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From time to time we may come across a news story or an article covering an important issue which effects all of the Amateur Radio community. So we feel it is our duty to make it available here for all to read.
How to Use Amateur Radio As an Emergency Preparedness Tool
Amateur Radio as an Emergency Preparedness Tool (1 of 3) Amateur radio is a very flexible and powerful communication option, especially in an emergency. And there's more good news: it's probably easier to learn about and get involved with than you think. In this and...
Arecibo Telescope in Trouble
The U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting proposals from anyone who wants to take over operations. By Associated Press and Danica Coto Jan 25, 2017 The future of one of the world's largest single-dish radio telescopes is in question after the U.S....
Lunar Amateur Radio Satellites DSLWP-A1/A2
https://amsat-uk.org/2016/11/18/lunar-amateur-radio-satellites-dslwp-a1a2/
Ham Radio Contesting
Everybody knows that the so called "BIG GUNS" will win the contest, but you will have fun even if you come in the 9999th . When "Hams" (Amateur Radio Operators) talk about the Big Guns, they are talking about the radio station that another Ham is operating....
Ham Radio Very High Frequency (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Operating
Ham radio operators have so many different operating modes and techniques in their tool chest; it is often hard to decide where to focus your attention. This will provide the reader with a short primer on operating characteristics in the VHF and UHF amateur...
Amateur Radio Satellites
Amateur Radio operators are very fortunate, in that as well as having the use of amateur radio repeaters to extend their range, they also have the use of Low Earth Orbiting satellites(LEOs) that are built and maintained by amateur radio enthusiasts. These...