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Sooner or later you'll want to share your logbook to LoTW. Let's clarify just what it is and how it works. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logbook_of_The_World#:~:text=Logbook of the World (LoTW,service among amateur radio operators.

It's different. That's really the bottom line. And unless you have special powers (you don't), you'll need a computer Source: vu2nsb.com/cw-digital-radio/digital-modulation-fundamentals/

You got your CW, your SSB, your AM, your FM and a bunch of digital modes. Here's some thoughts on how they work. Source: vu2nsb.com/radio-systems/radio-signal-modulation/

You want an EFFECTIVE antenna! And your first choice in your Ham career should be a simple one. Source: www.vk5pas.com/uploads/1/3/9/8/13982788/simple_and_effective_antennas_for_amateur_radio_operators.pdf

If you want to be a Ham, you'll need a station...or Shack. Now you could go all mobile and lots of Hams do, but most have a location in their house, apartment of whatever. What do you need? Have a listen Source: www.vk5pas.com/uploads/1/3/9/8/13982788/simple_and_effective_antennas_for_amateur_radio_operators.pdf

You could try to load up a wet noodle. But for the best chance at success, you should probably learn about antennas. Source: vu2nsb.com/antenna/antenna-fundamentals/

QSL cards are awesome. 'nuff said! Source: rsgb.org/main/get-started-in-amateur-radio/operating-your-new-station/how-to-send-and-receive-qsl-cards/

Let's talk! On HF! With confidence! Source: rsgb.org/main/get-started-in-amateur-radio/operating-your-new-station/making-your-first-qso/

Let's say you live along the East Coast of the US and it's 5:30PM on a cold winter day and it's getting pretty dark outside. Is this a good time to try for some South America DX? Maybe. Source: www.electronics-notes.com/articles/antennas-propagation/ionospheric/greyline-propagation.php#:~:text=The grey line propagation signals,also known as the terminator.

Ok, consider this: SFI=255, A=5 and K=1. Do you play Ham Radio or go play golf? This might help you decide on a Tee-time...or not Source: www.carc.cc/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Understanding-HF-propagation-reports.pdf

You could just get on the radio, roll the dice and see what happens. It works but is it the most logical way to do radio? It's 8:00AM during solar minimum, should you try 20 or 10? You should know this stuff! (Answer: Try both) Source: www.qsl.net/va3iul/Antenna/Basics_of_Radio_Wave_Propagation.pdf

You need transmission line to operate. But what should you get? Here's some thoughts from Bob KØNR. Source: www.hamradioschool.com/post/hey-which-coaxial-cable-should-i-use

SWR is a mystery to many Hams...Ok, most Hams. Why, because there remains a lively debate about what it really means to your ability to get a signal out. This article sourced by a 2006 QST article by Darrin K3DVW will help solve that mystery. Source: www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/q1106037.pdf

My venture into Podcasting is powered by the power of Google's experimental AI Podcast creator, Illuminate. Cutting edge stuff like NotebookLM that lets me take complex, lengthy and usually really over my head stuff and distill it into a verbal conversation so realistic even your Granny won't know they ain't real. Frankly, the curmudgeon in me wants to pooh-pooh AI, but let's be real. It isn't ...

Intro HF...The bands

Basic On Air Rules and Regs

A New Ham's Guide

FT8 and FT4 Protocols

CATSync - Where Your radio runs Their Online SDR

What the Heck is Google NotebookLM

FT Link by SP4UBW. Your FT-991(A) is gonna love it

Manage your Yaesu FT-991A memory and menus with an 'almost' clone of RT Systems software.

Did the Par End-Fedz 17 become a Vibroplex Antenna?

The Xiegu VG4 up tune

The Business end of the Xiegu VG 4 Vertical

Xiegu VG 4 Vertical Unbox

Let's go back to Hamcation '23...because it is the same old same old...and we like it that way!

It's Alive! The premier G90 video (This started it all)

Windows 11 Core Isolation Frustration