RadCom Basics

RadCom Basics is a bi-monthly digital publication that explores key aspects of amateur radio in a straightforward and accessible way

A visit to the National Radio Centre: Part 1

A visit that I shall always remember and for all the right reasons; I sincerely hope that my trip to Bletchley Park inspires you to go and see how our hobby is so well promoted at such an important historical location

In this edition…

  • 4 Stories of the Construction Competition
    The winner and runner-up from the RSGB Construction Competition Beginners’ category
  • 12 Repairing circuit board tracks: Part 2
    Building on the repairs shown in the first article, Lee, G4EJB expands on the methods and attempts a repair in a tight space, and gets away with it… just!
  • 20 A simple multi-band vertical for HF
    Here’s an update to a non-resonant antenna that could be a good compromise answer to limited space, limited budget, and even for portable use
  • 24 Basic fault-finding: Part 6
    Lee, G4EJB looks at diagnosing faults with passive and electro-mechanical components using some of the methods from previous fault-finding, and the odd back of a screwdriver
  • 30 A visit to the National Radio Centre: Part 1
    A visit that I shall always remember and for all the right reasons; I sincerely hope that my trip to Bletchley Park inspires you to go and see how our hobby is so well promoted at such an important historical location
  • 34 Index of RadCom Basics articles, editions 1 to 35
    Provides you with an up-to-date reference to all RadCom Basics articles

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