RadCom Basics, November 2024, Edition 43

| November 28, 2024

We are pleased to announce the November 2023 edition of RadCom Basics is now available for RSGB Members to read and download on the RSGB website.

Using repeaters

We look at how to access repeaters, the benefits of using repeaters, and operating practice when using them

In this edition…

  • 4 How to get on 40 metres with a small suburban garden: Part 1
    A look at two antenna designs used successfully to operate on 40 metres from a typical semi-urban postage-stamp sized garden
  • 10 Using repeaters
    Advice for the new or returning amateur operator about using repeaters. We look at how to access them, the benefits of using them and operating practice when using repeaters
  • 16 Home construction methods: Part 2
    Are you new to amateur radio and would like to build something to add to your station? This final part of this series provides some great tips and advice on further methods of construction
    28 Reviving Halifax and District ARS
    Matt Hardy, M7EUP explains how his local club has overcome the crisis posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns to re-flourish as a vibrant club
  • 34 A useful three-band antenna for portable or small gardens
    A design used to gain access to 40, 20 and 10 metres. This vertical antenna takes up minimal horizontal space, is radial free, and is simple to make. Just apply a 49:1 transformer!
  • 41 Index of RadCom Basics articles, editions 1 to 43
    Provides you with an up-to-date reference to all RadCom Basics articles

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