New project: 15 element LPDA (Completed!)
Building a 49–470 MHz 15-Element Twin-Boom LPDA I’ve decided it’s time to build a proper wideband di…
Modernizing the QSL Tradition
My journey in amateur radio began when I was young, curious, and living in a place where resources w…
A Simple 3D-Printed Washer That Solves a Common PL-259 Problem
If you’ve ever assembled a PL-259 connector, you know how tricky it can be to fold back the coax bra…
PC9N Home Brew End-Fed-Half-Wave
Finding the Most Efficient 49:1 Unun for my EFHW Antenna I’ve been looking to get the most out…
Sporadic-E: The Magic of Unexpected Propagation
Every ham has had that surprise moment—tuning across 6 meters in June and suddenly hearing signals f…
Blanketing: The Summer Doldrums of Ham Radio
If you’ve been active on the HF bands during the summer months, you’ve probably experienced it: sign…
What the Heck is Ham Radio, and Why Are Grown Adults Obsessed With It?
Imagine if, instead of relying on the internet or your phone to talk to someone, you could just beam…
Ham Radio Propagation Explained
I sometimes get asked by friends, family of neighbours how Ham Radio waves travel the world. So here…
PC9N Telescopic Mast
After giving the hobby a tiny 26-year break (yep, I said 26 years!), I figured it was time to dive b…
Is Namibia your next DXpedition?
Namibia, a vast and sparsely populated country in southwestern Africa, has steadily gained recogniti…
Exploring the YAESU FT-710
A Compact Yet Powerful Ham Radio Transceiver Ham radio enthusiasts know that the right equipment can…