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A custom center hub for a Spiderbeam yagi antenna, enabling side-mounting on an existing mast. Challenges included structural instability, limited reach for assembly, and interference with a pre-mounted Spiderpole. A new hub using 40x40mm aluminum tubing provided strength, allowed side assembly, and supported fiberglass pole guy lines. The solution facilitated efficient installation and removal, delivering excellent performance compared to a SteppIR yagi.

G6HKS Yagi Kits & Parts provides material kits for building high-performance PowAbeam Antennas, ideal for VHF/UHF enthusiasts interested in DXing. The kits feature advanced Yagi designs, including the unique ParAclip system, ensuring exceptional all-weather stability and minimizing detuning effects. With resources, tips, and support, the site aims to make antenna construction straightforward for amateur radio operators. The focus is on delivering top-tier performance at competitive prices, empowering users to build and enjoy their own high-quality antennas.

Learn how LoRa mode can be used for APRS and connected mode packet radio, offering low power and long-range communication. Discover the growing popularity of LoRa-only APRS devices and the use of LoRa boards from manufacturers like Lilygo, Heltec, and RAK. Find out about firmware options like Ricardo Guzman's CA2RXU firmware, which incorporates previous work and offers KISS for external APRS clients. Explore LoRa APRS frequency and modulation settings in the UK, and consider adding CA2RXU firmware to lora-aprs.live for more radio-specific information. Dive into the world of LoRa technology for ham radio operators and experiment with different firmware options.

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Rob Conklin N4WGY delivered an informative presentation on Hexagonal Beam antennas (Hex Beams), detailing their construction, performance, and benefits over traditional multiband Yagi antennas. He highlighted their cost-effectiveness, lower wind loading, lightweight design, and multi-band capabilities without requiring traps. Conklin also discussed the improved G3TXQ design, which offers better SWR performance across ham bands. The presentation included practical construction tips, resource recommendations, and demonstrations of performance analysis tools, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced antenna builders.

For amateur radio operators seeking a clutter-free, near real-time visualization of propagation reports, Spotty emerges as a highly efficient web application. By leveraging the robust data of Philip Gladstone’s pskreporter.info combined with the speed of an MQTT broker provided by Tom Fanning (M0LTE), the app delivers a responsive and modern monitoring experience. Visualizing the Airwaves The core experience centers on the Map View. Upon loading, users are greeted with a default visualization (grid AA00 / callsign MY8CALL), but the interface quickly proves its worth once customized. The application uses a clever visual hierarchy to distinguish signal types: - Small spots indicate signals heard by a specific location. - Large spots represent transmissions from a location. - Teardrop markers specifically highlight transmissions from the monitored callsign. This distinction allows operators to instantly differentiate between their own reach and incoming reception. The interactivity is intuitive; clicking a spot reveals an overlay with detailed signal data, which can be dismissed just as easily. Customization and Control Spotty balances simplicity with necessary depth. For those who prefer raw data over geography, the Log View provides a scrolling list of spots. However, the Settings tab is where the utility shines. Users can filter tracking by specific Callsign or Grid, and importantly, these preferences are saved directly to the browser for future sessions. A standout feature is the Time to Live (TTL) setting. While the default is 60 seconds, users can adjust how long a spot remains visible. This is crucial for high-traffic contests or busy bands, allowing the user to prevent the map from becoming overwhelmingly cluttered. Verdict Spotty is a fantastic utility for the digital shack. By combining fast MQTT data delivery with a clean, logic-driven interface, it offers ham radio operators a clear window into where their signals are going—and who is hearing them—in real-time.

Live MUF is a DXC (cluster) telnet client which attempts to resolve propagation modes from spots and also attempts to calculate sporadic e possibilities purely based on incoming data from the cluster. It has great circle mapping (GCM) built in to the app for live mapping of spots. Live MUF also can be used as a world wide converse telnet client, ON4KST telnet client and DXC at the same time. Live MUF also has basic logging capabilities in case you need an emergency logger at any time.

National Communications Magazine is a subscription-based weekly publication on Substack, focusing on scanner radios, CB radio, GMRS, FRS, and MURS. Transitioning from print to an online PDF format in 2012 and to Substack in April 2023, it delivers timely content for radio enthusiasts. Edited and published by Chuck Gysi, the magazine provides in-depth coverage and updates across diverse communication services.

M2 CW decoder Kit, is an Arduino based morse code decoder, kit produced and delivered by WB7FHC

Amateur Television (ATV) is a ham radio technology that transmits and receives broadcast-quality video and audio. It utilizes existing standards for commercial television and can be used for various purposes including experimentation, entertainment, and public service events. ATV signals can be relayed over long distances using repeaters and are capable of transmitting live video from locations like the International Space Station. The article explores how to get started with ATV, highlighting its ease of use and suitability for beginners in ham radio. The future of ATV appears promising with advancements in digital and narrowband transmission techniques.

Tufteln offer portable ham radio gear for field operators. They sell breakout boards, knee boards, antennas, power delivery boards, and more. The site guarantees satisfaction and offers quick shipping options. It is a useful resource for amateur radio enthusiasts looking for custom items to enhance their hobby.

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MiniBook delivers a compact, efficient logbook tailored for radio amateurs. Unlike bulky software, it offers a lightweight, portable solution for seamless QSO logging. Critical details are easily captured, with ADIF import/export ensuring compatibility and archival flexibility. The built-in QSO Editor simplifies updates, while an external tool converts existing ADIF logs to MiniBook’s .mbk format for effortless transitions. Supporting Hamlib for radio connectivity and UDP logging from software like WSJT-X, MiniBook is a versatile, feature-packed companion for modern operators.

The article by Guy Olinger, K2AV, published in the May/June 2012 National Contest Journal, introduces the Folded Counterpoise (FCP), a compact 516-foot single-wire counterpoise elevated at 8 feet, designed for 160-meter operations on small lots like 100x150-foot backyards. Originating from efforts to revive Top Band for W0UCE on a postage-stamp property, the FCP uses strategic folds to cancel ground fields within 33 feet of center, minimizing losses to 0.13-0.53 dB—outperforming sparse or on-ground radials by up to 15 dB in poor soil—while mimicking opposed radials for efficient feedpoint impedance. Paired with a critical 1:1 or 4:1 isolation transformer (e.g., trifilar on T300-2 toroid) to block common-mode currents on coax feeds, it delivers proven results: K2AV's #8 North America low-power contest score, 7+ dB gains at W4KAZ and K5AF, and over 10,000 global web hits for DIY instructions using bare 12 AWG wire and weatherproof enclosures. Ideal for acreage-challenged hams, the FCP also excels on 80 meters with scaled dimensions, offering a low-loss alternative where full radials are impractical

New Alfa Alfa Worldwide Radio DX Group Are Welcome, Also old Alfa Alfa members. Only Active Operators and SWL ShortWaveListers PostStation. You Make the Difference Whether You Are a CB Operator. Or just a Listener without a transmitter. And actively participates in the Alfa Alfa Worldwide Radio Dx Group. This keeps the Group Active and makes a difference compared to other sleeping club / group members. They are called spirit callings that are never heard or received by SWL qsl. You as Alfa Alfa Makes a difference and a group alive. Alfa Alfa Worldwide Radio Dx Group is looking for real, very active CB radio operators, and SWL ShortwaveListing Post Stations

Learn about the HAMTV Digital Amateur Television (DATV) transmitter on the International Space Station (ISS), transmitting video and audio in MPEG-2 format using the DVB-S protocol. Discover its history, installations, failures, and repairs, as well as the current status and live video feed. Explore the technical details and challenges of the HAMTV transmitter, including power output, polarization, and antenna location. Find recordings of previous transmissions and understand the potential signal reflections caused by various ISS components. Stay updated on the latest developments and activities related to HAMTV from the ISS.

Unicom Radio, since 2005, has excelled in the communications and telecommunications market, offering advanced services across diverse industries globally. Specializing in corporate communication systems, base station construction, and professional antenna systems, Unicom Radio leverages expertise to deliver high-tech equipment internationally. Unified by a strategic vision, the company continues to innovate and build trust with partners and clients.

This paper presents an 80 meter wire 3-element beam antenna in an inverted-V configuration, designed for limited-height towers. Using EZNEC modeling, the antenna features a central parasitic reflector and two switchable driven elements at each end, enabling NE/SW coverage without moving parts or networks. Element lengths are optimized for SSB (3.8 MHz) and CW (3.5 MHz) operation, with a 50 Ω feed and rope-supported boom. The design delivers high gain, effective takeoff angles, and excellent reception, confirmed in real-world DX contest operation. Its simplicity, reliability, and ease of construction make it ideal for operators seeking performance without complex matching systems.

This project describes a high-performance EME antenna array consisting of two home-designed 9-element Yagis, each about 2.5 wavelengths long, combined into a 25-ohm system and matched to 100 ohms using 9/4λ sections of 50-ohm coax. The array supports rotatable polarity from 0° to 180°, allowing both horizontal and vertical polarization to optimize moonbounce performance under varying conditions. Despite operating for years without a balun—something another designer called “disastrous”—the system has delivered strong results, including copying very weak DX such as VK3KH at about -25 dB with only 120 W (around 2 kW ERP). The builder continues to refine the mechanics, having installed new gear motors and an upgraded follow-up control system in 2011.

Join the World Wide Check-In every Saturday at 16:00 UTC on Talk Group 91 via the Brandmeister Network. Started in 2015 by Dick K6SUU, the net has grown with volunteer Net Controllers ensuring smooth operations. Check-in securely with a robust logging system. View log archives, upcoming nets, and schedule. Interested in becoming a Net Controller? Contact the admin team. Licensed Radio Operators can participate, while others can listen live on TG 91. Stay connected and join the global ham radio community with World Wide Check-In.