One of the great benefits of being a ham radio blogger is that it opens up a new door to learning. Through that door comes valuable input from readers of Ham Radio Outside the Box. Let me state one thing very clearly: I am not an expert; the intent of this blog is to report … Continue reading An End-Fed Half Wave Antenna – with no impedance transformer?
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How to Really Make the QMX Ready for the Big Blue Sky Shack
The QRP Labs QMX is a wonder of modern technology. By employing an SDR hardware platform a whole plethora of features can be made available by simply installing new firmware. I absolutely love my QMX. It has become my most used radio for field operations. I grumbled into my beer glass about the long wait … Continue reading How to Really Make the QMX Ready for the Big Blue Sky Shack
Has QRP Ruined Ham Radio?
No wait! Before you and the boys load up your guns, jump in the truck and come-a-huntin' for me, that's not what I really meant. I love QRP. Well most of the time. Admittedly I had one of those "but it was fun anyway" days yesterday - i.e. I got skunked; no contacts, not a … Continue reading Has QRP Ruined Ham Radio?
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