Eliminating Common Mode Current
Eliminating common mode current, it rides on the outside of your coax shield. It turns your feed line into part of the antenna. Consequently, it brings RF into the shack,…
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Quieting Power Line Noise: Working With Utility Company
Quieting Power Line Noise can take a few months but the results are well worth the wait. Power line noise creates buzzing, crackling, or harsh signals that spread across multiple…
Proper Coax Routing Matters
Proper coax routing matters because it protects overall signal quality while also preventing long-term damage to the feedline that can quietly degrade performance over time. Moreover, smart routing choices help…
Modest Antennas For DX
You can work a lot of stations with Modest Antennas For DX if you focus on strategy instead of hardware envy. Although big towers and beams help, smart operating techniques…
Evaluating Used Gear at Hamfests Without Regrets
Hamfests give radio amateurs a rare chance to handle and evaluating used gear before buying, and this access often prevents costly mistakes. Moreover, buyers can compare multiple rigs side by…
Olivia for Low-Signal Conditions
Olivia for Low-Signal conditions stands out as one of the most reliable digital modes for weak signal work in amateur radio. Developed to handle challenging propagation conditions, Olivia excels when…
Analog VS. Digital: Which is Better?
Analog VS. Digital are two very different worlds when you compare them. Each has clear strengths and weaknesses. Your “best” choice depends heavily on what you value most in sound,…
Setting Impedance in Tuned Antenna
When you encounter an antenna system where the SWR appears properly tuned but the impedance remains incorrect, you need to adjust impedance. This article Setting Impedance in Tuned Antenna will…
Dynamic Frequency Management During Contests
Dynamic frequency management plays a crucial role in the success of any amateur radio contest. During these high-intensity events, operators compete to make as many valid contacts as possible, often…