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Jay AA8QQ (ably assited by W3HF) created the perfect 2002 Christmas present for the digital ham. Now all they need is someone to design the new software product and get it up on the Internet at the right price and the right time. See what you would add or substract.
N2HOS, in a never ending look at new stuff, takes the measure of the 'keychain" storage devices . . . and comes away a big fan. Take a look at and order!
N2HOS discusses MAILWASHER, the latest and best Email screener. Look at your Email on your Internet Server. Delete and/or bounce the spam or frivilous stuff (and even read it!) and save time, badwidth and your temper! Read it now!
John WA9ALS, like all of us, got a bit weary of the strong signal QRM on the PSK tuning waterfall. Instead of moaning, he tried to do something about it . . . and did. Share his experience and learn!
Don AA5AU sent a note to the contest reflector the other day. It was purportedly about the NAQP contest, but in reality it is a beginners guide for working any contest. Few guys know more about the subject and here, in a nutshell, is a basic set of instructions for all of us. Check it out.
The PSK-Pegasus model at N2HOS. Lots of screen shots.Worth a look!
PSK31 continues to gather new enthusiasts hour-by-hour. After looking in the window for about a year I jumped into the pool and loved it. The combination of the TenTec Pegasus, RIGblaster and a laptop is hard to beat. Read about my early efforts.
Chen AA6TY discusses the new modes and the pros and cons of PSK31 and plain-vanilla RTTY. Don't miss this one.
Bruce WT4I says Cabrillo isn't a program it's a logging format. This means that the software Bruce offers on www.cabrillotools.com takes advantage of the format and facilitates its use. Sounds like the $15 cost would be well worth it! Do check the official Cabrillo site and then read the ARRL's article for more info.
Wireless LANs! N2HOS has installed one and thinks it may well be the wave of the future. Wireless everything seems to be the route to tomorrow. Read all about it at Acer Wireless. Maybe you'll go for spread spectrum, too!
NEW! The new ARRL HF DIGITAL HANDBOOK is now available. It's well worth the price and recommended for old-timer and beginner. N2HOS reviews it and finds some interesting chapters. Read about it here.
Then, there is contesting in this day and age. Lots of it! Some hate it! Some love it! I found a little bit of both last year in the CQWW. If you haven't tried contesting, take a look. Click!
Eddie W6/G0AZT who has been more places on the 'other end of the pileup' than almost anybody, anywhere. Learn how to work the rare DX from one who has been there and done that.
PROPAGATION. Good times or bad, your knowledge of your specific opportunities and limitations can make a major difference in your station's performance. A study of the subject is easy to put off. But this series is worth every minute of the time you devote to it. Learn it from a master of the subject, Jim KA6A.
XPWIN is another all-mode terminal program that has drawn a lot of attention. Take a look at this review by N2HOS.
PSK31. This new mode by Peter G3PLX is a very narrow bandwidth 31 baud affair. PSK31 has become the hot ticket around the world. Enjoy it! Details here. Tuning the sound card and rig is more art than science. Here is the best collection of advice and comment anywhere. Then go here more on the subject, and add your comments.
Jim N2HOS solves networking in Windows. Easy! And, then read about the use of one modem for your network.
N2HOS thinks about new uses for hard drives and all that space. And they get bigger each month. Monsters!
Go and take a look at the heat and small amount of light produced when MFSK hit the bands!
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