*Now Online!* Digital editions of June 2021 /QST/, May/June 2021 /OTA/,
/QEX, /and /NCJ/


**June /QST/**


**May/June /OTA/
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******May/June**** /QEX/**


******May/June**** /NCJ/**

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*June /QST/*
*A Portable Two-Element 40-Meter Wire Beam*
Bob Glorioso, W1IS, and Bob Rose, KC1DSQ

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Field Day is June 26-27. Bob Glorioso, W1IS, and Bob Rose, KC1DSQ,
describe how they made an inexpensive, easy-to-build portable antenna
for the event. Their goal was to have an antenna that they could fit in
a minivan.

You can buy many of the materials for this antenna from a hardware
store. That includes the spreaders, which are two 10-foot-long wooden
dowels, and #14 THHN wire. The result was an antenna you can take into
the field with you, that has good gain and a good front-to-back ratio on
the upper half of the 40-meter band.

*2021 ARRL Field Day Guide*
Sponsored by Ham Radio Outlet

Check out our new tear-out, take-along ARRL Field Day Guide
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This /QST/ supplement has tips on setting up and running your station, a
safety checklist, a handy guide for tracking bonus points, and more!
Cook up a crowd favorite with our delicious Field Day chili recipe
featuring our specially formulated, private-label chili seasoning, which
will be available in the ARRL store next week!

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*May/June/On the Air/*
*Making Sense of Propagation Forecasts*

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how solar activity and atmospheric conditions will influence radio
propagation can be a challenge, but there are easy-to-use online tools
that can help all hams. This article introduces two of them - the
Solar-Terrestrial Data widget created by Paul Herrman, N0NBH, which uses
scientific data to present a snapshot prediction of conditions on
several frequencies, and William Hepburn's Tropospheric Ducting Forecast
tool, which forecasts propagation on VHF and UHF.

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***May/June* /QEX/*
**80-Meter Vertical Near a Tree*
Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA

The author uses a long-wire antenna supported by a tall oak tree for
80-meter DXing. He presents computer modeling results that suggest this
arrangement may cause undesirable losses during operation.

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**May/June* /NCJ/*
*Next-Gen Contesters*
Neil Rapp, WB9VPG

Three ham radio clubs in Indiana used ARRL Field Day in 2019 to hook
youth and other newcomers on amateur radio. Guest writer Joe Fitter,
K7JOE, faculty sponsor of the amateur radio club at Indiana University,
describes how that club, along with the Bloomington High School South
Amateur Radio Club and the Southern Indiana Amateur Radio Association,
teamed up for the event. They are hoping that other groups will take a
similar approach to Field Day.

Their Field Day event showcased modern technologies like SDR and
AREDN/mesh, but also showed people how they can build radio equipment.
The "Ugly Antenna/Cheap Charlie Antenna Contest" demonstrated that
amateur radio equipment can be inexpensive and still work well. The team
made 800 contacts with an antenna that cost $10 to make.

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**/** https://blubrry.com/eclectictech//*****What's the Buzz?**/*

*/**/*https://blubrry.com/eclectictech/Eclectic Tech */*-**//Episode
32 **-**April 21
**Learn about how a railroad company created the "trainphone" during the
1940s so its crews could communicate with train stations. Because of its
short range and other issues, conventional radio technology at the time
was not practical for railroads. The solution was putting rails on the
roof of the train to act as an antenna and send messages through the
telephone wires that ran along the tracks.

*/***/**//**/***/* https://blubrry.com/eclectictech/ Hear /QST/
columnist Paul Wade, W1GHZ, describe microwave operating on 10 GHz. This
kind of operating is easier than you may think, but does require some
special equipment, and Paul tells you what you need to get started.

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**/On the Air /**-**//Episode 17******-**May 13
****/*/***/**//**/***/* https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair//**Ward
Silver, N0AX, the author of the ARRL book /Grounding and Bonding for the
Radio Amateur/
http://www.arrl.org/shop/Grounding-and-Bonding-for-the-Radio-Amateur/,
explains those two principles, which are key for safety and preventing
radio frequency interference. Silver tells how to make sure that the
station equipment is properly connected to the ground, and other tips
for operating safely.

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*/On the Air/ Blog *//
*One Thousand FT8 Contacts in 14 Days*

Jeromy Alexander, AD8GN, used the FT8 mode to exchange digital text
messages with 1,000 fellow hams in all 50 states and 30 countries on
four continents. If this sounds exciting to you, check out Jeromy's post
http://www.arrl.org/one-thousand-ft8-contacts-in-14-days on the /On
the Air/ blog.

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*ARRL Learning Network Webinars
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*http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network-webinarsW1AW Antenna Farm -
May 18 @ 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC)*

W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q, gives you an insider's view of
the 28 antennas at W1AW, what they do, and how they are set up. Register
today! http://www.arrl.org/arrl-learning-network-webinars
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*Upcoming Webinars:
*Ask the Lab:* *How ARRL's Technical Information Service Can Help You*.
June 8 @ 1 p.m.
*Improving Your Club's 2021 Field Day Score*. June 10 @ 8 p.m.

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*ARRL At Home May 21-23, 2021*

http://www.arrl.org/arrl-at-homeWe can't be together in Dayton this
year, so we put together a weekend of specials
http://www.arrl.org/arrl-at-home to bring a bit of the spirit and
excitement to our members.

Shop book specials, new spring items
http://www.arrl.org/shop/Seasonal-Items/, Field Day
http://www.arrl.org/shop/FieldDay/ and Cycle 25
http://www.arrl.org/shop/Cycle-25/ gear, and many more surprises.
Every order this weekend gets a 2021 ARRL button to add to your
collection, and everything ships (within the U.S.) for only $5.

Also, renew http://www.arrl.org/join your membership during our At
Home weekend, and get a limited edition "2021 Member" reusable,
eco-friendly shopping bag along with the 2021 button.

Check your email May 21-23 for these special offers.

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*Shop New Products*
*https://www.arrl.org/shop/ARRL-Navy-Canvas-Backpack/*
The ARRL store http://www.arrl.org/shop is introducing many fun and
resourceful items throughout the spring and summer.

Shop for stylish backpacks that are great for carrying your gear when
you operate outdoors, lightweight golf and outback hats to keep the sun
off your head, and our casual mesh shorts. ARRL Field Day is coming up,
and the store has comfortable T-shirts with a special logo for the event.

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*2021 Diamond Club Premiums Announcement*

http://www.arrl.org/the-arrl-diamond-clubIf you join or renew your
Diamond Club membership with a contribution of $375 or above, you will
receive a limited edition First Day Cover display with an original
Amateur Radio stamp and new Diamond Club Challenge Coin. This replica
display of a First Day Cover commemorates and honors the emergency
communication efforts of amateur radio operators during the devastating
1964 Alaska earthquake. New and renewing Diamond Club members
contributing $100 or more will receive the new Challenge Coin.

Becoming a Diamond Club member provides critical resources to support
ARRL's programs and services for amateur radio. To learn more about
Diamond Club and the 2021 Diamond Club Premium, visit
arrl.org/the-arrl-diamond-club http://www.arrl.org/the-arrl-diamond-club.

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*Conventions and Events
**http://www.arrl.org/hamfests-and-conventions-calendar*
Online - SEA-PAC https://www.seapac.org/, ARRL Northwestern Division
Convention | June 5, 2021
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*QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo https://www.qsotodayhamexpo.com/ | Aug
14-15, 2021
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*Huntsville Hamfest https://hamfest.org/,**ARRL Southeastern Division
Convention
Huntsville, Alabama | Aug 21-22, 2021

2022 ARRL National Convention http://www.arrl.org/arrl-expo at Orlando
HamCation®
Orlando, Florida | Feb 10-13, 2022
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**Important Dates****
June 12-14 - June VHF
June 19 - Kids Day
June 26-27 - ARRL Field Day
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