Real-World Amateur Radio

This morning, having a bit of difficulty raising any SSB QSOs, I tested 20m paths using WSPR. The results were not encouraging.  Despite t...

With a few moments to spare after unwrapping the kids' gifts on Christmas Day, I turned my overworked FT-450 to 20m. I sent a CQ on JT...

I'd like to pass on a little warning to anyone who has a mobile phone and/or internet service - which means just about everyone these da...

The following has just been received from the ICO, in response to this incident : "Thank you for raising your concerns regarding the...

Someone sent a letter to the EMC section of the RSGB's RadCom magazine this week. In it, the author explained how he had replaced a c...

I'm one of those hams that loves an SSB QSO when the going is good, but also with a keen interest in propagation and beacon-like modes. ...

Last night, I had one of those 'let's try this!' moments, having started to think about WSPR at MF frequencies. Now, an effect...