The location of the international beacons (Image: NCDXF) How can you work out what parts of the world an HF band is open to and in only three minutes? The answer is to listen to the International Beacon Project beacons, run by the Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF). The NCDXF, in cooperation with the International…
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Buying a used transceiver
New equipment has a number of advantages – including a full manufacturer’s warranty, but to cut costs it is possible to buy second-hand equipment. There are some real bargains out there, but beware though – some private sales may not always represent good value and radios can hide faults that are not immediately apparent. This…
So you have your license – what’s next?
Welcome to the wonderful word of amateur radio! You have just joined a brotherhood (and sisterhood) of thousands of like-minded amateurs who are engaged in one of the most fascinating hobbies on the planet. We bet you can’t wait to get on the air – and you’d probably like some help on choosing a radio,…