Signal Wars: The Untold Story of SSB Step back in time and discover the hidden drama behind one of ham radio’s most controversial innovations—Single Sideband (SSB). From skeptics who called it a fad, to the engineers and operators who dared to change the game, this is the story of how SSB reshaped amateur radio forever.In this episode, we fire up the old gear, tune into forgotten frequencies, and dig into a heated rivalry that sparked more than just RF noise. Whether you're a new ham or a seasoned operator, this one’s got something for everyone.🔍 History, controversy, rebellion—and one modulation mode to rule them all.👀 WATCH NOW and hear the story most hams never learned!#HamRadio #SSB #SignalWars #AmateurRadio #CollinsRadio #RadioHistory #HamRadioGizmosREFERENCESWikipedia: Single-sideband modulation - Overview of SSB history, technical details, and adoption.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-...One-Electron: Early Developments in SSB - Historical context on early SSB developments in amateur radio.https://www.one-electron.com/Archives...ARRL: History of SSB in Amateur Radio - Detailed PDF on SSB’s adoption in the amateur radio community.http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Techno...Ham Radio Academy: Invention of Single Sideband Modulation - Summary of SSB’s invention and early use.https://hamradioacademy.com/the-inven...Carson’s SSB Patent - Original 1915 patent by John Renshaw Carson for SSB modulation.https://patents.google.com/patent/US1...Collins Radio: 75A-4 Receiver - Information on Collins Radio’s SSB equipment.https://collinsradio.org/cca-collins-...Collins Radio: KWS-1 Transmitter - Details on Collins Radio’s SSB transmitter contributions.https://collinsradio.org/cca-collins-...Collins Radio: Hear Arthur Speak - Background on Art Collins’s contributions, though not specific to 1956 ARRL.https://collinsradio.org/hear-arthur-...Wikipedia: Arthur A. Collins - Biography of Art Collins, including his role in SSB development.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_...

Educating, Entertaining, and Helping Radio Enthusiasts to learn more about the History and Stories behind the technology we enjoy. ⁨@HamRadioGizmos⁩Long before we were building robots with Arduinos or automating our homes with Raspberry Pis, there was a company quietly empowering ordinary people to build their own technology—one vacuum tube at a time.Think Heathkit was just a bunch of mail-order gadgets? Think again. In this video, we take you back to the golden age of DIY electronics to uncover the surprising rise (and fall) of Heathkit—the brand that turned everyday people into engineers and helped launch countless careers in electronics, radio, and computing.From war surplus beginnings to hobbyist heaven, you’ll learn:• Where Heathkit really got its start (hint: WWII leftovers!)• How they revolutionized learning electronics at home• Why their kits were more than just fun—they were educational gold• And what ultimately brought the Heathkit legacy to a standstillWhether you’re a ham radio operator, a vintage tech geek, or just love a good origin story—you’ll get the full scoop right here.

This series is intended to help you understand how radio propagation works. In future episodes, we will dive deeper into numbers and terms such as Solar Flux, MUF, DRAP, and a wide range of other topics to help you learn more and enjoy Amateur Radio more.

Are You Missing the BIGGEST Trend in Ham Radio? @HamRadioGizmos⁩ NO not FT8 or some new fancy digital mode!

• What is the fastest growing aspect of Ham Radio today?
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• https://www.arrl.org/npota

• https://parksontheair.com/

• https://www.sota.org.uk/

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• https://docs.pota.app/

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Sure! Here is the full list of references used in researching this story: 1. *ARRL National Parks on the Air (NPOTA)* – Details about the 2016 event celebrating the National Park Service's centennial. 2. *Parks on the Air (POTA) Official Website* – Information on the ongoing program promoting portable amateur radio operations in parks. 3. *Summits on the Air (SOTA)* – A program encouraging amateur radio operations from mountain summits. 4. *QRZ.com Discussion on POTA Growth* – Insights into the expansion and popularity of POTA. 5. *YouTube - Parks on the Air Channel* – Videos and tips related to POTA activations. 6. *ARRL Article on POTA's Origins* – Discusses how POTA evolved from NPOTA and its subsequent growth. 7. *National Park Service Article on NPOTA* – Highlights the partnership between ARRL and NPS during the 2016 centennial event. 8. *Wikipedia - Parks on the Air* – Provides an overview of POTA's history and development. 9. *Parks on the Air Documentation* – Guides and information for participants in the POTA program. 10. *OnAllBands Article - Did Parks on the Air (POTA) Save Ham Radio?* – Explores the impact of POTA on the amateur radio community.

The Story of Ham Radio: A Journey Through Time and TechnologyDid you know the Navy tried to Ban Ham Radio?Who was Leon Deloy why was he so important to Ham Radio?In this video I cover the history of Ham Radio from the 1800's through modern day.I have a number of other stories in the works that provide background on the hobby you might have never heard before!73, N2LEE