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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
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Isotropic antenna
An isotropic antenna is a theoretical antenna that radiates equally in all directions, with a radiation pattern that is completely symmetric around its axis. It is often used as a reference antenna in radio frequency (RF) engineering to compare the … Continue reading
Best frequencies to use at night
The best frequency to use for long distance radio communication at night depends on several factors, including the location of the transmitter and receiver, atmospheric conditions, and the time of year. Generally, for long-distance radio communication at night, the lower … Continue reading
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Magnetic storms for beginners
I’ve always been a fan of the television series called “Nova” on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) and I found a great video clip discussing magnetic storms and its effect on our planet. It is with unequivocal certainty that any significant … Continue reading
RCAF’s Antenna fundamentals
In 1959, the RCAF – Royal Canadian Air Force – made a serie of interesting training video clips on Antenna Fundamentals, with the help from the Canadian National Film Board. I love these old training documents, they hold a gold mine of … Continue reading
Radio transceiver effects on car electronics
When I first began experimenting with VHF/UHF radios, I quickly discovered the unwanted effects of radio signals on electronics in my environment. A simple 10 watts transmission in the 2m or 0.70 cm bands would activate motion detection lights in … Continue reading
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Static electricity and Amateur Radio antennas
Nothing can induce more stress into an Amateur Radio operator than an approaching lightning spewing storm. Most of us experienced a sense of urgency to disconnect our cable feeds upon hearing the growling of a lightning storm approaching. However, electrical … Continue reading
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