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As the Sunspot Turns

Let me begin this blog post by stating I am not a space weather expert. I strongly suggest you follow Dr. Tamita Skov (@TamitaSkov on X or SpaceWeatherWoman.com). Dr. Skov does an excellent job of presenting what is happening with space weather, which HF propagation depends on heavily. If you are new to amateur radio,Continue reading “As the Sunspot Turns”

The Wonder of it All

I was a 5-year-old boy when I watched my father, WA2NAU (now W2BIL), talk to another ham radio operator in Scotland. My dad’s “shack” was in the back bedroom of our two-story home in North Arlington, NJ. I was mesmerized by the warm glow that came from the tubes in his Viking-Johson transmitter. I didn’tContinue reading “The Wonder of it All”

Taking the Alex Loop Premier into the Field

I have been intrigued by magnetic loops for a while, so it was with measured excitement that I have been able to take the Alex Loop Premier into the field for some POTA activations. Today’s activation from Lake Wales, FL netted 50 QSOs 17, 20, and 30 meters on both CW and SSB. Received signalContinue reading “Taking the Alex Loop Premier into the Field”