The year 2012 marks the 87th anniversary of the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). To mark this occasion, the IARU and its more than 160 Member-Societies will celebrate World Amateur Radio Day on April 18. For many years, the IARU has declared a theme for each World Amateur Radio Day. The theme…
CQ columnist Fred Maia, W5YI, a leading amateur radio journalist, educator and pioneer of volunteer examining, passed away on March 28 after a battle with cancer. Maia, 76, published “The W5YI Report,” dubbed “America’s Oldest Ham Radio Newsletter,” from 1978 to 2003, and has been a CQ contributing editor since 1985. His regulatory affairs column,…
NTIA: No Objection to Additional Data Modes on 60 Meters In response to requests for clarification from the ARRL, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has confirmed that it has no objection to the use of a broader range of data emissions by amateurs on the five 5 MHz frequencies on 60 meters. ARRL’s…
Asiatic Russia / Siberia. Family Radio Club RZ9OZO Video by UA9PC Link
YCCC invited me to help produce an instructional video on SO2R operating, the most challenging way to maximize QSO rate. Thanks to Randy K5ZD for giving us a look at this unique mode of operating. For maximum benefit, listen to this segment with STEREO HEADPHONES. PART-I PART – II PART – III SO2R gallery shacks…