How-Tos

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Ground Plane antenna BOM.pdf

How to build a quarter-wave ground plane antenna for approximately $20 which will also work well on UHF.

This is the BOM from the presentation given by Ed LeBlanc, W7EFL, at our April 16, 2024 club meeting.

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DMR Overview.pdf

A review of Digital Voice (DV) in amateur radio, with an emphasis on DMR, the Brandmeister global DMR network, and how to get started with DMR.

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Android Ham Radio.pdf

Ham radio applications using an Android-based smartphone.

Presentation by W7EFL, given on April 18, 2023

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Introduction to WinLink.pdf

An introduction to WinLink, a radio and Internet based email system which should be part of everyone's emergency communications toolbox.

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Mobile Radio Installations and RFI.pdf

Identifying and mitigating RFI in mobile radio installations.

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Antennas for 40m and 80m.pdf

Commercial offerings and DIY antennas for 40m and 80m.

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Intro to HF Propagation Part 2.pdf

How to cope with poor HF propagation.