RadCom Basics

No. 10, December 2016 – January 2017

• What is the MUF and why is it important?
  The term Maximum Usable Frequency (MUF) is used a lot with HF communications
• What special interest radio clubs are out there?
  There are a whole host of special interest clubs that cater for all sorts of interests
• How to tune an antenna for lowest SWR
  Our amateur radio transmissions are the most efficient when we get the maximum amount of RF current into our antenna
• Understanding squares, locators and zones
  Location information is used a lot in amateur radio

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RadCom Basics is a digital supplement to RadCom for Members new to the hobby or who just want to refresh their knowledge of key areas at the core of amateur radio.

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Production of RadCom Basics has unfortunately ceased at present whilst the RSGB seeks a new editor for it.  We hope to restart the service when a new editor has been appointed.  If you are interested in becoming the editor of RadCom Basics please send an email expressing an interest and outlining your experience to the RSGB by clicking here