In the field of antenna design, proper adaptation is one of the basic prerequisites for successful operation. Many radio amateurs encounter the problem of switching between…
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W3DZZ, G5RV, DK7ZB, G0KSC, DG7YBN,… what do these brands mean? They are HF and VHF antenna designs. The antenna is a decisive factor in reception and transmission, which significantly affects the result. Other types of antennas include quad, parabolic antennas, quagi, K9AY, beverage, slooper,… The advantages and disadvantages of each type of antenna can be discussed for a long time.
Harald, DF2WO, will be active again from Burkina Faso under the callsign XT2AW from May 6th to 19th, 2026. In…
The question of antenna system efficiency is one of the oldest and most complex topics in amateur radio. Every operator who has ever stretched a wire between…
An experienced team of operators is heading to Southeast Africa in November to activate Mozambique under the C8K brand. This expedition promises to be a powerful…
Anyone who has ever installed a wire antenna on a tree knows the frustration: throwing weights, pencils, or tennis balls tied to a string,…
Sable Island, with the prefix CY0, is not just an ordinary piece of land in the Atlantic Ocean. This narrow sandy arc, located…
There is an old saying in the amateur radio community that the antenna is the best high-frequency amplifier. You can own a state-of-the-art transceiver with perfect…
A group of experienced operators from Italy announced their ambitious goal for February 2026. Under the call sign 8R1WA, on the 19th…
In the amateur radio community and among DX enthusiasts on shortwave, there is a never-ending search for the holy grail: an antenna that has high…
Members of the Perseverance DX Group (PDXG) and the Western Washington DX Club (WWDXC) have announced the preparation of a team of experienced operators to activate the Tokelau Islands.…
At the turn of 2025 and 2026, the amateur radio community can look forward to attractive DX activity from northern South America. Joergen…
Do you also feel that the newer the TCVR, the less it is interoperable with anything else? Imagine buying…
The amateur radio community has received a significantly improved WebSDR receiver at http://sdr.homeip.net:8901/. After six weeks of intensive modifications and upgrades, Mike stated,…
Why MMANA-GAL Basic in 2025? For radio amateurs dealing with antennas, this is an excellent free antenna modeling tool.…
Do you know the question – how are you, are you broadcasting? I suppose so, this question accompanies every meeting with radio amateur friends. I have to admit…
The 5V7RU expedition, which will take place from November 5 to 19, 2025 in Togo (locator JJ06PD, ITU zone 46, CQ zone 35),…
As many of you know, it was my dream and honor to join the team that planned the activation of Bouvet Island (3Y0K) in…
In October-November 2025, the amateur radio community is preparing for a significant DX expedition: 9U1RU, which will take place in Burundi (Central African Republic…