This episode is a re-issue of the original Resonant Frequency: The Amateur Radio Podcast which began in 2006 as a project for Elmering new Hams by way of the Internet. Richard KB5JBV and Resonant Frequency continue to enlighten and teach new Hams today. Many of the more successful Amateur Radio Podcast today can trace their…
Submitted by Michael Bolton N5RLR A QRP LIGHTBULB DUMMY LOAD Here is a blast from the past. In radio lore, mention has been made of using lightbulbs as “dummy loads,” or test loads, to check transmitters. The instruction manuals for the famed Heathkit tube-type Amateur Radio gear often specified using a common household lightbulb to…
Numbered messages have been established for some of the more common texts sent during emergencies and holiday seasons. When this common text can be used, an ARL NUMBER is substituted for the text and sent. The delivering station reads the actual text to the address, not the ARL NUMBER. The letters ARL are inserted in…
Standard ITU Phonetics The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet is generally understood by hams in all countries. It is used when signing your call or passing information that must be spelled out. For example, BM7AAL should sign Bravo Mike Seven Alfa Alfa Lima. A – Alfa B – Bravo C – Charlie D -…
QRA What is the name of your station? QRB How far approximately are you from my station? QRC By what enterprise are the accounts for charges for your station settled? QRD Where are you bound for and where are you from? QRE What is your estimated time of arrival at … (over …)? QRF Are…
