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Automotive Electromagnetic Compatibility
"The increasing use of of complex electronics and software to control modern automobiles raises new design challenges such as Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)." »
122 GHz Amateur Radio contact
QSO on 122,250 GHz between OE3WOG/P (JN77HX) and OE5VRL/5 (JN78DK) on Friday 20.11.2009 over a "long distance" of 55 Km. You can hear OE5VRL/5's CW signal received on OE3WOG/P's end with appr. 519, but sometimes, the signal strength drops below noise level. (best S/N was +11db) »
The Ham That Has Everything?
Does your shack or vehicle look like this? »
Ham Radio Repeater Database
While reading articles in the Usenet News world, I came across a posting talking about a new ham radio repeater database website. Currently there were 275 repeaters in the database. I looks like it has some good potential. I found it easy to navigate. Go check it out. If you have any repeaters, please... »
D-Star Research
I've been researching D-star technology for my permanent mobile rig. One thing I have actually done is... »
Surfin’: A Wireless Dilemma
"It's a wireless world! It seems like every day another electronic gizmo joins the radio-controlled ranks of gizmos." »
The history of radio from 600BC to the early broadcast days
"No historical article on radio would be considered complete if it did not include some of the events leading up to the human race’s first deliberate transmission and reception of radio waves." »
Origins of the Handie Talkie
"The humble Handie-Talkie, which most of us have come to accept as being an integral part of our amateur radio inventory today, celebrates its 69th birthday during 2009." »
Video on cross-band repeating
Cross-band repeating video on HamBrief.tv. »
Universal Radio Supply HT Go-Bags
Universal Radio Supply has new HT Go-Bags. “These insulated bags are great for transporting your lunch or for creating an HT “Emergency Go Bag”. There is plenty of room for your radio, batteries, accessories, Repeater Directory and more. The tops are zippered and have a small carry strap plus an open pocket on the front panel. 8 x... »
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