Your SDR spectrum man-made noise is a constant and distracting companion. Some call it noise, but it is really interference from nearby electronic devices and appliances. Read more
Author: John VE6EY
Geomagnetic Activity Effects HF Propagation
It seems like even small bumps in geomagnetic activity are ruining HF radio propagation for me this summer. Beware a K Index more than 2! Read more
Understanding SDR Spectrum Noise Floor
Let’s find out what the SDR spectrum noise floor means and where it comes from. And, we’ll do some math, too! Read more
Translation Tool – Reading Swedish Radio Magazines
Using free translation tool, you can now read foreign radio magazines in your native language. I translated the Swedish radio experimenters magazine Resonans. Read more
Watching Radio Signals – Hobby Goes Visual
Previously, our interest was mainly listening to radio signals. Over the past fifteen years, though, we added watching radio signals in a big way. Read more
My Hottest Day – 38.5 Degrees Celsius in Calgary
I just experienced my hottest day, ever. 38.5 C or 101.3 F in Calgary. Boy, am I glad that I installed air conditioning a few years ago. Read more
Faraday, Maxwell – Scientific Heroes Remembered
Take a moment to reflect on the 19th Century giants Faraday, Maxwell. These wonderful scientists laid the foundations for modern physics and our radio hobbies. Read more
Mysterious Radio Kuwait Fading
Digital broadcasting can provide excellent quality on shortwave. But recently I have discovered mysterious Radio Kuwait fading of some sort. Read more
Canspace Solutions – New Web Host
Last weekend, I migrated my web sites and e-mail to a new shared hosting service, Canspace Solutions. My pages now load a bit faster, and the migration was painless. Read more
Skywave Fading – Essential Shortwave Listening
Skywave fading is a fun “feature” of shortwave propagation. Take some time to examine the many fading effects you experience every day. Read more