Against the backdrop of the 2012 Dayton Hamvention® — the largest gathering of radio amateurs in the US — ICOM America announced a sponsorship agreement with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for the organization’s 2013 National Scout Jamboree. As the BSA’s official Amateur Radio transceiver supplier for the jamboree, ICOM will provide equipment and technical support for the K2BSA radio operati…
Ham Radio License – It’s Never Too Late.
It’s Never Too Late! You too can get your Ham License at any age. Although changing, there are still remnants of age appropriate behavior expectations of you as you rack up the decades. You know what I mean. 60 may be the new 40, but let’s not have any pub crawling or beer pong parties. [...]
Amateur Radio – Dipole Antenna
Much has been written and studied regarding the Dipole antenna. For the purpose of this article though, the goal is to provide a basic introduction to one of the best known, most deployed antennas available to the amateur radio community. First, let’s take a look at a simply dipole antenna: Courtesy of K7MEM Almost from [...]
Amateur Radio – QRP
QRP is the operation of amateur radio equipment at reduced power levels while endeavoring to increase the range of communication as much as possible. As with most ham related topics, there is much debate about what QRP encompasses but most agree that transmission output should be at 5 watts or less. To put this [...]
What is Amateur Radio? … REALLY!
Given the passion of Hams, regarding their “hobby”, even the definition of Amateur Radio may generate debate. Wikipedia’s definition of Amateur Radio (also known as Ham Radio) is “the use of the designated radio frequency spectrum for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication.” Although an accurate definition, [...]
Amateur Radio License – The Basics
Most people have heard of amateur (ham) radio. Maybe they have a parent, uncle or cousin who have a radio license and enjoys the passion. Many have heard references in movies. Others may have noticed the impact of hams during news reports of emergency responses during catastrophes. So often, their initial interest in joining [...]
ICOM to Support Boy Scouts at National Jamboree and at Local Council Level
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
ICOM to Support Boy Scouts at National Jamboree and at Local Council Level
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
Against the backdrop of the 2012 Dayton Hamvention® — the largest gathering of radio amateurs in the US — ICOM America announced a sponsorship agreement with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for the organization’s 2013 National Scout Jamboree. As the BSA’s official Amateur Radio transceiver supplier for the jamboree, ICOM will provide equipment and technical support for the K2BSA radio operati…
Thousands of Hams Get “Internationally Connected” in Dayton
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
When Hara Arena — home of the Dayton Hamvention® for the past 48 years — opened its doors at 9 AM on Friday, May, 18, thousands of hams swarmed in, eager to see the latest and greatest that Amateur Radio has to offer. And they weren’t disappointed! With the introduction of three new transceivers this year, as well as hundreds of vendors — both new ones and old friends within the giant Hara c…
Thousands of Hams Get “Internationally Connected” in Dayton
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2012
When Hara Arena — home of the Dayton Hamvention® for the past 48 years — opened its doors at 9 AM on Friday, May, 18, thousands of hams swarmed in, eager to see the latest and greatest that Amateur Radio has to offer. And they weren’t disappointed! With the introduction of three new transceivers this year, as well as hundreds of vendors — both new ones and old friends within the giant Hara c…
CQ Announces 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
Posted by admin on May 19th, 2012
CQ magazine announced its 2012 Hall of Fame inductees on May 18, welcoming 16 new members into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, three new members of the CQ DX Hall of Fame and two new members of the CQ Contest Hall of Fame.
The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame honors those individuals, whether licensed hams or not, who have made significant contributions to Amateur Radio, as well as those amateur…
CQ Announces 2012 Hall of Fame Inductees
Posted by admin on May 19th, 2012
CQ magazine announced its 2012 Hall of Fame inductees on May 18, welcoming 16 new members into the CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, three new members of the CQ DX Hall of Fame and two new members of the CQ Contest Hall of Fame.
The CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame honors those individuals, whether licensed hams or not, who have made significant contributions to Amateur Radio, as well as those amateur…
