VE2DPE's Ham Radio Blog

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Ham Radio - Amateur Radio Fascinating Secrets

Posted: 16 Apr 2021 10:20 AM PDT
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/

Ham radio or amateur radio has fascinated generations. This Web site
reveals the secrets behind its enduring popularity and usefulness.

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QRP Labs QCX+

Posted: 17 Jan 2021 12:32 PM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/qrp-labs-qcx.html

The QCX+, by QRP Labs, is a solid, well-designed SDR QRP transceiver in
bands 17 to 80m. Options include TCXO, aluminum case, GPS board. The radio
includes

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Heathkit Ham Radios - We all built them back in the day.

Posted: 21 Nov 2020 08:35 AM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/heat...n-the-day.html

I think that the title says a lot. Back in the late 1970s, I built a
Heathkit receiver. I think the model was an HW 1680. Back then, my license
class

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Ionospheric Propagation of Radio Waves Explained

Posted: 20 Nov 2020 07:28 AM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/iono...dio-waves.html

How does the ionospheric propagation of radio waves work? Here is an
explanation from a ham radio point of view.

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6 Meter Ham Band Activity & Its Propagation Modes Explained

Posted: 14 Nov 2020 12:03 PM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/6-me...-activity.html

This article is about how to keep tabs on 6 meter ham band activity and
understanding the propagation modes contributing to the action.

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A 160 Meter Antenna Hybrid Design

Posted: 06 Nov 2020 01:49 PM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/160-meter-antenna.html

Here is one way to squeeze in a resonant 160 meter antenna (no coils) where
you don't have enough horizontal space for a full-length dipole.

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The Off-Center-Fed Dipole (OCFD)

Posted: 27 Oct 2020 08:42 AM PDT
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/off-...ed-dipole.html

The off-center-fed dipole is a versatile multiband HF antenna when properly
fed. Understanding how it works can pay dividends. Here is what you need to
know.

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Ham Radio Kits - An Introduction With List Of Manufacturers

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 01:20 PM PDT
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/ham-radio-kits.html

Ham radio kits pack a lot of value. This page explains how much and why.

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Best All Band Radio Receiver and Its Antenna

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 09:57 AM PDT
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/best...-receiver.html

This article will help you choose the best all band radio receiver for your
needs and expectations with the appropriate antenna to feed it.

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Portable Linear-Loaded NVIS Antenna for 40 Meters

Posted: 23 May 2020 10:41 AM PDT
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/nvis-antenna.html

Build a portable linear-loaded dipole NVIS antenna for 40 meters, capable
of reaching stations 150 km (nearly 100 miles) away, or more.

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The Double Doublet Antenna for 80 and 40 Meters

Posted: 26 Apr 2020 10:59 AM PDT
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/doublet-antenna.html

A double doublet antenna enables 80 meters and 40 meters to coexist on the
same antenna system without interfering with each other. Here's how.

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Success comes in many harmonics !

Posted: 01 Mar 2020 06:45 AM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/succ...armonics-.html

I got my first ham license in 1962 (WA9ASN), built my first REAL
transmitter from Heathkit (DX 40) during that summer and went 'on the
air'. To my chagrin,

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Listen To Ham Radio Online Live

Posted: 05 Nov 2019 08:10 AM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/list...io-online.html

Want to listen to ham radio online? Frustrated by dead links? You will only
find live links here!

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Ham Radio Equipment Basics

Posted: 05 Nov 2019 07:46 AM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/ham-...equipment.html

Ham radio equipment can be new, used or in kit form. It can be yours or on
loan. There is more than one way to get on the air!

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Folded Dipole Homemade Ham Radio Antenna

Posted: 16 Jun 2019 09:13 PM PDT
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/fold...o-antenna.html

NOTE: important corrections have been made on June 16, 2019 to the
following text. I have just put up a homemade ham radio antenna. It's a
folded dipole

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Ham Radio License Introductory Information

Posted: 01 Mar 2019 12:14 PM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/ham-radio-license.html

A ham radio license is easy to obtain when armed with the necessary info.
Who to contact? Where to look? What it takes? What to expect? It's all here

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HF Antenna Wire

Posted: 20 Feb 2019 04:43 PM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/hf-antenna-wire.html

What is better to use for antenna wi aluminum ground wire, old coax, or
stranded #12 or #10 copper? I have used all successfully, but I wonder about

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Now Also On Google Books

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 11:41 AM PST
https://www.hamradiosecrets.com/antenna-basics.html

As requested by some, Amateur Radio HF Antennas series of (ePUB) eBooks is
now also available on Google Books.