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Going Mobile — install a station in your vehicle! (Part 1) continued…
Using a multimeter I checked the resistance between the mounting bolts and other portions of the truck. I had to extend the multimeter...
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Stu WØSTU
Dec 19, 20219 min read
Ham Radio Mobile Installation - Going Mobile, Part 2
In a previous article, I described the mobile installation in my truck, providing a few general tenets of mobile station installation and...
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Bob KØNR
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Single Sideband on 2 Meters: The Other VHF Mode
Single sideband isn't just for HF! Learn how to get started on SSB for longer distance, weak signal VHF communications.
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Stu WØSTU
Nov 30, 20213 min read
Basic On-Air Rules & Regs
Get the fundamentals of simple on-air rules that you must follow as a ham.
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Stu WØSTU
Nov 29, 202111 min read
Ham Radio Mobile Installation — Going Mobile (Part 1)
When I’m driving free, the world’s my home When I’m mobile Hee hoo! Beep beep! – Pete Townshend, The Who, Goin’ Mobile Going mobile....
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Bob KØNR
Nov 28, 20213 min read
A VHF FM Station at Home
What are basic considerations when setting up a home base station for VHF and UHF operations? Bob KØNR provides some insight.
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Stu WØSTU
Nov 28, 202112 min read
Considering a VHF/UHF Antenna for Your Home?
Considerations for installing a home VHF/UHF antenna for improved performance.
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Bob KØNR
Nov 28, 20215 min read
How Many Antennas Do I Need?
Bob KØNR answers a common new ham question: How many antennas? Get an introduction to antenna options.
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Stu WØSTU
Nov 28, 20215 min read
What Kind of Antenna Will I Need?
What kind of antenna will you need for your new Technician station? Learn about antenna considerations and options.
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Stu WØSTU
Nov 27, 20216 min read
What Should I Get for My First Radio?
Get our recommendations for first radio features to get and to avoid. Insights for the new ham who is ready to purchase.
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Stu WØSTU
Nov 27, 20216 min read
How Far Can I Talk with a Handheld Radio?
How much communication distance is that HT radio going to get you? It depends, but snag the basics of HF horizon here!
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Stu WØSTU
Nov 26, 20217 min read
What Are the Different Kinds of Ham Radios?
An overview of ham radio form factors and capabilities for the new ham.
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Bob KØNR
Nov 26, 20215 min read
What Frequency Do I Use on 70 Centimeters?
Learn how to select proper operating frequencies in the 70-centimeter band, and get an overview of this UHF band plan.
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Stu WØSTU
Oct 9, 20216 min read
What's So Great About Ham Radio?
Review our top 10 list of ham radio benefits! From building confidence to just having fun... What's so great about ham radio?
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Stu WØSTU
Oct 5, 20213 min read
Tech, General, or Extra License... What's the difference?
New to ham radio? Understand the FCC license structure and what each level gets you.
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Stu WØSTU
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What is the Amateur Radio Service?
Understand just what the "Amateur Radio Service" is all about, and the connection to ham radio.
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Bob KØNR
Oct 2, 20216 min read
Hey, Why Can't I Access the Repeater?
Review the factors in setting up a repeater channel in your radio and troubleshooting problems.
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Bob KØNR
Oct 2, 20217 min read
I Got My License! Now What?
What can you do after you've earned your Technician License? Here are a few helpful suggestions on the most popular activities.
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Bob KØNR
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Five Common Mistakes New Hams Make
A description of five common missteps often made by ham newbies, and how to make sure you avoid them.
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Bob KØNR
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What's That Connector on My HT?
Bob KØNR describes the various antenna connectors found on handheld transceivers.
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