Reflected power is not necessarily lost power My Radio has reduced power because my antenna has an S.W.R. of 2.5 : 1 If I use an antenna tuner in the shack to keep my transmitter happy, how much power will … Continued
If you are going to use RG6 cable for an Amateur Radio installation you would be best advised not to use the standard “F” connector. The F connector makes a good low loss connector for receiving but is not suitable … Continued
The following is a scan of an article written by the late Pierce Healy VK2APQ in the now no longer published March 1975 edition of Electronics Australia Magazine. This article details the involvement of Amateur Radio in Post cyclone communications. … Continued
A sea rescue Amateur Radio Emergency Communications In July 2012 Mike Hall VK8MH took part in the Sail Timor Leste boat rally on board his highly modified Triton 24 Colleen, along with his crew, brothers Gary and Geoff and his … Continued
After an obsessive effort by myself VK8BN and Paula Chappel VK8ZI to find out the facts surrounding the radio call from Father McGrath on Bathurst Island warning of the approaching Japanese bombers prior to the Bombing of Darwin. We … Continued