Podcasts about QRP

En este episodio reflexiono sobre el notable resurgir del interés por la radioafición tras el apagón del 28 de abril. ¿Sirve de algo elegir equipos si no sabemos como funcionan las bandas, antenas y otras cuestiones básicas? Luego, charlo con Juan Carlos, EA3GRN, quien nos introduce al mundo del NanoVNA, una herramienta asequible y sorprendentemente potente para el análisis de antenas y componentes RF. Hablamos de su utilidad práctica, consejos de uso y su lugar en el laboratorio del radioaficionado moderno. Para cerrar, comparto una recomendación de EA6APJ: la legendaria historieta argentina "El Eternauta", una obra que resuena especialmente en estos tiempos. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - NanoVNA Parte 1 de EA3GRN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWsRweNtLwU - NanoVNA Parte 2 de EA3GRN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfm4SNVKB6E Y más... Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

Esta semana te llevo conmigo al corazón del Mercáu Astur Radio, en su 16ª edición, celebrado este pasado fin de semana en Oviedo. Un evento ya imprescindible en el calendario de la radioafición en España. Te cuento mi experiencia personal: los contactos realizados a través del repetidor R2 de Oviedo, anécdotas vividas, reencuentros con colegas y ese ambiente único que solo se respira entre radioaficionados. Además, converso con uno de los visitantes internacionales del evento: Tony, jefe de ventas de Martin Lynch, una de las empresas más reconocidas del sector en el Reino Unido. Hablamos sobre su visión del Mercáu, el mercado europeo y la importancia de estos encuentros presenciales para la comunidad. ¡Dale al play y acompáñame en esta edición especial cargada de historias, voces y mucha radio! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - Resumen del Mercau por Villacé Electrónica https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe-QRAbW0UY&t - Video del Mercau por EA3HSL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe-QRAbW0UY&t Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

Después de una semana intensa marcada por el gran apagón del 28 de abril, volvemos a la carga con el episodio 113, donde retomamos los contenidos que teníamos preparados… ¡y añadimos muchos más! SOTA to SOTA desde Portugal Abrimos con un QSO muy especial entre Juan Mondejar (EA9ADD) y Julio Iroa (EA1FTW), que coincidieron activando desde dos cimas distintas en Portugal. ¡SOTA to SOTA de lujo! Entrevista con Mariano Álvarez (Argentina) Charlamos con Mariano, miembro de la comunidad de mecenas del podcast, que se encuentra en pleno proceso de sacar su licencia de radioaficionado en Argentina. Nos cuenta cómo funciona allí todo el proceso, desde el estudio hasta el indicativo. ¡Muy interesante y con un puntito de envidia sana! Diploma Faros Comunidad Valenciana Te presentamos esta nueva iniciativa organizada por URE Burriana y URE Torrent: 21 faros, un diploma, trofeos para los más activos… y toda la información práctica para participar. Una actividad ideal para este verano. Actividad QRP desde Canarias Escuchamos algunos fragmentos de la última actividad QRP mensual del grupo Conecta Radio, liderado por EA8CAZ, conectando Canarias con la península con apenas 5 vatios. ¡Un logro técnico y humano! Informe AER – Mayo 2025 Cerramos el episodio con el resumen mensual de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha, con las estaciones de onda corta que podremos sintonizar este mes. Ideal para los amantes de la escucha internacional. Además, en la introducción reflexiono sobre el apagón, el QRM —o la ausencia de él— y cómo estoy preparando mi estación para futuras situaciones: baterías, inversores, modos digitales y más. ¡Mucho por explorar en los próximos episodios! Apoya el podcast y únete a nuestra comunidad privada: Si te gusta este podcast y quieres apoyarlo, puedes convertirte en mecenas desde solo 1,99 € al mes en https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar. Al hacerlo, también formarás parte de nuestra comunidad privada de Telegram. NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Web “Diploma Faros de Valencia” https://hfradio.es - Web de ENACOM (Argentina) https://www.enacom.gob.ar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

La tarde en que toda la península ibérica quedó a oscuras, la radioafición demostró su verdadero valor. En este episodio especial, narro mi experiencia personal colaborando con REMER, apoyando las comunicaciones de emergencia entre Guardia Civil, CECOPI y los destacamentos provinciales. Además, escuchamos los recuerdos de otros colegas —EA5GOZ, EA5U, EA3GRW, EA1FTW y más— quienes, desde diferentes lugares y situaciones, vivieron el apagón de distintas maneras: algunos reforzando redes de emergencia, otros simplemente a la escucha, siendo testigos de una noche histórica para nuestra afición. Una crónica coral que demuestra que, cuando todo falla, nuestra pasión por las ondas mantiene viva la comunicación. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Web de REMER https://www.proteccioncivil.es/coordinacion/redes/remer - Noticia en elDiario.es https://www.eldiario.es/sociedad/ultima-hora-apagon-directo_6_12255133_1113731.html Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

En este episodio nos asomamos —literalmente— al apasionante (y a veces frustrante) mundo de las antenas de balcón. Para quienes viven en pisos o tienen restricciones de espacio, poner una antena se convierte en un ejercicio de ingeniería, creatividad… y paciencia. Hablamos a fondo de: Endfed y verticales en espacios reducidos, tal como se describen en los apuntes de radioafición. El peculiar y eficiente dipolo rígido portable de MFJ, perfecto para subir y bajar sin complicaciones. El ingenioso dipolo de EA3IMR, ideal para condiciones urbanas. Las versátiles antenas de aro magnético, reinas de la discreción y muy útiles en entornos ruidosos. Y otras soluciones “de batalla” como antenas móviles adaptadas, como la Workman WHF40 o la ML-160 de CB funcionando sorprendentemente bien desde un simple alfeizar. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Enlaces del episodio: - EA3IMR operando con el dipolo portable MFJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8OIQHCDNzc - Antena de hilo de balcón de EA4FPW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42nn5drd964 - Antena vertical de balcón de EA4FPW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywWcQH5pq0A - Vertical balconera de EA1CEI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-59qKpxwCI Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

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En este episodio más corto y relajado —grabado fuera de casa, en modo vacacional— comparto algunas ideas y novedades frescas del mundo de la radioafición: Te cuento sobre la maleta tipo flight case que quiero armar para llevar el Yaesu FT-100 junto al ATU-100 de N7DDC, ideal para salidas portables sin renunciar a un shack funcional. Te menciono cómo EA9ADD se inspiró en el episodio anterior y se lanzó a experimentar con modulación AM en la banda de 17 metros. ¡Así da gusto ver cómo el podcast se convierte en radio real! Y también te hablo del Diploma conmemorativo por el Centenario de la IARU, con los indicativos especiales AO1IARU al AO9IARU y AO100IARU en el aire gracias a URE ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Enlaces del episodio: • EA9ADD experimentando en AM https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G2ttDoA3URc • La web del IARU 100 URE https://iaru100.ure.es/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

Esta semana hablamos con Quique, EB1RD, organizador del Mercau Astur Radio junto al Radio Club Vetusta, que este año celebra su 16.ª edición el próximo 10 de mayo en el Palacio de Congresos Ciudad de Oviedo. Charlamos sobre los preparativos, las novedades de esta edición, el ambiente único que se respira cada año… y sí, también sobre las colas de entrada, el ruido dentro del pabellón y ese mítico equipo de radio que reaparece edición tras edición. Un episodio para los que ya tienen apuntada la cita en el calendario, para los que nunca han ido… y para los que van “solo a mirar” y vuelven con tres cacharros bajo el brazo. Más información e inscripciones: mercau.es Sintoniza, comparte, y nos escuchamos… en el Mercau. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

En este episodio nos sumergimos en la historia, el presente y la técnica de la modulación en banda lateral única, la SSB. Un recorrido por sus orígenes, su tardía adopción por parte de los radioaficionados, sus ventajas frente a la AM… y cómo sigue siendo la reina indiscutible de la HF. Pero también explicamos y escuchamos la modulación en AM, FM y CW (telegrafía). Escucharás también a EA5GOZ y EA5U, este último activando la estación de concurso EF5U. Además, repasamos el informe mensual de escucha de la AER para abril, y abrimos un pequeño pero apasionado debate sobre la antena telescópica china tipo PAC-12, surgido en el grupo de mecenas del podcast, con intervención destacada de EA9ADD y David, EA3IPX. Consejos de operación, eficiencia de modos, curiosidades históricas y un montón de buena radio... ¡en tu auricular! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Notas del Episodio - Los ajustes de la “chintena”, por tramos, para HF (Gracias a Riojanos por la Radio) https://cqenfrecuencia.com/ajuste-tramos-antena-china-de-aliexpress-bandas-hf/ - Web del CQ WW WPX https://www.cqwpx.com/ - Web de la AER https://aer.org.es/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

En este episodio de CQ en Frecuencia hablamos sobre varios temas clave que te interesarán si eres radioaficionado: ✅ El Experimento de PSK Reporter con nuestro compañero Fabián (EB1TR), quien está llevando a cabo un interesante análisis del rendimiento de distintas estaciones de radio en tiempo real. Descubre cómo recoge los datos, qué conclusiones ha sacado y qué resultados ha obtenido comparando receptores como el AirSpy HF Plus Discovery y distintos programas de decodificación como WSJT-X y JTDX. ✅ Problemas de interferencias en mi estación: Te cuento qué problemas estoy teniendo y cómo estoy trabajando en su solución. Entre las medidas que estoy adoptando está la colocación de chokes para evitar que el coaxial irradie, algo que puede ser clave para reducir el ruido y mejorar el rendimiento de nuestra estación. ✅ Diploma Especial del Centenario de la IARU: En este episodio hablo con EA1M y EA5U sobre el diploma que la URE pondrá en el aire del 15 al 30 de abril de 2025 para conmemorar el 100.º aniversario de la IARU. Un evento que reunirá a radioaficionados de todo el mundo en torno a las bandas de radioafición. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, suscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

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Esta semana traemos un episodio cargado de historias y experiencias fascinantes. Recordamos aquellos días del Estado de Alarma en España y cómo la radioafición se convirtió en una vía de escape y conexión. Hablamos de la experiencia de EA4D junto a su hijo Diego, y cómo muchos niños aprovecharon esa oportunidad para descubrir el mundo de la radio. Viajamos hasta las montañas de Noruega para conocer la experiencia de EA1FTW, que aprovecha su trabajo como guía para activar SOTAs en condiciones extremas. Repasamos lo que fue la XI Feria del Desarrollador de Jaén, organizada por la Unión de Radioaficionados de Jaén, donde EA7LGI, Valentín, nos cuenta cómo la tecnología y la radioafición se unieron en este evento celebrado el pasado fin de semana. Y finalizamos con una cita muy especial: el Grupo Conecta Radio estará en el aire el próximo jueves 20 a las 16:00 h UTC, operando en las bandas de 20m, 10m y VHF. Además, intentarán contactar con la Estación Espacial Internacional (ISS) a las 17:28 h UTC. ¡No te lo pierdas! ¡Acompáñame en este viaje! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO Testimonio de EA4D y su hijo Diego durante el confinamiento: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0mzz-7QgcY&t=21s Activación de SOTAs en Noruega con EA1FTW. XI Feria del Desarrollador de Jaén, organizada por URE Jaén. Actividad del Grupo Conecta Radio desde Tenerife y su intento de contacto con la ISS. Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, suscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

En el episodio 105 de CQ en Frecuencia hablamos sobre las diferentes vías para confirmar tus QSO: desde las tradicionales tarjetas QSL físicas hasta las modernas plataformas digitales. Exploramos las ventajas de cada sistema y compartimos algunos consejos para gestionar tus confirmaciones de manera eficiente. También comentamos los detalles del YOTA Contest, un emocionante concurso que fomenta la participación de jóvenes radioaficionados, y del Concurso Yatova de Valencia, que se celebraron este pasado fin de semana. Descubre cómo se desarrollaron ambos eventos y algunos aspectos destacados de la competición. ¡No te pierdas este episodio si quieres mantener tus contactos al día y conocer las últimas novedades en el mundo de la radioafición! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - LOTW de la ARRL https://lotw.arrl.org/lotwuser/default - eQSL https://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm - Qdure de URE https://qsl.ure.es/ - El video del YATOVA Contest VHF de La Radio y Tu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLVtQZPzA-Q Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

SCRIPT:Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2471 for Friday, March 7th, 2025 Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2471 with a release date of Friday, March 7th, 2025 to follow in 5-4-3-2-1.The following is a QST. A survey reveals some important trends in Brazilian amateur radio. Huntsville's new museum of communications and technology is open -- and the founder of the Hurricane Watch Net becomes a Silent Key. All this and more as Amateur Radio Newsline Report Number 2471 comes your way right now.** BILLBOARD CART**SURVEY GIVES DETAILED SNAPSHOT OF HAM RADIO IN BRAZILPAUL/ANCHOR: Our top story takes us to Brazil where a recent survey is providing a detailed look at trends among hams in South America's largest nation. Jeremy Boot G4NJH shares some of its findings.JEREMY: An important snapshot of the state of amateur radio in Brazil has provided the national ham radio society and the telecommunications regulator with insights into relevant trends. The sampling of 940 hams in 27 states and 350 cities was conducted in May of 2024 by Guillermo Crimerius, PY2BIL, a member of the board of the Sao Paulo chapter of LABRE, the Liga de Amadores Brasileiros de Rádio Emissão. Guillermo told Newsline that the findings are also being shared with the regulator ANATEL.He said that the findings held no surprises but many details were nonetheless significant. Brazil's ham radio community remains predominantly male, with women comprising only 2 percent of the hobby. Survey results also showed that hams are an aging population in Brazil: 72% are between 40 and 70 years old, with most of them between 40 and 60. While new licensees continue to join Brazil's ham community every year, there is low membership in clubs and associations, giving little opportunity for the networking and skills training usually provided by them. Guillermo writes: [quote] "This scenario has had an impact on new generations of hams,who face difficulties in learning the essential technical matters and especially the operational and cultural activities." [endquote]For a full copy of the report, which is downloadable, visit the link in the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.orgThis is Jeremy Boot G4NJH.(GUILLERMO CRIMERIUS, PY2BIL)**NOMINATE THE NEXT "YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR"PAUL/ANCHOR: We remind our listeners that young hams who live in the continental United States have an opportunity to make news, if they aren't already doing so, by being a recipient of this year's Amateur Radio Newsline Bill Pasternak Memorial Young Ham of the Year Award. Consider nominating an amateur radio operator 18 years of age or younger -- someone who has talent, promise and a commitment to the spirit of ham radio. Find application forms on our website arnewsline.org under the "YHOTY" tab. Nominations are now open. We are accepting nominations through May 31st.**BRANDMEISTER DMR PHASING OUT SOME RADIO IDSPAUL/ANCHOR: Certain Radio IDs that have been in use on the Brandmeister DMR network are going away later this year. Sel Embee KB3TZD explains.SEL: The Brandmeister DMR network has announced that it is phasing out its support of certain Radio IDs that do not comply with the Mobile Country Code, or MCC, numbering system. This means that by June, radio operators with certain DMR IDs will need to request new numbers to be assigned to their radios. The first phase of these changes will begin on the 1st of June, when Brandmeister will stop supporting five-digit CAP+ IDs. Starting on the 1st of January, 2026, radios with seven-digit personal radio IDs that begin with the numeral 1 will also stop working on the network. In making this announcement, Brandmeister assured repeater operators that it will continue indefinite support of repeaters that have six-digit radio IDs.Brandmeister said in its announcement in late February that this an effort to address improperly numbered Radio IDs – something Brandmeister has been trying to contain for seven years. It said on its website: [quote] The Brandmeister DMR platform is a constantly evolving system, requiring regular optimizations and maintenance to ensure its efficiency, reliability, and alignment with global open standards.” [Endquote]New IDs can be obtained through Radio ID (Radio Eye Dee) dot net (Radioid.net).For further instructions visit the Brandmeister link that appears in the text version of this week's newscast at arnewsline.orgThis is Sel Embee KB3TZD.[DO NOT READ: news.brandmeister.network](NEWS.BRANDMEISTER.NETWORK, AMATEUR NEWS DAILY)**3 IRISH "KILMOLIN CLUSTER" BEACONS GO QRT TO RELOCATEPAUL/ANCHOR: A trio of beacons in Ireland have been taken out of service in preparation for being moved, as we hear from Jeremy Boot G4NJH.JEREMY: In Ireland, three beacons that have been operating from a site south of Dublin have gone QRT to allow for their relocation. The EI4RF, EI1KNH and EIØSIX beacons have been part of what is known as the Kilmolin cluster. They had been hosted by Paddy Geoghegan, EI5HS, who became a Silent Key last year.The beacons, which have a new owner, went off the air in mid-February and are expected to slowly come back. According to reports on groups.io and the SWLing Post blog, the EI4RF 4-metre beacon is expected to be the first to return, perhaps by May just as sporadic-E season begins. The EIØSIX beacon is expected to follow sometime afterward on 6-metres. It was unclear how and when service will be restored on the EI1KHN beacon, which operated on 40 and 60 MHz. It is also unclear whether this beacon will need to be assigned a new callsign.This is Jeremy Boot GF4NJH.(EI7GI BLOG, QRZ.COM, SWLING POST)**UNIVERSITY IS W. BENGAL'S 1ST TO HAVE HAM CLUB STATIONPAUL/ANCHOR: Students and faculty in India are celebrating the establishment of the first state-of-the-art shack on a West Bengal state university campus. Graham Kemp VK4BB tells us more.GRAHAM: Aliah University, a state university that created for the education of many of India's minority populations, is about to become the first university in West Bengal with its own state-of-the-art ham radio club station.The announcement was made in late February in connection with a seminar held on the Kolkata campus introducing students and faculty to various aspects of amateur radio. The one-day session, held on the 24th of February, covered emergency communications and radio technology and included hands-on experience for the estimated 250 attendees. It was led by members of the West Bengal Radio Club, the Indian Academy of Communication and Disaster Management and organized by the school's Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. A number of other schools have hosted similar amateur radio workshops throughout the region, which is a coastal area subject to violent storms and other natural disasters that rely on alternate forms of communication. This is Graham Kemp VK4BB.(MILLENNIUM POST)**BROADCAST TRADE SHOW DROPS RECEPTION FOR HAMSPAUL/ANCHOR: Hams will no doubt be among those visiting the National Association of Broadcasters annual trade show again this year but something will be missing, as we learn from Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.RALPH: The annual trade show of the National Association of Broadcasters is welcoming industry professionals once again this year to Las Vegas in April. One traditional event will be missing from this year's show, however: There will be no separate reception for amateur radio operators.Hams, of course, are still welcome. Indeed, many broadcast professionals - especially those on the engineering side - enjoy an active and robust time on the air on the amateur bands. A posting on the Radio World website said that this year's ham reception was not on the schedule. The reception had been hosted for a long time by Bob Heil K9EID, who became a Silent Key last year.The article said that organizers are hoping to [quote] "reinvent the event for next year by exploring fresh partnerships and innovative ideas." [endquote]In the meantime, licensed hams who work in the industry can still look forward to the usual opportunities for networking and learning about new technology. The NAB Show takes place between April 5th and 9th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.This is Ralph Squillace KK6ITB.(RADIO WORLD)**BREAK HERE: Time for you to identify your station. We are the Amateur Radio Newsline, heard on bulletin stations around the world including the WB3GXW repeater in Silver Spring, Maryland and simultaneously on EchoLink Conference Server Node 6154 on Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 7 PM Eastern time.**DX INDIA FOUNDATION PREPARES FOR DXPEDITIONNEIL/ANCHOR: In India, there's a new DX foundation that has lots of energy and ambition - and plans for a rarely activated island. We learn more from Jason Daniels VK2LAW.JASON: It's still early in the game for the newly organized not-for-profit DX India Foundation but the team has already announced ambitious plans to increase India's presence on the DX map. As part of its mission to activate rare IOTA islands, conduct DXpeditions and provide DX and POTA chasers with a chance to work different entities in India, the team has its sights set on Arnala Island, IOTA number AS-169, which is near Mumbai. According to an announcement from the team, the island has had no amateur radio activity since 2006. Hams from the DX India Foundation have applied to use the callsign AU2M and hope to be on the air from the 29th of May through to the 1st of June. Later plans include a 10-day adventure to the Lakshadweep archipelago off the coast of Kerala [CARE-ruh-luh] in southern India.The DX India Foundation has also established an online forum in groups.io to encourage a sense of international community for chasers and activators. In between trips, the foundation's activity will be focused on training and mentoring other radio operators.This is Jason Daniels VK2LAW.(DX INDIA FOUNDATION)**HUNTSVILLE'S ‘SIGNALS' MUSEUM OPENS IN ALABAMAPAUL/ANCHOR: Huntsville, Alabama, home of the Huntsville Hamfest, has a new way to celebrate technology and, of course, amateur radio. To welcome the museum and honor the spirit and advancements made in technology, Newsline is departing from the norm this week. This report is being read via artificial intelligence and a correspondent known as AI-Drew.AI-DREW: On March 1st, the SIGNALS Museum of Information Explosion opened its doors to what founders hope will be an immersive and hands-on environment for visitors. The museum, housed a short drive from where the Huntsville Hamfest is held each year, has an array of exhibits devoted to communications technology in all its forms throughout history. Amateur radio operators who are visiting will be particularly interested in the ham shack, a welcoming space for regional radio clubs and other radio operators to meet or work on building equipment. The museum also has an on-site radio tower.Whether you live in the area or plan to visit Huntsville this year, the museum will welcome you. Visit their website at signals hyphen museum dot org. (signals-museum.org)This is AI-Drew.(SIGNALS MUSEUM)**SILENT KEY: GERRY MURPHY, K8YUW, FOUNDER OF THE HURRICANE WATCH NETPAUL/ANCHOR: Atlantic hurricane season is still a few months away but hams and forecasters will be going forward into this year's season without the man who created the Hurricane Watch Net 60 years ago. He has become a Silent Key, as we hear from Randy Sly W4XJ.RANDY: It can be said that the seeds of the Hurricane Watch Net were planted in 1965 as Hurricane Betsy raged its way through the Bahamas, making landfall in the US that September. Gerald Murphy, K8YUW, who was stationed by the US Navy in Rhode Island at the time, was also handling messages and phone patches for the Intercontinental Amateur Radio Net. When hurricane-specific traffic started to overwhelm the regular net's messages on their 20m frequency, Gerry suggested that those messages be handled 5 kHz higher. Marcy Rice, KZ5MM, who was in the Panama Canal Zone QSY'd with him up to 14.325 MHz and that was the genesis of the Hurricane Watch Net.The net has become the backbone of a robust communications system during storm season. Trained hams share advisories, data and post-storm damage information in affected areas with national hurricane centers in the US and, when needed, Canada.Gerry, who became a Silent Key on the 25th of February at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, leaves behind this vibrant legacy. He served as net manager from September of 1965 until February of 1988, staying on afterward as assistant net manager. Health issues compelled him to retire from the net in March 1991.The Hurricane Watch Net has been planning an on-air special event in September to mark its 60th anniversary. Net manager Bobby Graves,KB5HAV, told Newsline [quote] "I was hoping and praying Jerry would make it to see his creation's 60th Anniversary this coming Labor Day....We will endeavor to make it even more special." [endquote]Gerry was 88.This is Randy Sly W4XJ.(BOBBY GRAVES, KB5HAV; EDDIE MISIEWICZ, KB3YRU)**WORLD OF DXIn the World of DX, Chris, WA7RAR, is on the air until the 16th of March from Barbados, IOTA Number NA-ØØ21. He is using the callsign 8P9CB, operating SSB and CW on 20-10 metres. Some of his locations are POTA sites. See QRZ.com for QSL details.Rockwell, WW1X, is using the callsign VP5/WW1X from Providenciales, IOTA Number NA-ØØ2 in the Turks and Caicos Islands from the 8th through to the 15th of March. This is a QRP operation using only SSB, although Rockwell has not ruled out occasional use of FT8. QSL via LoTW.Listen for Aldir, PY1SAD, who is using the callsign 8R1TM from Georgetown, Guyana, between the 11th of March and the 26th of April. Aldir is using CW, SSB and the digital modes on the HF bands. He is also operating via satellite. See QRZ.com for QSL details.Members of the Korean Amateur Radio League are on the air in March and April to celebrate the centenary of the International Amateur Radio Union. They are using the callsign HL1ØØIARU. See QRZ.com for QSL details.(425 DX BULLETIN)**KICKER: ECHOES OF A DIFFERENT WAY TO LEARN CWPAUL/ANCHOR: We end this week's report with an alternate way in which some hams in New Zealand got to learn and practice CW while having real QSOs. We'll let Jim Meachen ZL2BHF explain how it happened.JIM: If you've ever wondered whether Echolink is a viable mode for teaching or learning CW, just ask Ted ZL1BQA, who is proud to have logged a respectable number of CW contacts during the recent Jock White Memorial Field Day in New Zealand. Studying CW for almost a year with the Franklin Amateur Radio Club, Ted was able to restart his long-ago code skills in sessions led by the club president Peter Henderson ZL1PX. It was done over Echolink.Ted had enrolled last May along with three younger members who were first-time learners - Francois, ZL4FJ, Steve, ZL1TZP and Steve ZL1SPR. With only Ted able to copy Peter's signal over HF, the club followed a suggestion made by Gary ZL1GAC: try Echolink, a computer-based ham radio mode that incorporates VoIP technology. Loading CW software onto his computer, Peter was able to send the code intended for each session, confident that everyone had an equal chance of copying clearly.Weekly sessions soon expanded to twice a week as the students concentrated on letters, then numbers - and eventually basic punctuation.After a break in the action, the club is back on Echolink with CW sessions three nights a week. As for Ted, he's on a roll. Peter told Newsline in an email that he has resumed making CW contacts on a daily basis on HF using the Vibroplex that once collected dust instead of QSOs.This is Jim Meachen ZL2BHF.(QUA, Peter Henderson, ZL1PX)**Have you sent in your amateur radio haiku to Newsline's haiku challenge yet? It's as easy as writing a QSL card. Set your thoughts down using traditional haiku format - a three-line verse with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second and five in the third. Submit your work on our website at arnewsline.org - each week's winner gets a shout-out on our website, where everyone can find the winning haiku.NEWSCAST CLOSE: With thanks to Amateur News Daily; Bobby Graves, KB5HAV; Brandmeister; David Behar K7DB; DX India Foundation; Eddie Misiewicz, KB3YRU; EI7GI Blog; Guillermo Crimerius, PY2BIL; Millennium Post; Peter Henderson, ZL1PX; QRZ.com; QUA Newsletter; Radio World; shortwaveradio.de; SWLing Post; Wireless Institute of Australia; and you our listeners, that's all from the Amateur Radio Newsline. We remind our listeners that Amateur Radio Newsline is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that incurs expenses for its continued operation. If you wish to support us, please visit our website at arnewsline.org and know that we appreciate you all. We also remind our listeners that if you like our newscast, please leave us a 5-star rating wherever you subscribe to us. For now, with Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT at the news desk in New York, and our news team worldwide, I'm Paul Braun WD9GCO in Valparaiso Indiana saying 73. As always we thank you for listening. Amateur Radio Newsline(tm) is Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.

En este episodio nos reunimos como un auténtico sanedrín radioaficionado para hablar sobre el Hermes Lite 2, un transceptor SDR que ha revolucionado la comunidad de CQ en Frecuencia. Acompañado de Abel (EA1FXG), David (EA3IPX) y Vicente (EA8DGS), compartimos nuestras experiencias, retos y aprendizajes con este fascinante equipo. Abrimos el episodio con sonidos de radio en acción, escuchando algunos audios del ARRL Contest de este pasado fin de semana. Debatimos sobre el Hermes Lite 2: ✅ ¿Por qué elegirlo? Cada uno comparte sus razones: la flexibilidad del SDR, su capacidad para operar en remoto y su excelente relación calidad-precio. ✅ Curva de aprendizaje: No es un equipo "plug & play", pero con paciencia y comunidad, se puede sacar todo su potencial. ✅ Personalización extrema: Desde la configuración de Tetis hasta la integración con amplificadores y sistemas de filtrado. Para cerrar, repasamos el informe de escucha de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha (AER) para marzo, con un vistazo a las mejores frecuencias y condiciones de propagación para este mes. ️ Un episodio cargado de contenido para los amantes de la radioafición y el SDR! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - Mucha info del Hermes en el canal de ON7OFF https://www.youtube.com/@ON7OFF - Web de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha https://aer.org.es/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

En este episodio especial, transmitimos en directo desde el colegio Antonio Blanco Rodríguez, en Covelo (Pontevedra), participando en la actividad de radioafición EG1RC. Acompañados por EA1FTW, compartimos con los estudiantes la pasión por la radio, mostrando su funcionamiento en distintas bandas y dejando que ellos mismos operasen la emisora. Los chicos lograron un total de 27 contactos con estaciones repartidas por toda España, disfrutando de una experiencia única que despertó su curiosidad y entusiasmo por este fascinante hobby. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

In this episode, Matt and Chris take a look at a recent developmental psychology paper on the social evaluation of young babies. Do they display a preference for agents who are nice to others or could they care less at the babbling age? This is a large-scale, multi-lab, preregistered replication effort of a rather influential paper so it ticks all of Chris' Open Science boxes, but how does Matt react? Is he stuck in his pre-replication crisis paradigms? Join us to find out and along the way find out about baby Matt's psychotic tendencies, how cats feel about cucumbers, and how Matt narrowly escaped being eaten by a big ol' crocodile.Paper Reference: Lucca, K., Yuen, F., Wang, Y., Alessandroni, N., Allison, O., Alvarez, M., ... & Hamlin, J. K. (2025). Infants' Social Evaluation of Helpers and Hinderers: A Large‐Scale, Multi‐Lab, Coordinated Replication Study. Developmental Science, 28(1), e13581.Original Study: Hamlin, J. K., Wynn, K., & Bloom, P. (2007). Social evaluation by preverbal infants. Nature, 450(7169), 557-559.Decoding Academia 3200:00 Introduction00:59 Matt's Close Shave with a Crocodile03:15 Discussion on Crocodile Behavior05:13 Introduction to the Academic Paper06:18 Understanding Registered Reports07:49 Details of the Replication Study12:07 The Many Babies Study18:23 Challenges in Developmental Psychology20:35 Original Study and Replication Efforts26:27 HARKing and the QRP problem in psychology34:24 Discussing the Results36:58 Exploring the Red Ball Experiment39:38 Forest Plot Analysis41:19 Infant Preferences and Social Evaluation43:24 Failure to Replicate the Original Study47:06 Exploratory Analysis and Moderators50:03 Interpretations and Implications54:21 Evolutionary Perspectives on Social Behavior58:34 Prosocial Evolutionary Speculation01:05:10 Psychopathic Baby Matt01:06:28 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections01:11:20 Comparative Psychology on Snake Hatred!The full episode is available for Patreon subscribers (1hrs 15 mins).Join us at: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingTheGurus

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¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de CQ en Frecuencia! Esta semana nos sumergimos en un tema que está ganando cada vez más protagonismo en la radioafición: el Hermes Lite 2, un transceptor SDR que ha revolucionado la forma en la que operamos en HF. ¿Qué hace especial al Hermes Lite 2? ¿Cuáles son sus ventajas frente a otros SDR? ¿Cómo podemos sacarle el máximo partido con accesorios y software? Pero antes de adentrarnos en este apasionante tema, repasamos algunas noticias y actividades recientes en la radioafición: Actividad en el Colegio de Covelo (Pontevedra) – Julio, EA1FTW, acercará la radioafición a los más pequeños con una jornada educativa el próximo 24 de febrero. Resumen de la actividad QRP del Grupo Conecta-Radio – Disfrutando del contacto con el mundo con solo unos pocos vatios desde la isla de Tenerife. Diploma de Castilla Navegable – Un reconocimiento especial que ha llegado a manos de Xavi, enmarcado y enviado por URE Burgos. Y en nuestro tema central, exploramos en profundidad el Hermes Lite 2: Qué es y cómo funciona. Sus principales características y ventajas sobre otros SDR. ⚙️ Accesorios y mejoras recomendadas para optimizar su rendimiento. Cómo integrarlo en una estación de radioaficionado. NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Videos del Hermes Lite en el canal de Youtube de EA5GU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beFWNOr4XlY y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoOe-xm_Qeo&t=24s - Video/Directo de EA3IPX con el Hermes Lite 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiuyWqDURbg&t=4558s Si ya tienes un Hermes Lite 2 o estás pensando en adquirirlo, cuéntanos tu experiencia en nuestro canal de Telegram! Recuerda que puedes apoyar el podcast en cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar y acceder al grupo privado de Telegram. Además, CQ en Frecuencia ahora también se escucha en FM y DAB+ en Valencia a través de Kultura Remember FM. ¡Sintoniza, disfruta y acompáñanos una semana más en el mundo de la radioafición! ¡73 y hasta el próximo episodio!

Esta semana traemos un programa variadito. Repasamos felicitaciones al programa 100 que quedaron en el tintero. En concreto las de EA4IFR y EA4CS. Abordamos con Juan Carlos, EA3GRN, un tema importantísimo: el inicio en la técnica de soldadura para novatos. Vivimos también junto a Rubén, EA3GRW, su experiencia participando en el WPX RTTY, el concurso de radioteletipo ¡en portable!. Charlamos con Silvia Rigall, EA3EQZ, del próximo viaje que la llevará, junto a un grupo de compañeros, a La Habana para descubrir la cuna de la salsa y las conexiones de Cuba con la radio. Encuentros con radioaficionados de la isla y visita a Radio Habana Cuba. Y terminamos comprobando la emoción en la voz, temblorosa, de Carmelo, EA8CAZ tras conseguir un contacto complicado en QRP. ¡Acompáñame en este viaje! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Soldadura para novatos, el video de EA3GRN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew3QrU_AgaI Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

Hoy celebramos un hito increíble: ¡100 episodios de CQ en Frecuencia! Dos años en los que hemos explorado juntos el fascinante mundo de la radioafición, desde satélites hasta onda corta, desde digitales hasta activaciones en la naturaleza. Pero este episodio no es solo un número redondo, es una celebración de todos los que formamos parte de esta comunidad. En este programa tan especial, son los oyentes quienes toman la palabra para compartir qué ha significado CQ en Frecuencia para ellos. Sus momentos favoritos, sus descubrimientos, sus experiencias… Desde quienes han vuelto a la radioafición tras años de QRT hasta los que han encontrado aquí una forma de aprender y conectar con otros apasionados de la radio. Y además, hablamos con Ángel Rambla, EA5IL, que ha conseguido un resultado espectacular en el WWA Contest, logrando el primer puesto en España y el noveno del mundo en modos digitales. Nos contará cómo ha sido la experiencia y qué se necesita para destacar en una competición de este nivel. Un episodio cargado de emoción, historias y un vistazo al futuro de CQ en Frecuencia. ¡Gracias por estar ahí cada martes! Vamos a por los próximos 100. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

En este episodio de CQ en Frecuencia, exploramos el apasionante mundo del audio en la radioafición, analizando micrófonos, configuraciones y cómo optimizar la calidad de transmisión para tus equipos. Desde los típicos micrófonos de mano con PTT hasta opciones avanzadas como los micrófonos de estudio, hablamos de las herramientas y ajustes que pueden marcar la diferencia en tus comunicaciones. También hacemos un recorrido por los eventos más destacados de la semana: El WWA Contest, un concurso internacional que sigue en marcha y que pone a prueba la habilidad de operadores de todo el mundo para contactar con entidades DX. El Concurso Nacional de Sufijos, una cita emblemática de la radioafición española que tuvo lugar el pasado fin de semana, fomentando la actividad en HF y la interacción entre operadores. La actividad QRP organizada por el Grupo Conecta Radio en Tenerife, con experiencias en HF, VHF y pases satelitales. En la sección de onda corta y radioescucha, presentamos el rincón diexista, donde contamos con la colaboración especial de Pedro Sedano, presidente de la Asociación Española de Radioescucha (AER). Pedro nos trae el informe mensual para febrero, con las emisiones más destacadas en onda corta y recomendaciones para los amantes del DX. Cerramos el episodio con las actividades futuras y cómo apoyar este proyecto. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO: - EA3GRN monta un micro de estudio para el 7300 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAAu18QXncM&pp=ygUZbWljcm9mb25vIHJhZGlvYWZpY2lvbmFkbw%3D%3D - ESSB ¿Vale la pena? por KG5UHS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npoNVgPljyw&t=843s Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

En este episodio de CQ en Frecuencia, exploramos uno de los elementos fundamentales en cualquier radio, tanto de aficionado como de escucha: el receptor. Hablamos sobre su evolución desde los receptores convencionales, como los heterodinos y superheterodinos, hasta los modernos SDR (Software Defined Radios), destacando sus ventajas, desventajas y ejemplos concretos de equipos utilizados en la actualidad. Una guía completa para entender cómo funciona y qué papel juega este componente clave en el mundo de la radio. Además, celebramos el quinto aniversario de la revista Selvamar Noticias con una conversación muy especial con EA3IAZ, Manel Carrasco, uno de sus principales responsables, quien nos cuenta sobre la trayectoria, los retos y el impacto de esta publicación en la comunidad de radioaficionados. Y no nos olvidamos de la acción en el aire: el Grupo Conecta Radio nos invita a una actividad apasionante este jueves 23 de enero en la zona norte de Tenerife. Una jornada QRP en bandas de HF, ejercicios en VHF y experimentación con satélites y antenas que promete ser una experiencia inolvidable. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ NOTAS DEL EPISODIO - Web de Selvamar Noticias https://selvamarnoticias.com/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

En este episodio de CQ en Frecuencia, exploramos el fascinante mundo de la transmisión de imágenes por radio con la modalidad SSTV. Escucharemos a Manel, EA3IAZ, quien nos cuenta cómo descubrió este modo digital y cómo le abrió una nueva dimensión en la radioafición. Además, te explico paso a paso cómo puedes decodificar una imagen SSTV con tu móvil para que experimentes la magia de las ondas por ti mismo. También hablaremos del WWA (World Wide Award), un evento internacional que está activo durante todo el mes de enero y que fomenta el contacto entre estaciones de todo el mundo. Compartimos detalles sobre cómo participar y qué puedes ganar al formar parte de este apasionante concurso. Conocemos la experiencia de un cazador, Javier, EA1FTR y de un activador, EA4D, Oscar del Nogal, coordinador de la EG4WWA. En la última parte del episodio, cambiamos a la radioescucha y el diexismo con el informe de emisiones en onda corta preparado por Pedro Sedano, presidente de la AER. Además, descubriremos una grabación de una emisora pirata, KBC, que no solo emitía voz, sino también imágenes en SSTV. ¡Dale al play y disfruta de un episodio cargado de magia, aprendizaje y pasión por la radio! ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Enlaces del episodio: • Aplicación para decodificar SSTV: Robot36 en Android / CQ SSTV en iOS • World Wide Awards (WWA): https://hamaward.cloud/wwa • Asociación Española de Radioescucha (AER): https://aer.org.es Por cierto, os dejo aquí los enlaces a los programas de logging para SWL que he comentado en el episodio: http://www.sstv1sf072.altervista.org/swlogger.html y https://shortwavelog.com/ Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

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En este episodio de CQ en Frecuencia, celebramos la Navidad a través de las tradiciones y conexiones que nos unen como radioaficionados. Comenzamos con una de las actividades más características de estas fechas: las subidas SOTA navideñas. Nos sumamos a la activación de Cabeza Líjar realizada por EA4HFO, EA4GZU y EA4GDK, escuchando los momentos más emocionantes de su actividad. Además, compartimos los contactos realizados desde Ceuta por EA9ADD y desde Cancho Gordo con EA4DE, en una jornada que une montaña, radio y espíritu festivo. Pero no todo es tradición: también damos la bienvenida a las nuevas generaciones. Charlamos con EA4BTQ, un radioaficionado recién licenciado, hijo de EA1ZJ y nieto de quien portó originalmente este indicativo. Una conversación cargada de entusiasmo que demuestra cómo la radioafición sigue viva y se transmite de generación en generación. ¿Nos apoyas para que podamos seguir haciendo este podcast? Puedes apoyarnos en QRP con 1,99€ al mes o un poco más de potencia en QRO, con 5,99€ al mes aquí: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/apoyar/ Notas del episodio: - Sotas Navideños en el canal de EA9ADD https://www.youtube.com/@EA9ADD/shorts - Sota Navideño en el canal de EA4HFO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91GYtrd6Rrk Envía tus preguntas, propuestas de temas o lo que quieras: https://cqenfrecuencia.com/contacto/ O en nuestro canal de Telegram: https://t.me/cqenfrecuencia Y no olvidéis de visitar nuestra web: https://cqenfrecuencia.com No olvides el like, subscribirte y/o darle a la campanita para no perderte ningún episodio de nuestro podcast! Nos encontrarás también en Spotify y Youtube.

In this episode we meet Jonathan Kayne, KM4CFT, the designer of a very popular new QRP radio called the CFT-1.  Jonathan shares his journey from concept to production of his new radio design.  The truly remarkable thing about his accomplishment is that he has achieved this in less than a year.  Join us for a fun conversation and a bit of inspiration.

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Should you go for small, compact and QRP, or should you go for 100W? Should you perhaps consider Italian QRP? Well, as usual, it depends...Please join our discord at https://hamshow.eu/discordPlease remember that we now have memberships and superchats available.TEHRS is: @LB5JJ @COASTALWAVESWIRES @LB0FI @labcat73 @LB4FH #amateurradio #amateurfunk #hamradio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walt Hudson, K4OGO, has always lived by and had a love of the sea, pursuing a career in ship building, beginning in Port Smith, Virginia.  While he always had an interest in radio, including Citizens band radio, it wasn't until just a few years ago that Walt became a ham radio operator. Since he is always near the shore, operating portable QRP SSB from the water's edge and making DX contacts is what excites him.  K4OGO loves to experiment with vertical antennas on the beach to fine tune his technical and operating skills.  K4OGO is my QSO Today. 

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Foundations of Amateur Radio The other day I was packing the car to go on a little trip an hour out of the city to see the Milky Way. I briefly entertained the idea of bringing my radio gear with me to get on air to make some noise. I resisted the urge, mainly because thinking about this didn't fill me with joy, rather it made me groan. Now to be absolutely clear, I adore going out into the scrub with my radio gear. I love getting on air and making noise. I like doing this with friends. If the time spent is about amateur radio, in other words, if I'm doing this with other amateurs, preparation and set up are part of the experience. However, if I'm on my own, or with my non-amateur SO, significant other, then preparation and set up often take more time than the actual on-air activity and by the time that things are humming along, we're ready to do something else, fine food, nice view, coffee, you name it, anything other than radio. So, how can I make the preparation and set up to be something much less time consuming? I don't really want to take over our car and bolt the radio back into it, nor do I want to strap a multi-tap antenna to the roof. At the other end, I also have no desire to bring a wire, look for a tree, do some throwing, find a place to sit and do the rest of the preparation to get on air. In other words, I want my cake and eat it too. What might that look like? One of my fellow amateurs has a telescopic whip, looks like a transistor radio antenna on steroids, but using that requires that you bring something to tune it, given that the ground is going to influence the antenna in unexpected ways. I could go out and buy a QRP radio with an in-built tuner, make the whip as long as it goes, perhaps even make it into a vertical dipole by combining two and start playing, but I'm not there yet. Of course I'm not the first to try any of this. The Parks On The Air and Summits On The Air activators are all over this type of activity, hopefully they've written some of their learnings down. I confess that I haven't found anything yet. How much of this have you achieved? What compromises did you make, what modes do you use when you're operating like this, mind you, I can hear my friend Charles NK8O from here, "Use Morse Onno", so I can take that as a given. All I need to do is learn it. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Adam Kimmerly, K6ARK, discovered amateur radio almost by accident through his participation in the San Diego Mountain Rescue organization.  Adam's ham radio interests evolved from VHF to HF SOTA, or Summits on the Air, learning CW, and reaching SOTA Mountain Goat status.  The need for light weight kits to carry to the most difficult to reach summits demanded new expertise in antenna design and construction with 3D printing.  K6ARK tells his ham radio story in this QSO Today.

My guest this week is Willi Kraml, OE1WKL, creator of the Morserino CW code practice machine .  Willie  discovered amateur radio as a boy in Lindz, Austria, but had to wait until the legal age of 16 to get his license.  With his doctorate in linguistics, Willi pursued a career in IT security with KPMG.  When his local makerspace needed an Arduino project around amateur radio, the Morserino code practice system was born.  OE1WKL discusses the delivery of over 10,000 Morserinos, his projects, and his contributions to amateur radio in this QSO Today.   

Chris N1CLC joins me tonight to talk about equipment for ham radio QRP stations. We will dive into some of the more obscure equipment ideas that we have tried, and tell you how they worked in the field. This will be a modified version of the “what's in your pack” or “SOTA pack loadout” topic, with special emphasis on gear that may not be very common across QRP stations. Dan KC7MSU and Brian W7JET each have a conflict so we invited Chris N1CLC to fill in for this episode. Chris's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHamNinja Chris's Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T8n_dEHJp_vkEI-D4Qo8HeETh0sIHg5jwvRYNNN15gA/edit?usp=sharing My Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DS1mnrnK2_M35FRzdK3RFF1iHWs5fxz1/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=112972696570990398712&rtpof=true&sd=true Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats: https://www.youtube.com/c/redsummitrf X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #HamRadio #PortableOps #POTA #QRP --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support

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This is The DX Mentor podcast. I hope to help those hams trying to move up the DXCC ladder as well as those that at on the DXCC Honor Roll. As fast as technology is moving, no one can keep up on it all. I am here to help. #DX #Hamradio. Our guest is NK8O – Charles Powell Intros How did you get into Ham Radio? Why start chasing DX? Why decide to BE the DX? What other DXPeditions have you been on? What is the Zuzu Medical Center? What is the International Health Partners? What is life like in Tanzania? We always think about Jungle/Animals - what is the real story? In reviewing your webpage, it would seem that you are into QRP. How often do you get to work QRP? What is the "Top Activator?" Sites Referenced: www.Ihptz.org Hilltopper QRP Rig https://www.4sqrp.com/Hilltopper-30.php K1SWL : https://www.qrz.com/db/K1SWL Southwest Ohio DX Assoc. https://www.swodxa.org Daily DX https://www.dailydx.com/ DX Engineering https://www.dxengineering.com/ Icom https://www.icomamerica.com/ IC-905 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-905/ IC-9700 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-9700/ IC-7610 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7610/ IC-7300 https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/products/IC-7300/

Today, attorneys Toby Mathis, Esq., and Eliot Thomas, Esq., delve into listener questions around topics like borrowing from your QRP (Qualified Retirement Plan) without it being considered income, utilizing depreciation from syndications as a real estate professional, and writing off Airbnb setup costs. Learn how to establish accountable expense reimbursement plans for your C-Corp, handle taxes for disregarded property holding entities, and calculate depreciation post-1031 exchange. Discover efficient strategies for paying kids in your small business and choosing between S-Corp and LLC structures. Simplify the complexities of C-Corp taxes and learn how to invest in real estate via self-directed IRAs without UBIT implications. Submit your tax question to taxtuesday@andersonadvisors.com Highlights/Topics: I am 65. If I borrow $30,000 from my QRP, would that be considered earned income?- No. You have to pay back with interest, but it is not income. As a real estate professional, can I also take the depreciation expense from syndications against my spouse's K-1 income? - Generally yes, if you are a REP, and it's non-passive activity, if there was an overall loss, it can go on your return. Can expenses for building and outfitting an Airbnb spent this year be written off next year when the unit is rented? - yes, but it can only be written off after it has been “placed in service” How do I establish an accountable expense reimbursement plan for my C -Corp and a medical reimbursement plan? - Have a corp meeting, and adopt the plans with documentation of that meeting. If a disregarded property holding entity isn't taxed when our individual property expenses like taxes, insurance maintenance, and depreciation considered for income taxes? - Any income/expenses must be reported, flowing up into your 1040. How do I calculate depreciation after a 1031 exchange? - It's your original property purchase price, plus any improvements, less depreciation. This again is on the original building you had, the one that we're going to relinquish. I want to include my kids as employees for my small business and I want to pay them in a lump sum annually. What would be the most efficient way to structure that? - If they are under 18 there's no employment tax, if you are paying them through a partnership or a disregarded entity. Is it beneficial to be an S-corp or an LLC if making under a certain amount of money? - You want to be in some kind of entity, to protect yourself from lawsuits. What are the tax differences between an S and a C corporation? How hard are a C corporation's taxes to do? - Yeah, so the biggest tax differences between an S and a C then in a synopsis is the S corporation doesn't pay taxes, it passes it to its owners. How can I use my self-directed IRA to invest in real estate deals without being subject to UBIT? - don't buy any real estate with any debt or anything like that and make sure it's a long-term rental, and not a flip. Resources: Schedule Your Free Consultation https://andersonadvisors.com/ss/?utm_source=aba&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=the-main-tax-differences-between-an-s-corporation-and-c-corporation Tax and Asset Protection Events https://andersonadvisors.com/live-tax-and-asset-protection-workshops/ Anderson Advisors https://andersonadvisors.com/ Toby Mathis YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TobyMathis Toby Mathis TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tobymathisesq

In this episode we meet Hamilton Carter, KD0FNR and his daughter, Hamie Carter, KO6BTY.  This amazing father / daughter team have build and deployed multiple creative radio projects.  One in particular, Project TouCans, puts a QRP transciever right at the dipole antenna feed point eliminating coax cables and communicates with the operator's station over Bluetooth. Follow along on thier radio adventures on their blog page at https://copaseticflow.blogspot.com    

Welcome to the "MAY HAM" episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the three communication paths that PrepperNet advocates to help people achieve greater preparedness. These paths are essential for staying connected during emergencies and disasters: 1. Shortwave & SDR with Digital & Voice (Receive-Only): Shortwave radio and Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) are crucial for receiving information over long distances. We explore how to leverage these technologies effectively. 2. Technician License - Handheld or Mobile (Local Only): Getting a Technician License opens up the world of local communication using handheld or mobile radios. We discuss the importance of this license and how to get started. 3. HF Digital, QRP, JS8Call, FLDigi, WinLink: High-Frequency (HF) digital modes like JS8Call, FLDigi, and WinLink, combined with QRP (low power) operations, provide robust communication options. We share insights into using these tools effectively. Join us at PrepperNet.Net and enroll in our Ham Academy to learn more about these communication paths and enhance your preparedness toolkit. Stay connected, stay prepared! Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.net  PrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins. PrepperNet Support the Show Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com  Contact us: https://preppingacademy.com/contact/  www.preppernet.net  Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3lheTRT  www.forrestgarvin.com 

Welcome to the "MAY HAM" episode of the Prepping Academy Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the three communication paths that PrepperNet advocates to help people achieve greater preparedness. These paths are essential for staying connected during emergencies and disasters:1. Shortwave & SDR with Digital & Voice (Receive-Only): Shortwave radio and Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) are crucial for receiving information over long distances. We explore how to leverage these technologies effectively.2. Technician License - Handheld or Mobile (Local Only): Getting a Technician License opens up the world of local communication using handheld or mobile radios. We discuss the importance of this license and how to get started.3. HF Digital, QRP, JS8Call, FLDigi, WinLink: High-Frequency (HF) digital modes like JS8Call, FLDigi, and WinLink, combined with QRP (low power) operations, provide robust communication options. We share insights into using these tools effectively.Join us at PrepperNet.Net and enroll in our Ham Academy to learn more about these communication paths and enhance your preparedness toolkit. Stay connected, stay prepared!Join PrepperNet.Net - https://www.preppernet.netPrepperNet is an organization of like-minded individuals who believe in personal responsibility, individual freedoms and preparing for disasters of all origins.PrepperNet Support the Show.Please give us 5 Stars! www.preppingacademy.com Contact us: https://preppingacademy.com/contact/ www.preppernet.net Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3lheTRTwww.forrestgarvin.com

Hiroki Kato, AH6CY, was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, 20 miles from the epicenter of the atomic bomb blast in August 1945 that killed approximately 100,000 Japanese.  Hiroki was fascinated with radio as a youngster and was first licensed in Japan.  After moving to the USA, Hiroki continued to pursue amateur radio and began to research and collect the military radios that both the Japanese used to bomb Pearl Harbor, and the radios that were on the Enola Gay, the US bomber that dropped the Hiroshima bomb.  AH6CY tells his ham radio story and about these radio restorations in this QSO Today.

We hear from Allen Le Vie KH7AL in this episode. He shares stories about adventures outdoors while operating ham radio. He grew up western Washington State and retired from the Air Force in 2020 after nearly 23 years on active duty. He loves operating mountaintop portable while participating in Summits On The Air (SOTA). As of March 2024 he has over 135 activations. all of which are unique. He has a YouTube channel where he promotes portable QRP operating. Many of his activations are in the state of Montana. He also serves as the SOTA Association Manager for the Hawai'i Islands, KH6 association. Allen's Blog: https://kh7al.blogspot.com/ Allen's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kh7alBlogspotSOTA Join us as we talk about how YOU can get involved in portable radio communications in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone “AP/DZ”. Every aspect of Portable Ops is explored in this biweekly live stream as we discuss news, gear, achievements, the workbench, contests, awards and more - find all Portable Ops related topics here. Join this channel and become a Premium Member for early access, behind-the scenes-content, and exclusive chats https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHriEQX4EK2b0QS7EgSvjmg/join X: Charlie NJ7V @NJ7V_ Dan KC7MSU @KC7MSU Brian W7JET @BBW7JET Help support this channel - buy us a Coke: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RedSummitRF Red Summit RF Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/redsummitrf #APDZ #SOTA #PortableOps #HamRadio #POTA #qrp #cw #MorseCode --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nj7v/support

Foundations of Amateur Radio A great deal of energy is expended on the notion of operating portable. I've talked about this plenty of times. Issues like power, antennas, suitable radios, logging, transport and time of day all come to mind. Some activities are framed specifically as portable operations. Things like Summits On The Air, or SOTA, Parks On The Air, or POTA, World Wide Flora and Fauna, or WWFF. There's field days, portable contests and specific activities like the 2014 activation of FT5ZM on Amsterdam Island and the 2016 activation of VK0EK on Heard Island. I mention those last two specifically since I had the distinct pleasure of meeting those teams and had the opportunity to interview each amateur whilst enjoying a typical Aussie BBQ. I'll point out that no shrimps were thrown anywhere. You can find those interviews with FT5ZM and VK0EK on my website at vk6flab.com. Each of these activities are framed in the context of the activity, as-in, you climb a mountain with a radio and then you make noise. That's not the only way to go portable. One of my friends checks in to the weekly F-troop as a portable station most weeks. Glynn VK6PAW gets in his car, drives to some random location and participates from wherever he happens to be at the time. In doing so, the radio part of it, is the add-on between leaving home and arriving at a destination for a cup of coffee. Charles NK8O works all over the United States. When he checks into F-troop, he's rarely in the same place two weeks in a row. In between work and sleep you'll find him activating a nearby park. He's been doing this for quite some time. While this is a POTA activity, he finds parks that fit into his life, rather than point at a park and make a specific trip there to activate it. Before I continue, I'd like to mention that I'm not dismissing making a specific trip. Far from it. The point I'm making is that making any such trip is extra work. It's an added activity in your life. Whilst entirely enjoyable, there's plenty of times where that's just not possible. Instead I'd like to look at this from the other side. Both Glynn and Charles have a radio with them. Perhaps not all the time, but often enough that they can activate their station when they happen to be in a suitable location. I've similarly put a radio into my luggage when going on a holiday. It might transpire that it stays there, or it might be that I happen to find a picnic table at the side of a water reservoir that happens to be in the shade and just begging to try a radio at. In other words, if you have a radio handy, you can handily use it when the opportunity comes to pass. So, what do you bring with you? If you're like Charles, you'll have a QRP radio, a Morse key, a battery and a wire antenna. Glynn has a vertical that lives in his car and the radio is bolted in. For a while I had my radio permanently mounted in my car and I suspect that will return there in the not too distant future. It was removed for a service that involved the transmission being replaced after it failed after only a 140,000 km on the clock. Thankfully a fellow amateur had a spare car we could use, but I wasn't game to drill holes for an antenna and I'm pretty sure they were pretty happy about that. The more I look at the activities that others report on, the more I have come to realise that the people who get on-air the most are the ones who have found a way to weave radio into their day-to-day life, rather than rely on specific amateur radio activities and plans. I confess that I miss sitting by a local lake making noise or finding a random car park with shade that is just begging for someone, anyone, to turn on a radio and have a go. So, how do you approach radio in your life, and how might you find ways to incorporate it into the gaps? I'm Onno VK6FLAB

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Foundations of Amateur Radio During the weekend I participated in a contest. Before you get all excited, it was only for a couple of hours over a few different sittings and while I had plenty of fun, of the eleven QRP, or low power, contacts I made, nine were on VHF and UHF, two were on 10m HF. Mind you, 3,200 and 3,500 km contacts are nothing to sneeze at. It has been a while since I've actually been on HF, so long that it felt like turning on a new radio and getting used to it all over again. If you're not sure what I'm describing, let me elaborate. A new radio takes a few goes to calibrate your ear and brain to learn what you can expect to hear and work. On some radios if you can hear the other station, you can work them. On others, unless they're pegging the S-meter, you've got no chance. QRP adds an extra layer of challenge. A few hours earlier I'd been discussing HF band conditions and one comment that stuck in my mind was that the bands appeared to be more quiet than normal. At the time, nobody could put a finger on why or how, but there appeared to be a general consensus that this was the case. So when I tuned to 10m, after having switched off my beacon, which I promptly forgot to turn back on for 36 hours or so, I went hunting for stations to contact. I heard a few, but their signals were very weak. Noise levels were amazing, very quiet, but stations were very low down. I thought nothing of it, given the discussion we'd just had, and persisted and as I said, I made two contacts. Since contacts were hard to come by, I started playing with another experiment I'm working on. Specifically I'm using something called USBip to connect to some USB devices across my network. The way it works is that you plug the devices, like a CAT cable and a USB sound-card into a Raspberry Pi, then using another computer, you can access those devices wirelessly as-if they're physically connected to the other computer. This is useful if you don't want to subject an expensive computer to any stray RF that might be coming in via a USB port. I've written some hot-plug support for this, so you can just connect and disconnect USB devices without needing to fiddle. You'll find the code on my github page. Given that stations were few and far between and not staying in one place, I moved to a local AM broadcast station, so I could test the USBip sound-card link and all I heard was absolute garbage audio coming from that station. I turned on another radio and it too had the same rubbish audio. After a couple of hours fiddling with RF-Gain and still not getting anywhere I started searching online for an answer. One thread, 27 posts long, seemed to describe what I was hearing. Bill N8VUL supplied the answer: "Make sure AGC is on" So, no. It wasn't, on either radio. Why it was off on both radios I will never know. It did make me start exploring again just what other settings I have access to on my radio and what they sound like. Turns out that there's not a lot to be found that has any basis in fact. There were a lot of videos showing amateurs pushing lots of buttons uttering phrases like: "Can you hear the difference?" with nothing much materially changing. The closest to something useful was a YouTube video by Doug N4HNH, called "ATT, IPO, [and] RF Gain" in which he shows some of the effects of each of those options on a Yaesu FT DX 5000. One thing I noticed is that the radio has a neat display that shows the signal path as it passes from a selected antenna through those options and more, highlighting which ones are in use. I started hunting around to see if such a block diagram exists for my FT-857d. Unfortunately I didn't manage to find any such diagram, not even for another radio. The closest I got was the image on page 30 of the FT DX 5000 Series Operating Manual. I did learn that the attenuator on my radio is 10 dB and it doesn't function on 2m and 70cm. As for the AGC, the user manual doesn't help much. It states that it's used to disable the Automatic Gain Control and normally it should be left on. There's some discussion around the interaction between the "RF Gain" knob and the AGC, but I must confess that finding useful examples of this managed to elude me. At this point I have no idea what the difference is between the block diagram on the FT DX 5000 and my FT-857d, other than the obvious single antenna port and plenty of missing features. I find it surprising that for a radio that was introduced over 20 years ago, this kind of information appears to be lacking. Especially since it would help any new amateur operate their radio better and understand the impact of each particular setting on the signal that they were hearing. If you know of any such resource, reach out, my address is cq@vk6flab.com Meanwhile I'm going to spend some quality time with my radio and the manual and see what other hidden gems I can find and if you know me at all, you'll know that this isn't the first, second or even third time that I'm going through the manual of a radio that I've now owned for nearly as long as I've been an amateur. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

Linus Balsys, LY2H, dives into the fascinating realm of field operations in his native Lithuania, QRP techniques, Morse code, digital modes, and much more. Linus talks about his  exploration of the great outdoors with park activations, hillfort castles, chases awards, and delves into satellite communications. From his Renault Trafic campervan equipped with cutting-edge ham radio gear like the Icom IC-705 and the QRP-Labs QMX.  Linus showcases the innovation and affordability of modern equipment. In addition, Linus shares how ham radio skills have practical applications in daily life, from repairing electronics to enhancing relationships. Hear about his efforts to rejuvenate the ham community in Lithuania, attracting young enthusiasts through contests, digital operations, and educational classes. Linus also highlights the dual thrill of ham radio: the leap in technology with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and the invaluable role of amateur radio in emergency communications, echoing its historical significance. Tune in for a journey through the intriguing and impactful world of ham radio with Linus Balsys, L2YH. in this QSO Today.

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Ante Laurijssen, VA2BBW, enjoys the simple amateur radio art of chasing DX and making contacts on CW, and  operating QRP, from Gatineau, in Southwest Quebec, Canada . When operating POTA, Ante taught himself to send CW with his left while recording his log with his right hand.  VA2BBW is the Radio Amateurs of Canada Awards Manager, enjoys giving back to the hobby, and is my QSO Today.