Managing Your Amateur Radio Station
Today’s Article Count is 26. The most recent update was made on November 06, 2023.
These articles describe Off-The-Air activities that can be an important part of your ham radio hobby.
Note: This is newly created page, copied from our Operating Your Amateur Radio Station page.
We are doing some housekeeping to split the topics. Until the construction has been completed you may find the same article in both places and we may differ slightly in the Article Count.
A Look at Club Log
Posted May 21, 2021
If you enjoy crunching numbers even half as much as you enjoy operating your ham radio station then you can find a wealth of material in your logs. Club Log takes the log entries that you upload and generates a view of who you have worked and which contacts have been confirmed.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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A Newer Look at
Club Log
Posted April 13, 2022
Our Author refreshed his popular document that explains many features provided by the CLUB LOG website and database. The new version delivers 11 pages of content — six more than the original document.
Part of the How Do I… series.
Keywords: CLUB LOG, DXCC, DX, N3FJP, AMATEUR CONTACT LOG, LOTW, ARRL, LOGGING, RADIOSPORT, CONTESTING
Amateur Contact Log Special Event Stations
Posted February 28, 2022
Suppose you volunteered to operate a Special Event Station on behalf of your Club. Wondering how to set up the logging application for the 1×1 Special Event call sign? Here are some tips. Enjoy.
AC Log Special Operations [PDF]
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Some of My Favorite Things…
Posted November 30, 2020
Our author offers his thoughts on useful and affordable accessories for VHF and VHF/UHF Handheld transceivers.
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Replacing a
Microphone Cable
Posted August 22, 2021
Do you have a favorite mobile radio whose microphone cable has seen better days?
Don’t give up on the radio. Replace the cable!
How Do I-Replace Microphone Cable [PDF]
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N3FJP Rig Interface API…
Posted December 15, 2020
Today’s author discovered a wealth of functionality in the N3FJP Amateur Contact Log that can simplify setting up the Rig Interface for use with any of the N3FJP Contest Logging applications.
How Do I-AC Log and Contesting [PDF]
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When to Log a
WSJT-X QSO…
Posted November 11, 2020
Facts versus Opinions. What constitutes a valid two-way radio contact, also known among ham radio operators as a QSO? We have some facts and we enjoy sharing. Please read and enjoy.
Part of the How Do I… Series
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CTCSS, PL, DCS, DTMF
Alphabet Soup…
Posted December 21, 2020
As if CW, SSB, AM, FM, RTTY, SSTV, and FT8 weren’t enough, try your hands at under-standing these acronyms. You’ll do good!
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Setting up LoTW
Posted April 18, 2022
Our author collected thirteen pages of step-by-step instructions introducing and explaining how you can sign-up with the ARRL Logbook of The World (LOTW).
If you have been awaiting the New And Improved LoTW Sign-Up Procedure you might choose to read this How Do I… article instead.
Keywords: LOGBOOK OF THE WORLD, LOTW, LOGGING, QSL, EQSL, AMATEUR CONTACT LOG, N3FJP, CERTIFICATE, STATION LOCATION, POSTCARD.
Make Your Own
QSL Cards
Posted May 20, 2022
A bit of background information about essential QSL card information. And, our author describes some Do-It-Yourself QSL Card Design and Printing applications.
Keywords: QSL, QSL CARDS, QSLMAKER, QSLWIZARD
Receiving DX QSL Cards
via the Bureau…
Posted April 02, 2023
Frank KB3PQT thought you might like to know more about the workings of the Incoming QSL Bureau. This article has some content specific to the Third Call Area Incoming QSL Bureau.
Receiving QSL Cards via the Bureau
Keywords: INCOMING, QSL BUREAU, ENVELOPES, FOREVER STAMP, SASE, NATIONAL CAPITOL DX ASSOCIATION,
N3FJP AC Log Tools and Tricks
Posted September 17, 2023
A How Do I… a day keeps the doctor away. Here are ten pages of tips our author has collected for you. Stay Healthy!
Keywords: N3FJP, AMATEUR CONTACT LOG, LOGGING ROUTE 66, 13 COLONIES, MAPS
Call Books
Posted April 18, 2023
The Telephone Company no longer publishes their telephone book. How is it that the Radio Amateur Callbook remains viable despite competition from those who practically give away their data? Our author makes an analogy between Amateur Radio Call Signs and lists of railroad rolling stock.
Keywords: CALL BOOK, RADIO AMATEUR CALLBOOK,
Sending DX QSL Cards
via the Bureau
Posted November 04, 2023
This article describes how you can prepare your QSL cards for sending to a DX station via the ARRL Outgoing QSL Bureau.
Send QSL Cards via the Bureau [PDF]
Keywords: OUTGOING, QSL BUREAU, ARRL, QSL MANAGER
The Well Read Ham…
Posted Month DD, 20YY
Whether you are just starting into the world of Amateur Radio or you have been around a while, you may find something that piques your interest in one of the many ARRL publications. Our author describes several of his favorite titles.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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QRZ dot com
Posted November 06, 2023
Cogito, ergo sum. If Rene Descartes was a ham radio operator he would feel right at home after reading this article. Taking liberties with the philosopher’s dictum: “My call sign is in the QRZ dot com database. Therefore, I am.”
Keywords: QRZ, DIGITAL LOGGING, GAMIFICATION OF RADIO, SOCIAL ASPECTS, COMMUNITY,
Coming Soon…
Posted Month DD, 20YY
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Logging Software
Posted Month DD, 20YY
An accurate log is essential for Radio Sport Contesting. A log is a powerful tool if you are in pursuit of Ham Radio Awards. PC software makes logging a piece of cake.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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There’s an App for that
Posted Month DD, 20YY
It can be challenging to imagine a Ham Radio Station that runs without using a PC. Hams have a wide array of PC applications from which to choose. Read about them here.
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Practice Makes Perfect
Posted Month DD, 20YY
In other areas of the website we talk about being prepared. Radio Sport Contests provide a competitive outlet for honing the skills that Hams use during emergencies.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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Skill vs. Luck
Posted Month DD, 20YY
A short story about some things that went wrong on a Contest Weekend coupled with the steps that brought relief. In other words, If Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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Maximizing Play Value
Posted Month DD, 20YY
The point of this article is that most of what Ham Radio Operators do is scalable. If you want to try something on a small scale you can get plenty of enjoyment before making a big investment.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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Public Service
Posted Month DD, 20YY
Amateur Radio Operators are well-known for the service they provide to communities in times of disaster. Hams also are helpful at parades, races, fairs, and walk-a-thons.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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Hints And Kinks
Posted Month DD, 20YY
Frank Mellott, KB3PQT, writes about his recent experiences on the CARC Net, using FLDIGI, using FT8, and sending QSL Cards to confirm Two-Way Radio Contacts.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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CARC Net Check-In
Posted Month DD, 20YY
Tips to guide you when checking-in to the CARC Net. Our net is a directed social event with relaxed procedures. More formal procedures are used by the National Traffic System Nets and for Emergency Operations.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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Posted Month DD, 20YY
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A Plea for Logging Your QSOs
Posted Month DD, 20YY
Our author has a few thoughts about ways in which you can leverage the capabilities of the PC you may be using to work Digital Modes by loading an App and registering for the ARRL Logbook of the World, or by registering for eQSL.
LOTW and EQSL and Digital Modes [PDF]
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More Computer Tricks…
Posted Month DD, 20YY
Computers and Ham Radios work side-by-side to perform essential record keeping in pursuit of achievement awards. Ham Operators use the words Logging Software to describe the applications that simplify this task. This article describes three popular Logging Software applications.
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