{"id":27591,"date":"2021-07-23T09:41:47","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T08:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/?p=27591"},"modified":"2021-09-28T13:53:37","modified_gmt":"2021-09-28T12:53:37","slug":"radcom-basics-may-2021-no-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/blog\/publications\/radcom-basics\/2021\/07\/23\/radcom-basics-may-2021-no-22\/","title":{"rendered":"RadCom Basics May 2021, No. 22"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27243 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2021\/05\/radcom-basics-no22-may-2021.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2021\/05\/radcom-basics-no22-may-2021.png 600w, https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2021\/05\/radcom-basics-no22-may-2021-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2021\/05\/radcom-basics-no22-may-2021-150x120.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4>With the long-awaited easing of lockdown, we\u2019ve made this is a bumper edition of <em>RadCom Basics<\/em>.<\/h4>\n<h4>Check out the topics covered by new and familiar contributors\u2014whether you&#8217;re new to the hobby, or returning and looking to brush up on the basics, there\u2019s some great help here.<\/h4>\n<h4>I sincerely hope you enjoy reading the articles as much as I have.<\/h4>\n<h4><em>Lee, G4EJB, Editor<\/em>.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15933 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/rsgb.org\/main\/files\/2016\/03\/key-icon.png\" alt=\"Key icon\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>In this edition&#8230;<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thersgb.org\/members\/resources\/?id=5921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Getting started with Summits on the Air<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nSummits on the Air (SOTA) is an amateur radio award scheme that encourages portable operation in mountainous areas. It\u2019s a great way of combining some radio fun with fresh air in beautiful locations. James Stevens, M0JCQ gives a great grounding of this very popular pursuit. With lockdown easing, here\u2019s your chance to get ready!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thersgb.org\/members\/resources\/?id=5922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>How to enter a contest \u2013 part one<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nHave you wanted to enter a contest but don\u2019t know how to submit your log? Ian Pawson, G0FCT takes you step-by-step through the process and what happens to your log during checking. There\u2019s no excuse now for not taking part in that contest coming up on the calendar!<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thersgb.org\/members\/resources\/?id=5923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QSL \u2013 the final courtesy?<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Despite the advent of the internet many people still like to exchange and collect QSL\u2014confirmation of QSO\u2014cards as the final act of completion of a QSO or to confirm a country or state, etc. for awards, or just because they like to do it. Steve Clements, G1YBB provides a straightforward and colourful insight into QSL and eQSL cards with plenty of links to get started<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thersgb.org\/members\/resources\/?id=5924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Using FT8 on the VHF bands<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>FT8 is a digital mode which has taken the HF bands by storm. It\u2019s replaced a lot of the SSB and CW activity we used to see. What might not be immediately obvious, is that FT8 is widely used on the VHF bands too. James Stevens, M0JCQ shares some really good techniques with the mode on the VHF bands<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thersgb.org\/members\/resources\/?id=5925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Split frequency operating \u2013 part one<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>Just what is split frequency working? A welcome return to Jonathan Constable, M5FUN\/AC9PG with the first of two really instructive articles. In part one, he explains different forms of split frequency working and gives some fine examples that can benefit all of us.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thersgb.org\/members\/resources\/?id=5926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Index of RadCom Basics articles, editions 1 to 22<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nTo help you find recent articles in <em>RadCom Basics<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>About RadCom Basics<\/h3>\n<p><em>RadCom Basics<\/em>\u00a0is a bi-monthly digital publication for RSGB Members new to amateur radio that explores key aspects of amateur radio in a straightforward and accessible way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the long-awaited easing of lockdown, we\u2019ve made this is a bumper edition of RadCom Basics. Check out the topics covered by new and familiar contributors\u2014whether you&#8217;re new to the hobby, or returning and looking to brush up on the basics, there\u2019s some great help here. 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