In a recent article, I lamented my distaste for carrying on the classic amateur radio conversation — calling CQ, having someone from far away or around the block call back, exchange call signs and ...

Listen to the amateur radio bands long enough, and you’ll likely come to the conclusion that hams never stop talking. Of course it only seems that way, and the duty cycle for a transmitter operating ...

Amateur Radio operators are generally free-thinking individualists who don't mind getting their hands dirty to get something done right. Many of us do not think twice about buying a brand-new radio ...