Hello and welcome!
The world of hobbyist radio is more vibrant than ever before, with radio frequencies being used extensively in today’s digital age. It’s a bit like the resurgence of vinyl records – Ham Radio is making a delightful comeback. Especially in the wake of the 2020 pandemic, there’s been a shift from bustling cities to the serene countryside. This new reality is the perfect chance to obtain a license and put up a few antennas. If you have children, they’ll be absolutely enchanted by its capabilities.
I genuinely hope you derive as much enjoyment from reading these articles as I do from writing them. Amateur Radio truly is a delightful hobby. It’s incredible to think that a communication method from a century ago is still so accessible and captivating today. With an exciting solar cycle on the horizon, I might just dust off an old HF antenna and take my HF transceiver out for a spin.
Rest assured, I’ll be updating this site more frequently now that I have access to a Web Server. Oh, and a quick tip for mobile users – switch to Desktop mode to enjoy the entire website. Thank you for visiting, and here’s to an amazing time ahead.
Cheers & 73’s,
VE2XIP
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ChatGPT designs a Fan DiPole
I asked ChatGPT the following: Design a fan dipole antenna that covers 80, 40,20 and 10 meter bands. Give all the specs and measurements. ChatGPT said: Designing a multi-band dipole antenna to cover the 80, 40, 20, and 10-meter bands … Continue reading →
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Amateur Radio Investments: A Lifeline When All Other Alert Systems Fail
In times of crisis, when communication systems falter and disaster strikes unexpectedly, having a reliable means of communication can mean the difference between life and death. The recent events in Maui have once again highlighted the critical role that amateur … Continue reading →
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What is SDR (Software Defined Radio)
Software-defined radio (SDR) is a communication system that uses software to replace traditional hardware components, such as mixers, amplifiers, filters, and modulators, which are commonly used in traditional radio systems. In SDR, the signal processing is carried out in software, … Continue reading →
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Difference between HF, VHF and UHF
HF, VHF, and UHF are different frequency ranges used in radio communications. Each range has unique characteristics that make it suitable for different types of applications. HF stands for High Frequency, which covers the frequency range from 3 to 30 … Continue reading →
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Antenna dB – The basics
Antenna dB (decibels) are a unit of measure used to describe the gain, or amplification, of an antenna compared to a reference antenna. Decibels are a logarithmic scale that expresses the ratio of two power levels, and they are commonly … Continue reading →