Phasing Line is a Success, Sweepstakes Too
Phasing Line Is a Hit! Our first episode of The Phasing Line Podcast was a hit. People really seem to love the new style – at least maybe our target demographic does (younger people, sub age 40, who...
View ArticlePhasing Line Podcast Episode 2: We’re Sweeping Up After Sweepstakes
Two thousand downloads what what what holy crap! I never would have imagined…that’s awesome! Thank you all for listening! Since this seems like it’s a pretty cool thing, we’ve decided to keep doing it...
View ArticleCelebrating the 95th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Ham Radio Contact
Bear with me, this is a slightly opinionated, philosophical post. 95 years ago today, Minton Cronkhite, 1BCG, and Paul Godley, 2ZE, shared the first recorded transatlantic communication between...
View ArticleStanding Desks for Ham Shacks? (and where I’ve been)
Update I’ve been quiet lately. I went on an European 3-week vacation (Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Paris), which meant I got behind on work stuff, so I’ve been busy catching up. I was on...
View ArticleIMMEDIATE ATTENTION: Missouri Amateur Radio Parity Act
In the midst of our nation getting a new president, we can’t forget the battles going on at home. I mean, the small battles matter too. Missouri Amateur Radio Parity Act (MARPA) really needs your help....
View ArticleYouth in Ham Radio Presentation at SLSRC Winterfest
UPDATED: The livestream broke halfway through but I recovered the audio of the end and set it to the slide show. Enjoy! Slides: Amateur Radio’s Next Generation by N0SSC.pdf Audio only Enhanced Podcast...
View ArticleARRL Collegiate Ham Radio Initiative Forum Livestream
If my cell signal is good enough, I will be streaming the ARRL CARI forum at Orlando Hamcation. See http://www.youtube.com/c/N0SSC/live, and stay tuned to www.twitter.com/n0ssc for more info and...
View ArticleCollegiate Amateur Radio Survey
I’m doing an independent survey on college ham radio clubs to help generate a list of active clubs, clubs in need, and colleges with no club but students with interest. Please take a minute to add your...
View ArticleThe Revenge of Radio: Why Radio Still Matters
When throwing trash away one week, I noticed a cast-away turntable and stereo in the trash room, heaped atop broken office chairs, unwanted furniture, and someone’s torn bathroom door. I had an innate...
View ArticleJeeping and Ham Radio
I was asked to give a short presentation on ham radio to a jeep club here in St. Louis. So I did. What I found out is that there is a significant amount of overlap between the two hobbies. See for...
View ArticleAn Example of the Broadness of Amateur Radio
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16375474 Hackernews (news.ycombinator.com) is a very simple link aggregator and forum (similar to reddit) that focuses on technology, cyber-security, tech...
View ArticleIt’s Happening! Millennials in Amateur Radio!
http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/37520668/wf-amateur-radio-society-looks-to-add-millennial I can’t help but hope my wildly debated article is starting to make its motions through the amateur radio...
View ArticleSo Long Cale, and Thanks for All The Fish
I am a little sad, a little happy to hear about the conclusion of the Ham Radio 360 podcast hosted by Cale Nelson, K4CDN. The End of the Beginning… On behalf of thousands of listeners, thank you Cale....
View ArticleN8RMA 2018 State of Amateur Radio Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2gJ0xG_2EeFAgInFRM0NYi4eW93IBqlBbpBAB2Hx6zkYPNw/viewform Enough said, go take the survey! ok I’ll say more. Last year some dude in Michigan (literally,...
View ArticleEngaging Women in Amateur Radio
Yesterday was International Women’s day, and while lying in bed last night, I had a thought about all the times I’ve seen women at my local radio clubs…. WA0FYA had a female treasurer, a female...
View ArticleIntroducing the Young Amateurs Radio Club
Today is a great day. Amateur Radio has a new radio club made by the youth, for the youth: https://yarc.world/ We founded a club for young hams! from amateurradio That’s David, KD2OAH , who posted this...
View ArticleThings to Do at Hamvention 2018
Hamvention is literally around the corner. Hope you got your hotel booked…I don’t and I hope one of you don’t show up at the Crowne Plaza! Here’s a handy guide on what to do before, during, and after...
View ArticleEngaging Youth in Amateur Radio, Hoshnasi Style
Hoshnasi, a.k.a Josh Nass, KI6NAZ, is a shining star in the ham radio YouTube universe. Besides gear reviews, portable and SOTA operating, tutorials and discussion, livestreams, and pro-tips for...
View ArticleYoung Hams Survey
YOUNG HAMS SURVEY CLICK HERE! At the above link, you’ll find a google survey (created by WA1TE and edited by the YARC community)that has a bunch of questions that will help the community at large...
View ArticleHow to run for the ARRL Board of Directors (Because I think they need it)
Today’s news of ARRL’s CEO Howard Michel (WB2ITX) being “voted out” by the Board of Directors is another strike in the saga of the League’s struggle in finding new leadership after Dave Sumner’s...
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