An antenna tuner is one of the first pieces of equipment in everyone’s shack. And it’s probably one of the most used, and probably one of the misunderstood pieces of equipment. Yes, you can tune a wet noodle, but that does not mean it will radiate efficiently. People often assume that if an antenna tuner […]
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WSJTX / FT-DX10 Settings for FT-8
Shack Update
12/8/2024 Added Yaesu FT-DX10 What a radio great ears. It is a big upgrade from my IC-7000. I’m still using my POTA Performer (Elevated 17′ Chameleon Whip with 2 counterpoise wires)
Why do I need Winlink?
This post is about why I need Winlink and how my Portable Winlink Setup let me contact family and friends when hurricane Milton took out our power and cell service for several days. Hurricane Milton left us without power for 3 days. I think we are very fortunate because some were without power and cell […]
What the Heck is the Solar Flux Index?
When we talk about HF propagation, we often use the numbers for SFI (Solar Flux Index), K-Factor, A-Factor. The solar flux index is an indicator for the amount of ionization in the F2 region of the atmosphere. This in turn, indicates the electron concentration. Low electron concentrations indicate poor conditions for long-distance communication, while high […]
What the heck are Prowords?
In ham radio and other forms of radio communication, “prowords” are specific words or phrases that have standardized meanings and are used to facilitate clear and efficient communication. These prowords are an essential part of radio etiquette and help ensure that messages are transmitted and received accurately. Here’s why prowords are used and some examples: […]