Category Archives: Ham Radio blog entries

First JT-65 QSO!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by dave

JT-65 is a digital communications mode that I’ve heard about. It sounded horribly complex, with many variables that all must be just right. Well, that’s true. Today I received a newsletter from West Mountain Radio with yet another article about … Continue reading →

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Ham Radio General Class Lesson 1.3

Posted on April 13, 2012 by dave

Here’s your video introduction to the material in Lesson 1.3, “The Upgrade Trail.” After viewing the video, you may return to the list of videos for the General Class training project by clicking here.

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By Popular Demand: Ham Radio General Class Training

Posted on March 10, 2012 by dave

Got your Technician Class ham license? Want to upgrade to General? Here’s your chance! I’ve had excellent feedback regarding my series of video introductions for the Technician Class License, and several have asked when the General Class series is coming. … Continue reading →

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To Slash the Zero or Not to Slash the Zero: Ham Radio Callsigns in the Tenth Call Area

Posted on February 24, 2012 by dave

My callsign, KEØOG, is an example of a call in the tenth call area, with the 10 being represented by a 0 (zero). The idea of 0 for 10 is an old one, going back to the old Stroger telephone … Continue reading →

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Ten-Tec Jupiter Line Input Mod: I’ll skip this one, thanks

Posted on February 17, 2012 by dave

I love my Ten-Tec Jupiter. Very good rig! But I noted earlier that I had trouble feeding it audio for HF digital work because the line input via the AUX1 connector is remarkably sensitive. I had to put a 10:1 … Continue reading →

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Ham Radio Training Videos are Finished!

Posted on January 21, 2012 by dave

After three months, all the ham radio training videos are in place! What a marathon! But it’s done, and you can benefit from the results by clicking here.

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Preparing to take your ham radio examination

Posted on January 21, 2012 by dave

Here’s the capstone video in the Technician class license video introduction series. In this video I tell you how to prepare for your examination. It includes specific logistics items such as the identification you need to bring, how to pay, … Continue reading →

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Lesson 9.3, Mechanical Safety

Posted on January 21, 2012 by dave

Here’s your video introduction to an incredibly important topic, Lesson 9.3, Mechanical Safety. Pay heed to the material in the video and in the book! You may return to the list of lessons by clicking here. BTW, the backdrop is … Continue reading →

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Lesson 9.2, RF Exposure

Posted on January 21, 2012 by dave

Here’s your video introduction to important safety information in Lesson 9.2, RF Exposure, in the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual for the Technician class license. You may return to the list of lessons by clicking here. BTW the backdrop picture … Continue reading →

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Lesson 9.1, Electrical Safety

Posted on January 21, 2012 by dave

Here’s your video introduction to a very important lesson in the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual for the Technician class license. It’s Lesson 9.1, on Electrical Safety. Pay heed to the material in the book! Your life may depend on … Continue reading →

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