Setting Up Your Amateur Radio Station
Today’s Article Count is 21. Enjoy!
Most recent update: July 24, 2023.
Antenna Discussion…
Posted April 25, 2021
Our author has been doing what Ham Radio operators do best — reaching out to a fellow Ham with a helping hand. Hams who do this give themselves a special name — Elmer.
In today’s article, Frank takes us through some thoughts about the antenna-types a new ham may wish to consider.
Part of the How Do I… series.
How Do I-Antenna Discussion [PDF]
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Radio Roundup 2021
Posted December 05, 2021
The recent arrival of a new ham radio catalog in his mailbox gave author KB3PQT a bundle of material for today’s article. In this article Frank talks about the various ham radio transceivers that are on the market — HF rigs, VHF/UHF Mobile rigs, and Handheld radios.
Part of the How Do I… series.
Archive: Radio Roundup 2020 [PDF]
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Computer Cables
Posted May 29, 2021
Here we have a collection of short stories related to how some ham radio stations have become incredibly dependent upon USB-To-Serial adapters. Our author comments on the value of quality, reliability, and the false-economy by buying low-cost cables.
How Do I-Computer Cables [PDF]
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Build Your Own
HT Charging Station
Posted August 10, 2021
Got multiple HTs? Always looking for charging cables or docks? Corral them with this easy to build it yourself HT charging station!
Part of the How Do I… series.
How Do I-HT Charging Station [PDF]
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Selecting Coax Cable
Posted August 04, 2021
A look at coax cable, what it is, what it does and how to choose the best for your application.
Part of the How Do I… series.
How Do I-Select Coax Cable [PDF]
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Antenna Analyzers
Posted August 19, 2021
If you don’t have an antenna analyzer do you really need one?. If you do have an antenna analyzer do you know all that it can do for you? Is there an upgrade in your future? How Do I… author Frank shares his perspective with our readers. You can be one of them. Enjoy!
Intro To Antenna Analyzers [PDF]
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Antenna Topics — Gain
Posted August 31, 2021
Gain. (Not the Laundry Detergent.)
What It Is, and Why It Matters.
Upon completion, you will know difference between dBd and dBi. Extra credit to anyone who can use those terms in a sentence.
How Do I-Antenna Topics Gain [PDF]
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Antenna Topics — SWR
Posted August 28, 2021
SWR — Standing Wave Ratio
What It Is, and Why It Matters.
How Do I-Antenna Topics SWR [PDF]
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Favorite Things
Posted May 08, 2022
A look at some very useful accessories you will want or perhaps even need.
How Do I-Favorite Things [PDF]
Keywords: BONGO TIES, COAX CRIMPER, ANDERSON POWER POLES, MULTIMETER, PENCIL CASE, ARRL MEMBERSHIP.
Setup a Go-Kit Radio
Posted Month DD, 20yy
Take your radio with you. Enjoy the great outdoors. Make a Go-Kit. Remember, it can’t snow all year long. Warm weather will return. Green foliage will begin to grow.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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HF Portable Setup
Posted Month DD, 20yy
Tips for setting up a Portable HF rig that can travel with you to away-from-home locations. This article and the one to its right have quite a few similarities.
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Portable Operation HF Go-Kit
Posted Month DD, 20yy
Tips for setting up a Portable HF rig that can travel with you to away-from home locations.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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VHF Mobile Setup
Posted Month DD, 20yy
Put a ham radio station in your vehicle. Like Mary’s Little Lamb, it follows you. Great for those who have an interest in Emergency Communications support.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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Moving Beyond the HT
Posted Month DD, 20yy
Many newly licensed Amateur Radio Oper -ators select an economical Hand-Held Transceiver as their first Ham Radio. Here are some tips for when you are ready to move up to a radio that sits on a desk.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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Moving Beyond the Rubber Duck
Posted Month DD, 20yy
The Factory Folks probably built your Hand-Held Transceiver with a Rubber Duck antenna. If you want to extend your range of coverage then consider some other antenna options. This article will tell you how.
Part of the How Do I… series.
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The ICOM 718
Posted Month DD, 20yy
Your entry into the world of HF Ham Radio. Frank Mellott shares his insights as to what makes this popular entry-level ham radio transceiver a CLASSIC.
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A Look at Analog HTs
Posted Month DD, 20yy
In the first article Frank Mellott shares his first-hand experience and tells about the ICOM V86 Handheld Transceiver which came to market in 2019. The second article supplements the information with Frank’s additional insights.
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Computers for Ham Radio apps…
Posted Month DD, 20yy
Computers… you can’t live with them… you can’t live without them. Our favorite author stopped sputtering about his computer long enough to put some dark pixels on a light-colored screen. Read what he has to say.
How Do I Computer Tips For Radio [PDF]
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Microphone Performance Straw Poll
Posted June 15, 2022
Unless you are a dyed-in-the-wool CW or DIGITAL operator you will need a microphone at some point. Your amateur radio transceiver may have shipped with its own mic and now it is time for something nicer. Our author reports on the results of a Microphone Performance Straw Poll.
The winner is….
How Do I-Desk Microphones [PDF]
Keywords: HEIL SOUND, INRAD, ICOM, KENWOOD, ELECTRO-VOICE, SHURE, MXL, BEHRINGER.
Ultra-Portable Echolink
Posted June 04, 2023
If you cannot find an empty time slot in your busy schedule and if you really, really, really want to participate in the weekly net, then Echolink on your smartphone may be an option for you. Read on.
Keywords: Echolink, Android, Apple IOS
Battery Box for HF Portable
Posted July 24, 2023
Our author operates his radio in the great outdoors whenever possible. In today’s How Do I… article he talks about managing the battery and other stuff that travels with him on these excursions.
Keywords: BATTERY BOX, ANDERSON POWERPOLE, DEEP CYCLE BATTERY, VOLT/OHM METER, BATTERY CHARGER, MAINTAINER
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