Paul, Not familiar with some of the programs mentioned above, but they sound good. Start with the straight key. With that you will learn good character formation. Trying to get it down at a very

Paul, I've tried a few methods and I like the idea of the CWOps program. I heard them on an ARRL presentation recently. Before I sign up for that program, though, I'm working my way through a Udemy

On Sun, Feb 16, 2020 at 07:36 AM, Mickey Baker wrote: "There are hundreds of sources about amateur radio that people find and are sometimes incorrect, misleading, or trying to sell a product. There

I'd suggest that if an organization like Wikipedia can manage a global encyclopedia of information, largely with voluntary contributions and editing, ARRL, members and assorted volunteers aught to be

Steven is absolutely right..there are all sorts of resources, clubs and organizations, specialized equipment, etc..just have to let us know what kind of excursions you are looking at..no matter what

"Remote Excursions" is a pretty broad term........ As in going on a DXpedition (to another country) As In going to a Park as in Parks On The Air or something else ?

I became interested in ham radio for use in remote excursions. I am wondering about books or other resources that focus on this subject area. I am an absolute beginner. Thanks!

N3FJP is also free lifetime support. You only pay once. In addition to the 100+ programs, there is an email support group, plus all upgrades and new programs are no charge. I’ve looked at other

I use the N3FJP logging bundle, and can't complain about it. It meshes nicely with my radio control software, detects if I've worked someone before, and so far I haven't worked a contest they didn't

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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I think I found a solution. In HRD LogBook there is a filter button above the log. When you click it, it gives you the ability to sort the log by call sign.

Something to look for with any logging program is how the data is being stored. Some save your data in a proprietary format with maybe some export utility for contest submission (cabrillo, et al),

Here is a page with links to number of logging programs- http://www.k8zt.com/logging I have personally been using LOGic by PDA since the 90's and DOS days, now up to version 9 with Windows. It meets

I use DxLabSuite for Dailey logging N1MM+ Logger for contest logging They are both wildly used, gave great support and are FREE Steve KG5VK -- Steve KG5VK Tele 318-470-9806 ARRL NTX Section Manager

Good morning, Dave: There are several good logging software systems that allow you to immediately determine if, when, where and how many times you have worked a station before, as well as if the QSOs

I’ve noticed that some stations can reference, rather quickly, when they have worked a station before. Typically they’re able to do this as soon as the other station gives their call sign during

Hi Anne, You raise some interesting points. First- let me congratulate you for increasing your skills by project building. I learn best, as many adults do, by a “hands on” approach. I noticed

Anne, Great job! Antennas are a neat speciality. Is this the one with 1 vertical 19 inch wire and 4 horizontal 19 inch wires. If so I have one also. Where did you locate it? 73 de KEoZUW - John

Handheld antennas rely on the handheld chassis itself for a groundplane. If you're just connecting the handheld antenna to the end of a piece of coax or onto the analyzer itself it's going to be a