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Or “Why Do I Hear Strange Things On The Repeater Frequency?” By Chip Coker KD4C Have you ever listened to the repeater frequency and swear you heard stations you didn’t recognize and a strange repeater ID? Well chances are your…
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SDR applications: Ways to use the RF “Swiss Army Knife” – Jack Spitznagel KD4IZ It is common knowledge that SDR devices make interesting and economical receivers and transceivers, but what else are they really good for? I will describe several…
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By Mike Jahrig KG5P (Part 2 of a series) This month I will continue my discussion of the NanoVNA. One useful accessory I have found is a RF Demo Kit that I bought off the internet from Banggood or somewhere…
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Greetings RWK! Here’s The Chawed Rag for April 2022, including Foxhunting for Real, RWK Polo Shirts, The Importance of Phonetics, Upcoming Events, Learn CW program update, KG5P Using the Nano-VNA, and more!
By Chip Coker KD4C At Field Day 2019, RWK had a side activity where hams built a small “tape-measure yagi” and had a small foxhunt in Lookout park. Since shortly after Field Day 2019, we have staged foxhunts in the…
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This month we have John Portune W6NBC presenting on “Slot Antennas for Ham Radio”. You may not have heard of a “slot” antenna, but you’ve probably seen one (hint: a cubical quad is a type of slot antenna)! Come learn…
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From the ARRL: https://www.arrl.org/fcc-application-fee The new Amateur Radio license application fees mandated by the recent congressional actions will take effect at midnight (Eastern) on April 19, 2022. The Federal Communications Commission’s authority to impose and collect fees is mandated by Congress. …
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Greetings RWK! Here’s The Chawed Rag for March 2022, including return to in-person “hybrid” meetings, FCC Fees info, How to manage groups.io, Learn CW program update, Upcoming events, KG5P Using the Nano-VNA, and more!
By Mike Jahrig KG5P A lot of RWK hams have purchased NanoVNAs. I recently obtained myself, and have learned that it provides a wealth of information in the shack. If you are not familiar with this device I suggest you…
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Greetings RWK! Many of us use computers as part of our stations and many are an integral part of the newer digital communications modes. Linux-based computers are an attractive alternative to the traditional windows-based desktops, and can do most if…
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