by Bert | Jan 14, 2016 | General News, Radios
[ad_1] Radio communications have come a long way from the original concept derived by Marconi’s discovery of electro-magnetic radiation (radio waves). Marconi conceived that an electro-magnetic pulse, sent through the air, would create an electron flow (flux)...
by Bert | Jan 14, 2016 | Radios
A gently used, well taken care of ham radio can often be a real bargain, and can give you years of reliable service, if you buy it right and take good care of it. Similar to buying most anything else that has been owned previously, there are some things you...
by Bert | Jan 14, 2016 | General News
Introduction Much information has been written about portable solar power. The same is true for the amateur radio hobby. However, there is not much information available for the solar ham radio enthusiast. Understanding how to size equipment for a specific need...
by Bert | Jan 14, 2016 | General News, Misc
Ham radio, also called amateur radio has been a popular hobby for many years. Even today, with all of the technological advances we’ve seen in the world, it remains a mainstay in many people’s lives. It’s been a popular practice since the late...
by Bert | Jan 14, 2016 | ARRL
The American Radio Relay League was founded in 1914 and is the USA’s largest membership organization for radio amateurs, with over 154,000. It is a non profit making organisation that provides both technical advice and assistance to amateur enthusiasts...
