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Maintaining a “Junk Box”
Every ham radio junk box has to start somewhere, though, the cover story of the January/February 2024 issue of On the Air, “A Fine Mess: Starting Your Junk Box,” by Eric P. Nichols, KL7AJ, offers advice about how to do just that
More About Bits and Baud
Former QST Editor Steve Ford, WB8IMY, joins us to explain more about the differences between bit rate and baud rate
The Value of Contest Clubs
As current member and former president of the Society of Midwest Contesters, Craig knows the ins and outs of running a contest club and ensuring that the value proposition makes sense to the average member.
The Solar Eclipse QSO Party: When Operating is Science
The Amateur Radio Community Coordinator of HamSCI joins us on the October episode of the On the Air podcast, to talk about just how easy it is to participate!
Foxhunting Basics: Tracking a Transmitter
Rob Zielfelder, N1NUG, explains how to get started with a couple of handheld radios and a directional antenna that you can make from inexpensive hardware store materials.
Technical Coordinators: A Tech Resource in Your Section
Steve Simons, W1SMS, shares his experiences as a Technical Coordinator for the Connecticut Section
When Messages Matter: Passing Traffic
Passing traffic is a ham radio activity that’s nearly as old as ham radio itself, and getting accurate messages to their destination in a timely manner takes training and skill.
How to Get On the Air from an ARRL Field Day GOTA Station
Tune in to find out how, so you can make plans to operate from a Field Day GOTA Station on Field Day weekend, June 24 and 25
Getting On the Air for the June VHF Contest
Seasoned VHF operator Bob Witte, KØNR, talks about how to prepare yourself and your station for joining in on the fun for next month's VHF Contest.
Where Do Hams Fit Into the Incident Command System?
ARRL Director of Emergency Management, Josh Johnston, Ke5MHV, talks about the basics of the Incident Command System, how hams fit into it, and why it is important for hams to be trained in it.