Category Archives: Articles

A tour of the Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station

Posted on December 24, 2012 by k4swl

For those of you, like me, who got their start in ham radio by listening to international broadcasters on the shortwaves, you might like the article I just posted on the SWLing Post. It’s a tour of the Edward R. … Continue reading →

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NPR’s Robert Krulwich comments on EME and extra-terrestrial morse code

Posted on October 15, 2012 by k4swl

(Source: National Public Radio) Dot Dash Dot Dash This is the moon as Morse code. [...]All over the world, ham radio operators and Morse Code enthusiasts beam dot, dash messages straight at the moon, then wait 2.7 seconds for the … Continue reading →

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Mountain Xpress: Your cellphone can’t do this

Posted on August 10, 2012 by k4swl

I’m very proud of our local free community newspaper, the Mountain Xpress for its article on ham radio. Not only does the article give readership a short primer in the hobby, but it also profiles a variety of local hams–even … Continue reading →

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Advances in Software Defined Radios could (will) change our wireless world

Posted on July 31, 2012 by k4swl

Note that I’m not speaking strictly of the HF spectrum here. But mark this:  a radio revolution is, right now, in the making. ARS Technica just last week published an article entitled, “How software-defined radio could revolutionize wireless” in which … Continue reading →

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A QRP Family Holiday on Prince Edward Island, Canada

Posted on June 28, 2012 by k4swl

This year, during our family’s summer holiday, I’m enjoying the hospitality of Prince Edward Island, Canada (hence, the lack of recent posts on QRPer).  This is our family’s second visit to the maritime island, and each time we’ve been  fortunate … Continue reading →

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Telegraph operations in the Great Auroral Storm of 1859

Posted on May 10, 2012 by k4swl

These days, CMEs and solar flares get a great deal of media attention. But it’s mostly speculation–for even with our advanced abilities to measure the potential impact, we can’t be sure what will happen each time this occurs. Might this … Continue reading →

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The Toronto Star publishes my thoughts on the cuts to Radio Canada International

Posted on May 1, 2012 by k4swl

Other than being a QRPer, I’m also an avid shortwave radio listener and international broadcasting supporter. Below is a post from my other blog, the SWLing Post, that I hope you will read and share: (Originally posted on the SWLing … Continue reading →

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W0BG looks back at 100 years of ham radio

Posted on February 4, 2012 by k4swl

Mark Kelley (W0BG) has published an article on DX Coffee looking back on 100 years of ham radio. Here’s a clip: (Source: DXCoffee.com) When you first glance at the title, Ham Radio USA – 100 Years and Counting, you can’t … Continue reading →

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Andy’s 6N7 Tube QRP Amp

Posted on January 5, 2012 by k4swl

In this Glowbug Times article, Andy shows us his very cool homebrew tube amp. Andy shares his motivation: Once upon a time I’d decided to join a Big Guns Gang and made a Super-Duper Powerful Vacuum Tube QRP amplifier for my 800mW QRPP homebrew … Continue reading →

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Comedian Tim Allen Stars as Radio Amateur on New TV Show

Posted on December 12, 2011 by k4swl

(Source: ARRL) Tim Allen — star of Home Improvement, Toy Story, The Santa Clause and Galaxy Quest, just to name a few — stars in Last Man Standing, an ABC comedy airing at 8 PM (EST) on Tuesday nights. Allen … Continue reading →

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