Efficient, organized logging with good integration to a radio can make operating much more fun. This presentation will cover the basic operation of N1MM+ Logger, an overview of the DX spotting cluster, and how to set them up. These skills will help you with Parks on the Air, contesting, DXing, award chasing, public service communications, …
Congratulations on achieving your Amateur Radio Technician Class licenses, the fantastic world of Amateur Radio is just now opening up to you. In this seminar we will talk about what DXing means, how to maximizing your HF privileges, and how to be active and successful on VHF and up. We will briefly discuss HF and …
Matt Holden KØBBC and 3 Austrailians visited the South Pacific islandsin March 2024 for a ham radio adventure. Come hear about what ittakes to pull off a suitcase sized island activation.
Dwight will cover how he find places to activate some of the more disperse entities in the POTA system, such as state forests, state trails, and wetland management districts. The presentation will include demonstrations of how to use the various map resources to find accessible and safe places to activate. Dwight will also show how …
LiFePO4 batteries have revolutionized how we power our portable ham radio gear, providing an excellent off-grid power source for our ham shacks. This advanced battery technology offers higher power density, lighter weight, and longer cycle life compared to traditional battery technologies. With prices significantly dropping in recent years, now is the perfect time to upgrade …
This presentation will address some basics of QRP and dispel some myths and misperceptions. Then we’ll jump into chasing DX and competing in contests at the five watt level. We will explore strategies and tactics to improve your effectiveness and reduce the potential frustration, and share tips regarding what works and what doesn’t. Whether you …
We’ll start with a brief history of digital communications protocols within the amateur radio space as well as their technical commonalities in implementation. From there we will describe what configuration is necessary to get digital modes working on your system, including CAT and Audio / DAC configuration. The demo part of the presentation will include …
Whether you are a new Technician or a long-time Extra Class operator, amateur satellites offer a unique challenge and a lot of fun! This session is for those new to satellites, or for those who tried satellite operations long ago and want to see how much has changed. We’ll look at what types of satellites …
This seminar is geared for non engineers and regular Hams that have wanted to build some circuits but did not know where to start when it comes to making PC boards. Using the FREE CAD program “Easy EDA” , we will take a basic dummy load with a digital readout power meter circuit design, make …
Coaxial-Collinear (‘CoCo’) antennas are known as conceptually elegant and structurally simple antennas that in theory exhibit a superior gain potential. However, the physical principles that underpin CoCo have not been well understood. This circumstance has led to an assortment of difficulties in fabrication and tuning, most often resulting in suboptimal performance realization. In this presentation, …
