What’s new at Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications — February 2025
It’s been more of an emotional roller coaster than I ever expected.
Zero Retries

Is a second solar max peak coming?
The most recent cycles are double peaked, with northern sunspots and southern sunspots.
Spaceweather.com

Having fun and receiver performance are not always related
The fate of analog-biased home brew radio.
Popcorn Electronics

Are you a rag chewer or a “59 73” operator?
One of the most controversial topics in Amateur Radio.
Ham Radio Outside the Box

Rising dues lifts CEO & CFO’s boats
Significant compensation adjustments occurred prior to membership dues increases.
K4FMH

Why every Ham should be an ARRL member
“You don’t know [the ARRL CEO]. I do.”
Coastal Waves & Wires

Skirt antenna helps reimagine AM radio in SoCal
“There just aren’t a lot of people around anymore who understand AM.”
RadioWorld

Listening in on Russian soldiers hijacking US military satellites
In the ’70s and ’80s, the US government launched a fleet of satellites which were simple radio repeaters in geostationary orbit.
RTL-SDR.com

DIY Yagi antenna sends LoRa signals farther
A simple Yagi antenna that can work at distances of up to 40 kilometers.
Hackaday

Video

Videos to educate and inspire Ham enthusiasts [AI content]
The series melds rich historical narratives with modern technological insights.
Ham Radio Gizmos

5 years of POTA experience revealed in 12 minutes
Five years and over 400 POTA activations later.
KB9VBR

Why mobile HF is a great option
A simple way to enjoy Ham Radio even more.
G5TM