The Amateur Radio QSL Bureau system is a cost-effective way to send and receive QSL cards, especially for international contacts. Here’s how it works and how you can use it efficiently. How the QSL Bureau Works How to Use It to Save Money Tips for Using the Bureau System Efficiently In the United States, the […]
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Radio Use During D-Day
How the US Army Handled D-Day Communications During the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944, radio communication was critical, yet it faced many limitations and challenges. Here are some statistics and insights on the use of radio by Allied forces during the Normandy landings. Overall Impact: Radio communication was essential but inconsistent, affecting command and […]
Club Equipment Documentation
This will serve as a resting place for any documentation needed for club owned equipment. This includes borrowable equipment and field use equipment. If you see something that should be added, please send a note to Cam, W4XXV. Shack Pack Icom IC-7300 – Operation Manual Sky TopPower – STP1330 Power Supply Manual Satellite Contact Kit […]
Amateur Radio Resources at the VT Library
Selected Resources on Amateur Radio and Basic Electronics from the University Libraries at Virginia Tech from Edward Lener, College Librarian for the Sciences, AK4IS, More information on how to borrow these resources can be found here
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Radio History References
Here we will try to collect links to sources for the history of radio. If you have any information you would like to share, please contact us through our page here. The History of the Car Radio – https://www.titlemax.com/articles/the-history-of-the-car-radio/ ( thank you Dylan for the excellent link!)
Microcontroller Projects for Amateur Radio
Book Review “Microcontroller Projects for Amateur Radio” is a great book for folks with some background with microcontrollersand have a knack for improvising and troubleshooting. That may sound like a left-handed complement, but read on. It was submitted to ARRL for publication two years before it hit the ARRL Store. Every schematic was redrawn, which […]
Local Beacons
K4RCA/B 1296.240 MHz Grid square EM97we (37.19733 N -80.1527 W) Elevation 3800 ft Located on Poor Mountain behind Roanoke, VA Notes: While not GPS locked, the transmitter frequency is controlled by a high stability ovenized crystal oscillator. The transmit frequency should be within a few 10’s of Hertz of the specified frequency. The transmitter […]
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Amateur Radio Magazine Archives
Here is a collection of available amateur radio and related archives. Please let me know if you have anything else you wish to add.
History of Digital Modes – Dave Casler KE0OG
Really good introduction to the history of amateur radio digital modes by Dave Casler, KE0OG.