance, and its inherent front-to-back ratio, which is often superior to a standard two-element Yagi. Practical considerations for element spacing and material choices are also addressed, alongside a visual representation of the antenna's physical layout. Performance data presented includes a comparison showing the Moxon rectangle's **2.5 dB gain** over a half-wave dipole and a front-to-back ratio of **20 dB**. The resource also touches upon the antenna's relatively wide bandwidth for a two-element beam and its suitability for portable operations due to its compact footprint. It offers insights into optimizing the design for specific operating conditions and discusses the advantages of its lower take-off angle compared to omnidirectional wire antennas, making it effective for DX contacts on the 17-meter band.

How to make proper maintenance of your antenna. Fighting Antenna Corrosion is a QST article published in 1993 that helps on antenna maintenance works

10MHz WSPR and QRSS Transmitter Project

How do two-wire reversible direction Beverages work, an excellent document that explains fundamentals of beverage antennas. This article details the design and performance of a reversible beverage antenna. Leveraging orthogonality between common mode and differential mode currents on a 2-wire line, this antenna facilitates independent reception from both ends. While common mode signals arrive and are summed on a transformer's secondary for common mode reception, differential mode signals induce anti-phase currents, providing individual reception. Various measurements explore impedance, transmission loss, and F/B ratio, highlighting the antenna's effectiveness and areas for improvement. Notably, increasing the antenna's height significantly improved performance.

Keyclicks and NB modifications for the Yaesu FT-1000MP Mark-V HF transceiver

A custom manual for the Yaesu FT 450 owners, tha includes system controls, factory reset procedure, procedural uses, memory management, programming and many more

A 70 MHz QRP transverter project

T2FD is a 600-900 ohms folded dipole, terminated with resistor. Feed impedance is coupled with 50/600 ohms voltage balun. It is a wide band antenna with rather low SWR over the full designed frequency range: antenna tuner is seldom needed.

DIXPRS is an APRS Internet Gateway and Digipeater software for HAM radio use. It is designed to be portable and platform independent as much as possible. To reach this goal it is written in Python with minimal dependency considering older versions of operating systems and Python.

Three Yagi antennas for the six meters band by 9A7PJT. Include a 4 element yagi, a custom design 4 element, and a 5 element yagi with antennas pictures and design.

Exploring these mysterious transmissions and how their strong following has created a niche in the community. Free article in PDF Format from QST November 2019

Homebrewing portable antennas for field day operations

Receiver performance test of the Icom IC-7610 transceiver done by Rob Sherwood

MBU Cluster is simple android application for ham radio operators to view live the spots on mobile device. All the spots are refreshing every 60 seconds.

Facilitates logging of amateur radio contacts directly within a web browser, enabling seamless operation across various devices including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. This web-based application stores all log data securely in the cloud, providing accessibility from any internet-connected location. It supports importing existing log data via CSV files, with future plans for _ADIF_ file import, and offers a robust QSL card generation feature, producing print-ready PDF files in standard 148mm x 100mm dimensions. The platform integrates with Japanese government databases to automatically populate callsign-related information such as station location and license issue dates, streamlining data entry. It also assists with JCC/JCG searches for accurate QTH logging. The service leverages SSL encryption for all communications and benefits from security oversight by certified information security professionals. Users can register using email/password or existing Facebook/Google accounts, and the beta version is currently available for free. The system has processed over **5,297,881** logs, with **28,369** logs recorded in the past 24 hours.

HF VHF UHF antenna ideas to be used for field days. All antennas are quick to set up and take down and offer proven performance and flexibility. Presentation offered by Mahoning Country ARES

A different implementation of the G7FEK HF multiband antenna with some adjustments and modifications

This application allows Ham Radio Operator to browse and search his LoTW QSL confirmations on his handheld device, and receive notifications when new QSL confirmations appear on Logbook of the World.

This project is a Software Defined Radio Receiver. It has a frequency range of 24MHz 1.2GHz. It can demodulate AM, FM, USB, LSB with selectable bandwidths of 600, 2400, 2800, 3200 and 6400Hz. Using a simple RTL-SDR Dongle and Raspberry Pi 3 computer using GNU RADIO

A simple drawing schematic of a portable field dipole for 14 MHz with dimensions in meters and instruction for setting up the antenna and to store the radial for easy transportation

A selection of speakers or headphones for use with amateur radio equipment. Includes an interesting paragraph comparing Dynamic and Electret Condenser Microphones, but also about audio Equalization.

A Microvert antenna by KD5RVX based on the original microvert concept by DL7PE. PDF includes a 20 foot portable PVC tower project

This article is about a 4 element yagi VHF antenna designed to be easy to be assembled and suited for portable operations

If you want to design vertical antennas you can find all theory and formulas used to model a vertical aerial calculating capacitance, reactance, building the inductor and calculating resistances. Includes an excel spreadsheet to calculate efficiency.

A nice review of the Acom 1000 HF and 6 meter RFpower amplifier by Acom in Dutch and with online google translation available. Includes pictures and notes of the popular amplifier by Acom.