by Michael Martens | Aug 6, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
Like many hams, my first radio was a used purchase. Way back in 1999 I bought a dual band Alinco DJ-G5T handheld radio off of eBay. I didn’t know what I was doing (radio wise) so fortunately the transaction was a good one and that radio served me well for a few...
by Michael Martens | Jul 13, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
Last weekend I was at the South Milwaukee Swapfest in Oak Creek. This is a classic tail-gate style hamfest, and was a great way to spend a Saturday morning. While I was there to sell antennas and chat with fellow hams, I also enjoy browsing the tables and picking up...
by Michael Martens | Jun 16, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
Field Day is fast approaching and soon parks and empty fields like the one behind me will be bustling with activity. On the fourth full weekend of June more than 40,000 hams throughout North America hit the airwaves in what is billed the world’s largest amateur radio...
by Michael Martens | May 31, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
You’ve seen these printed on QSO cards, but what do they mean. I’m talking about grid squares, a unique method of geolocation that is popular with HF digital and VHF & UHF operators. When I say unique, I mean the grid square system has the ability to convey your...
by Michael Martens | Mar 15, 2017 | Amateur Radio
It’s that time of year. We pull out the shoebox of receipts, gather all the statements, and begin the tedious process of calculating our income tax for the previous year. Now I must admit that the computer and tax software has made things much easier than it was a...
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