RadCom Basics, March 2025, Edition 45

We are pleased to announce the March 2025 edition of RadCom Basics is now available for RSGB Members to read via the newly launched web version of our app.

In this edition…

• Page 4 Propagation paths on HF (Part 1)
  In this article, Andy Gilfillan, G0FVI looks at the main propagation paths on the short-wave bands plus 50MHz and some of the factors affecting them.
• Page 10 Taking part in Parks on The Air (POTA)
  This article provides a look at how to join and enjoy the ever-popular POTA award scheme and the reasons why this is becoming a very enjoyable way of operating.
• Page 18 Going along to a club meeting
  Lee Aldridge, G4EJB describes his experiences in finding out about his local Amateur Radio club and his own insights into how a club can become a valuable thing for people to enhance their enjoyment of the hobby.
• Page 26 Using budget low level RF power sensors and meters (Part 1)
  A look at the equipment we can use to measure RF power. Including a look at RF sensors, the importance of attenuators, the use of RF power taps and directional couplers.
• Page 34 A simple12 and 17m antenna
  Looking to operate on the weekends but away from busy HF contest bands? How to build a simple two-band antenna for the popular 12 and 17m contest free WARC bands.
• Page 39 Index of RadCom Basics articles, editions 1 to 45
  Provides you with an up-to-date reference to all RadCom Basics articles.

 

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