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Enhanced Machine Controller Antenna Range (EMCAR)
EMCAR is the Enhanced Machine Controller-based Antenna Range. This set of codes and documentation is intended to assist the interested party in setting up an automated antenna measurement capability (i.e. Antenna Range) using non-specialized hardware and free software. More ...
The Half-Square vs the Loop Skywire
Just what is a 80M full wave horizontal loop? Well, this is sort of like asking who is buried in Grant’s Tomb, isn’t it? It is simply a square loop (it can be about any shape) of wire, about 70 feet long on each side, held up by 4 supports, one on each corner at as high as I can get it. More ...
Ham Radio Tests Emergency Communications in North Fulton area
northfultontimes.com article covering how ham radio operators in North Fulton County conducted the annual Simulated Emergency Test. October 1, 2007
Shortwave radio retains its longtime magic
AJC article by Bill Husted. May 27, 2007
Ten Ways to have the Most Fun in Ham Radio
An op ed by Jim Stafford, W4QO. February 6, 2008.
AJC Technobuddy article by Bill Husted. February 8, 2008
Ham Shack Lightning Protection
By Hal Myers - K4JHM. First of all, lets get some basic concepts in mind. The thing that "gets" our equipment is the voltage difference between the various conductors coming into the equipment, not the magnitude of the voltage. MORE ...