by Bob Furzer K4CY / 9K2ZZ I offer the following non-prioritized list of operating techniques guaranteed to bring a fast-paced, orderly (no matter how heavy) pile-up to a grinding halt …. QRP..QRP..QRP.. I fail to see the motivation or objective of this very common practice. For a start, I really don’t care if the station…
DetailsSheldon tells the gang why the number 73 is the best number around. I cut this video for my mom, who is a math teacher and the subject has forever contaminated her brain…love you, mom! 🙂 http://youtu.be/TIYMmbHik08 I was convinced that 42 is a funny number but the last episode of “The Big Bang Theory”…
DetailsIn December 2006 I have visited TF4M Thor’s QTH and worked from his station for two weeks. This visit reminds me 70’s when I lived in Russian Far East Arctic area and worked with my call sign UA0KCE. It was long time ago, but amazing sounds of Arctic HF Bands has never been forgotten. Icelandic…
DetailsHAM operators communicate globally when others can’t By EMILIE NELSON In the event of a natural disaster in which most forms of electronic communication fail, one form can still be counted on to get messages to the right agencies to bring aid to those in need of assistance. Amateur radio, also known as HAM radio,…
DetailsThe AH1A Saga – Pacific Expedition to Howland and Baker IslandWatch this video on YouTube An international team of radio amateurs and scientists travels by schooner to remote and barren Howland Island and is stranded for a week due to high surf. A planned 9 day visit was extended to 15 days. Howland Island is…
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