ARRL Field Day Safety – Ham Radio Q&A

by | 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...

Maidenhead Grid Square Locator System

by | 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...

Are Amateur Radio Expenses Tax Deductible

by | 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...

Cold Weather Amateur Radio

by | Feb 1, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A

Here in Northern Wisconsin we love our cold weather activities. And what goes along with that is providing radio communications for winter time events. Hams in our area have been active in parades, nordic ski events, and dog sled races. With snow on the ground several...