3D printing has so many applications within am radio, and “3D Printing for Hams 101,” by Christian Bravo, W4ALF, provides information on what you’ll need to create your own projects. The October issue also includes reviews of printers, and loads of internet resources where you can get free software and projects to print. Read QST
September/October On the Air
Make a 2-Meter J-Pole Antenna from Lamp Cord
John H. Unrath, K6JHU, and Dino Papas, KLØS
This article guides you to construct a simple antenna from a lamp cord, coax, and some common tools and materials. At the end of this easy build, you’ll have a portable 2-meter antenna that you can toss into a go-bag. More technically minded hams can check out the July 2022 issue of QST for the article “Make a 2-Meter J-Pole from Lamp Cord,” by John H. Unrath, K6JHU, which offers more about the design and construction of this antenna. Read On the Air
September/October QEX
SSB Receiver Controlled by a Smartphone
Benjamin Neveu
An IT student’s internship project with the F6KFI Radio Club benefits hams by using a smartphone to reduce the cost of controlling an SSB receiver. Read QEX
September/October NCJ
Operating Mobile in the Florida QSO Party
Martin Durham, W1MD
Martin Durham, W1MD, was used to contesting from a Caribbean superstation, but 12 years ago he started seeing how the other half lives when his contesting partner Charlie Carroll, K1XX, suggested they operate mobile for the FQP. See how it’s done in, “Operating Mobile in the Florida QSO Party.” Read NCJ
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On the Air Podcast
In the September 2022 episode of the On the Air podcast “Make a 2-Meter J-Pole Antenna from Lamp Cord,” Dino Papas, KL0S, provides insight into the construction and tuning of this J-pole antenna, which he built for the September/October 2022 issue of On the Air from a design by John H. Unrath, K6JHU. Along the way, he and host Becky Schoenfeld, W1BXY, uncover a bit of J-pole history and dig into why an antenna analyzer is a must-have if you decide to build this project. Listen Now
September is National Preparedness Month
Amateur radio operators use their training, skills, and equipment to provide communications during community events, disaster response, and various programs. To learn how you can use your license to help serve your community and for more information on the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, visit arrl.org/ares.
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ARRL Online Auction
The 2022 ARRL Online Auction will take place October 21-27 and will feature unique vintage items, new gear, QST “Product Review” items, and more! Proceeds from the annual Online Auction benefit ARRL education, licensing, and training programs. Pre-registration begins October 19.
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HRO Superfest hosting the ARRL Central Division Convention Milwaukee, Wisconsin | September 23-24, 2022
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