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About five years ago, Eric/4Z1UG interviewed me for the QSO Today podcast. He recently retrieved and remixed the audio recording and posted it on the QSO Today webpage. There are a few places where the discussion seems dated (such as the discussion of Yaesu Fusion, which was relatively new at the time.) However, for the … Read more
I’ve been teaching ham radio license classes with our local radio club for many years now using the Ham Radio School books, written by my friend Stu Turner (W0STU). We use a fast-paced two-day format that strives for efficient learning…go fast but have the students actually learn something. Towards that end, we were frustrated with … Read more
Once again, I was asked by a new ham “which handheld transceiver should I get?” This is a frequent and valid question that comes up. Often the question gets framed as “Baofeng or something better?” I say “something better.” I am not writing to bash Baofeng radios or the people that use them. The radios … Read more
Sat Sep 28 and Sat Oct 5 (8 AM to 5 PM) Black Forest Fire Station 11445 Teachout Road Colorado Springs, CO 80908 The General License provides access to regional and worldwide communications on the HF bands, greatly expanding your ham radio fun! • Upgrade from Technician to General Class radio privileges • Pass your … Read more
Time: Saturday Sept 15 and Saturday Sept 22 (8 AM to 5 PM) 2018 Location: Black Forest Fire Station 1 (intersection of Burgess Rd. & Teachout Rd., Black Forest, Colorado) Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association The FCC Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio, and the very best … Read more
Time: Sat Feb 25 and Sat Mar 4 (8 AM to 5 PM) 2017 Location: Black Forest Fire Station 1 (intersection of Burgess Rd. & Teachout Rd., Black Forest, Colorado) Sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Monument Radio Association The FCC Technician license is your gateway to the world-wide excitement of Amateur Radio, and the very best emergency … Read more