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Intro to Digital Voice
DSTAR, DMR, System Fusion... Get some clarity on digital voice modes.
Bob KØNR
Oct 8, 20229 min read
7,021

Field Day Weekend! What's it all about?
Field Day weekend is coming up! Find your local field day event and have fun with hams. Here's what it's all about.
Stu WØSTU
Jun 24, 20222 min read
663


Get the Right Signal Tone
DTMF, CTCSS, DCS, Tone Burst... What are they and which do you need for a given situation? Learn about the variety of signal tones.
Bob KØNR
Feb 6, 20229 min read
25,748


Simplex, Duplex, Offset and Split
Learn the differences among these operating modes and terms, and understand typical operating conditions for each.
Bob KØNR
Jan 31, 20224 min read
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What Frequency Do I Use on 2 meters?
Learn how to stick to the voluntary band plans on 2-meters and avoid interference.
Bob KØNR
Jan 22, 20226 min read
100,125


Standard Phonetic Alphabet (T2C03)
T2C03 from the 2018-2022 Technician License Course Section 2.3, Call Signs: T2C03: What should be done when using voice modes to ensure...
Stu WØSTU
Jan 20, 20223 min read
8,430


Hey, Which Coaxial Cable Should I Use?
A comparison of common ham radio coaxial cable types and signal loss.
Bob KØNR
Jan 18, 20223 min read
96,131

Working DX
Contest weekend? Learn common contest practices and how to snag DX stations.
Bob KØNR
Jan 16, 20224 min read
3,386

Op Amps (E7G12)
The 2020-2024 Extra License question pool wants to ensure you know a thing or two about operational amplifiers, an analog integrated...
Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
813


Part 15 Devices
Part 15 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations regulates low power, unlicensed devices that can cause interference on the ham...
Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20222 min read
533


Spectrum Analyzer (E4A02)
The spectrum analyzer provides a frequency domain view of signals, while an oscilloscope displays the time domain. Learn the difference.
Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
1,902

Liquid Crystal Displays
Ever wonder how that LCD on your radio works? Get the fundamentals on liquid crystal display functionality.
Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
698


Vacuum Tubes (G6A10)
Get amped up on vacuum tubes' structure and function with this question pool item.
Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20222 min read
1,927

Bleeder Resistors (G7A01)
The 2019-2023 General License question pool requires that you understand the purpose of a power supply bleeder resistor: G7A01: What...
Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20222 min read
608


Transformer Windings Diameters (G5C16)
Transform your understanding of transformers and their wire windings.
Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
1,066


Transformers (G5C06)
The 2019-2023 General License question pool includes questions about the function of electrical transformers: G5C06: What is the RMS...
Stu WØSTU
Jan 16, 20223 min read
887


Capacitive Reactance (G5A06)
Understand the dynamics of capacitive reactance - how AC reacts to a capacitor.
Stu WØSTU
Jan 15, 20223 min read
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Complex Impedance Part 3: Putting It All Together
In Part 1 of this series, Just a Passing Phase, we defined the sine waveform of the most common AC signals, illustrated how AC voltage...
Stu WØSTU
Jan 15, 202212 min read
3,619


Complex Impedance Part 2: Reacting Nicely!
In Part 1 of this series, It’s Just a Passing Phase, we defined the sine waveform of the most common AC signals, illustrated how AC...
Stu WØSTU
Jan 15, 20228 min read
1,613


Complex Impedance Part 1: Just a Passing Phase
A 3-part examination of complex impedance.
Stu WØSTU
Jan 15, 20229 min read
2,792
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