Issue 275 of Amateur Radio Weekly
Issue 275 of Amateur Radio Weekly
Amateur Radio Weekly
Issue 275 February 25th, 2023

Top links

NASA needs Ham Radio help during eclipse
It will be a fun, friendly event with a competitive element.
NASA
Is this the origin of the term "Ham" Radio?
The timing (1895) and the context (railroad telegraphy) seem about right.
SolderSmoke Daily News
Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications is a treasure trove
A grant from a private foundation has enabled the Internet Archive to scan and index a trove of ham radio publications, including the old Callbooks, 73 Magazine, and more.
Hackaday
TikTok Hams: Glam Ham
Learn about Ham Radio with Glam Ham #NW6S #licensed #safety #offgrid #comms
TikTok
The mysterious MZV72 station
Is it a pirate or a military cadet station?
PE4BAS
The Google Earth Repeaters Overlay Project
The Google Earth Repeaters Overlay Project for the entire United States and territories.
AE0TO
Bouvet Island DXpedition wraps up
The team concluded operations with around 19,000 contacts logged.
ARRL
Reaching new heights with telescoping masts
It’s simple to install and reasonably inexpensive to purchase, offering an alternative to a tower for supporting a modest antenna.
OnAllBands

Video

Parks on the Air Plaque Event contest
The event is scheduled to take place over 48 hours on June 3-4. Interview with POTA founder and president Jason Johnston, W3AAX.
W1DED
Mobile Winlink with the Xiegu X6100
Use Winlink email over radio from your vehicle.
LB0FI Norwegian Hamventures
How toroids work
Watch to learn more about toroids and how they work.
David Casler
How to apply for grants from ARDC
Tap your rich uncle to fund your Amateur Radio dreams.
Supercon

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