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http://www.arrl.org/arrl-magazinesMarch QST
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Antipodal Focusing
John Stanley, K4ERO
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Every spot on Earth has an antipode - a spot that's in the exact opposite
location on the other side of the planet. If you happen to be operating in a
place where there's another ham operating at its antipode, your signal may
get a boost from the phenomenon described in this article. Read QST [
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January/February On the Air
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Reimagining the Ionosphere
Steve Ford, WB8IMY
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We're at the peak of Solar Cycle 25, with an active sun blasting the portion
of our atmosphere known as the ionosphere with phenomenal amounts of solar
radiation. Read "Reimagining the Ionosphere" to learn why right now is the
time to get on the air and take advantage of these atmospheric conditions.
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January/February QEX
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January/February NCJ
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On the Air Podcast
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extra special. ARRL invites radio clubs and schools to organize a Ham Radio
Open House in April, to highlight the Amateur Radio Service for its
development and practice of the latest radio communications and technology,
and as a hands-on pathway into STEM fields for the next generation. ARRL
Public Relations and Outreach Manager Sierra Harrop, W5DX, and Associate
Professor of Physics and Engineering at the University of Scranton, Nathaniel
Frissell, W2NAF, join the podcast to talk about what a Ham Radio Open House
might include, and how your club or group can start organizing one. Listen
February 13 [
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On the Air Live
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Live, a monthly series of training sessions. The live events are hosted by
ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, and offer a deep dive into
topics hams will find useful. The next session is February 25 at 8:00 PM ET
and will discusses "How to Use Your Handheld Radio." Registration is required
but is free for ARRL members.
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Dream Station Sweepstakes
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Dream Station including a limited-edition IC-7760 HF/50 MHz transceiver,
IC-PW2 amplifier, and microphone, generously donated by Icom America. The
ARRL Sweepstakes will run through December 31, 2025. It is the exciting
centerpiece of a year-long campaign to encourage new membership, and a fun
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including QST Product Review testing, our Clean Signal Initiative (CSI),
matters relating to Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), and research and
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On-Air Events and Conventions
Yuma Hamfest [
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