Eclectic Tech

Speaking with Carl Nord, WA1KPD, about using the Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) mode at the nano-watt level. Also, what's driving the increasing number of FM broadcast translators?

Chatting with Steve Allen, KC1SA, about the basics of circuit simulation software.

A chat with Dave Slotter, W3DJS, the creator of HamPi, a collection of more than 100 amateur radio applications for the Raspberry Pi microcomputer.

A conversation with Barry Feierman, K3EUI, about utilizing VARA FM software for digital communications using inexpensive VHF handheld transceivers. Also, the demise of Google's Loon project.

ARRL Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, discusses the increasing weak-signal activity on the 222-MHz band.

Sal Defrancesco, K1RGO, discusses his 630-meter receiving loop antenna design that was published in the February 2022 issue of QST magazine. Also, a quick look at the new Yubico Bio security technology.

Speaking with H. P. Friedrichs, AC7ZL, about his new book “Marvelous Magnetic Machines” and the pleasures of extreme homebrewing.

Chatting with Nelson Sollenberger, KA2C, about his ultra-sharp filters that allow two transceivers to operate in the same band at the same time. Also, a discussion of those mysterious computer "POST beeps."

Discussing station grounding and bonding -- and the new edition of the book of the same title -- with Ward Silver, N0AX.

Let's take a deeper dive into the 1921 Transatlantic Tests with Clark Burgard, N1BCG, and also discuss the on-air activities that will be taking place this month to celebrate the historic anniversary.