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In this issue . . .
• Build a 1.5 kW “Centennial Amplifier” for 80 through 6 meters
• Add a handy external power control accessory to your transceiver
• See the 2014 ARRL Field Day results
… and much more.
Enjoy Content You Won’t Find in the Print Edition…
• A video overview of the CommRadio CR-1a Communications Receiver
• A video overview of the HobbyPCB Hard…
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The winners of the December QST Cover Plaque award are Kazimierz Siwiak, KE4PT and Bruce Pontius, N0ADL for their article “How Much ‘Punch’ Can You Get from Different Modes?”
The QST Cover Plaque Award — given to the author or authors of the most popular article in each issue — is determined by a vote of ARRL members on the QST Cover Plaque Poll web page. Cast a ballot for your favorite articl…
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During December several European countries will promote ham radio to youth as part of a Youngsters on the Air (YOTA) event, on all bands and modes. Stations will be on the air with “YOTA” as a call sign suffix or appendage.
“The idea for this is to break the ice for some youngsters,” said Bjorn Dettmaring, ON5CFG. “This is not a contest but a shout out to the world of ham radio. Try to get as m…
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WX4NHC, the Amateur Radio Station at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, will be on the air for SKYWARN Recognition Day, Saturday, December 7, 1400 until 2300 UTC. Hurricane season officially ends today.
“This will be our 15th year of participation in the SRD, and our 33rd year of public service at NHC,” said Julio Ripoll, WD4R, the WX4NHC Amateur Radio assistant coordinator. “The purp…
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Nominations are due by December 31, 2013, for the 2013 ARRL International Humanitarian Award. This award is conferred upon a radio amateur or amateurs who demonstrate devotion to human welfare, peace and international understanding through Amateur Radio.
The League established the annual prize to recognize Amateur Radio operators who have used ham radio to provide extraordinary service to others…
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The digital version of the December issue of QST is now available to ARRL members.
In this issue . . .
• Discover which modes offer the most mileage
• Replace bulbs with LEDs in vintage rigs
• Try a dual band HF ground plane antenna
• See the 2013 Field Day results
…and much more!
Enjoy content you won’t see in the print edition . . .
• Watch a video overview of the Icom ID-51A dual band handheld tr…
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ARRL Awards Branch Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, says the deadline for submissions to be published in the DXCC Yearbook is Tuesday, December 31. A hard copy of the Yearbook remains available, $ 8 in the US, $ 12 elsewhere, postage included. To be in the annual listing, DXers must make at least one submission during the calendar year or be on the current Honor Roll. The DXCC Annual List is included as…
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Dallas Standing Wave Construction December 2010.
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The winner of the December QST Cover Plaque award is James K. Boomer, W9UJ, for his article “Delta Loop Collinear Antennas.” Congratulations James! The QST Cover Plaque Award — given to the author or authors of the best article in each issue — is determined by a vote of ARRL members on the QST Cover Plaque Poll web page. Cast a ballot for your favorite article in the January issue today.
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The digital version of the December QST is now available to ARRL members. The digital version includes many features not available in the print version, such as:
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