RadCom Basics

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

What the RSGB Convention does for the hobby

James Stevens, M0JCQ gives an insight into the RSGB Convention and how it benefits us all. Maybe it’ll encourage you to attend this year.

In this edition…

  • 4 Introduction to HamPi
    Yet again Tony Molloy, M6CIH describes a great source of amateur radio applications for the Raspberry Pi-4 with step-by-step guidance and plenty of links
  • 8 Simple antenna performance comparison – Part 2
    The comparison of the stealth W3EDP antenna with an inverted-V dipole antenna continues with an unexpected outcome by Lee, G4EJB. But well worth doing!
  • 14 Working towards and chasing awards – Part 2
    In part two, Andrew Cooper, 2E1BRT tells us about the preparation, changes and progress towards his attempt at the Worked All Norway Award. Maybe you’ll be inspired to have a go at an award
  • 22 Basic fault-finding – Part 3
    Continuing to develop simple techniques, Lee, G4EJB looks at more faults and then delves into current measurement, applying the method to a radio and a little more circuitry
  • 32 What the RSGB Convention does for the hobby
    James Stevens, M0JCQ gives an insight into the RSGB Convention and how it benefits us all. Maybe it’ll encourage you to attend this year
  • 37 Index of RadCom Basics articles, editions 1 to 32
    Provides you with an up-to-date reference to all RadCom Basics articles.

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