All shortwave signals arriving at your receiver have elliptical polarization. HF skywave polarization is simply not what you think it is. Read more
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Radio Propagation Basics in 2022
I spent some time writing about radio propagation basics in 2022. Unlike electronic circuits, sending signals through the ionosphere is really complex. Read more
SWBC Translation in 2022
My surprisingly successful project this year was automated SWBC translation. It is easy to set up and works fairly well. Read more
Diversity Reception in 2022
As we review Making It Up during the past year, let’s consider our use of modern diversity reception in 2022. Read more
Dual Channel Baseband Recording – Please
My Christmas wish list is dual channel baseband recording. A feature that would really bring DX to life for me. SDR developers, please! Read more
Mastodon Social Network for Ham Radio
I am now up and running on the Mastodon Social Network, which promises to be a sane site for ham radio fans. And, maybe replace Twitter. Read more
Legacy Homebrew Challenges
Building a receiver from an old ARRL Handbook presents legacy homebrew challenges, particularly in the parts department. More on my Junior Miser’s Dream receiver. Read more
Building a First Receiver – You Can Go Back, But…
I wanted to know how I would have done building a first receiver from scratch. So, fifty years later, I found out. Read more
My Contest Station – Not Really
I don’t really do contests anymore. But, if I did, I think my contest station would feature my classic Yaesu FT1000D. Read more
Wideband Loop Antenna Polarization
I am afraid today’s post will be disturbing to some readers. We are going to destroy several myths about loop antenna polarization. Read more