Drive time brings radio broadcasters the largest audiences and highest commercial revenues. It’s been that way for fifty years. Read more
Author: John VE6EY
Making the Most of Useless Frequencies
Ham radio is about making the most of useless frequencies. And supporting scientific discovery along the way. Read more
Ham Radio Parity is about Antennas
Ham radio parity is a big deal for hams and shortwave listeners in America. Parity makes it easier to use outdoor antennas. Here’s how. Read more
3D Printed Circuit Board Drill Press You Can Make
There are lots of designs for making a circuit board drill press for PCB fabrication. I thought I would try one. Read more
World Radio Day is February 13
Every year, the United Nations celebrates World Radio Day on February 13. This day also marks the start of United Nations Radio in 1946. Now, while I don’t normally get excited about things the UN does, World Radio Day is interesting. Read more
Become an Arduino Beginner at Any Age
Anyone can become an Arduino beginner at (almost) any age. Human curiosity and creativity are the only prerequisites. Read more
USB Power Connectors for Projects
USB Power Connectors can provide a standardized approach for powering small projects. Read more
Solar Cycles – Enjoy those Sunspots
I was surprised to see tons of signals on the 15 meter ham band this weekend. Solar cycles effect how well radio signals propagate, and latest cycle has not been very good. Read more
Morse Decoder Circuit Completed
I have finished the breadboard testing and and finalized the Arduino Morse Decoder circuit. Here is the description. Read more
Recording Radio Signals with SDR
Recording radio signals is easy with modern software defined radios. Read more