S Meters are clever approximations, not precision instruments. Remember that and you can avoid all conversations about S Meter accuracy. Read more
Category: Shortwave Radio
Decibels Make Life Simple for Radio Listeners
Measuring radio signals without dB would be impractical. Decibels make life simple for radio listeners. Read more
Measuring Radio Signals – Old and New
People like to measure things. So, not surprisingly, radio operators have been measuring radio signals since the early days. Read more
Shortwave Radio Diversity Reception
Shortwave radio diversity reception provides a way to combine several fluctuating signals and get a solid result. It provided the foundation for most radio news received in America for years. Read more
Making the Most of Useless Frequencies
Ham radio is about making the most of useless frequencies. And supporting scientific discovery along the way. Read more
Ham Radio Parity is about Antennas
Ham radio parity is a big deal for hams and shortwave listeners in America. Parity makes it easier to use outdoor antennas. Here’s how. Read more
Solar Cycles – Enjoy those Sunspots
I was surprised to see tons of signals on the 15 meter ham band this weekend. Solar cycles effect how well radio signals propagate, and latest cycle has not been very good. Read more
Antenna Switching – Share Between Multiple Radios
Recently, a friend asked how I do antenna switching at my shack. Here’s how. Read more