2m/70cm Wattage Output vs Heat Dissipation Control
How to run VHF/UHF power without cooking your finals On 2 meters and 70 centimeters, most radios can produce impressive power for their size. The constraint isn’t usually…
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The Quiet Magic of Ham Radio
There’s a moment in ham radio that never really gets old. You’re sitting at a desk—or maybe in a truck parked on a ridge—listening to static ebb and…
Finding Your Amateur Radio Niche
From Maximum Privileges to Meaningful Direction One of the most unexpected challenges after earning Amateur Extra is choice overload. Suddenly, everything is available—and without intention, that freedom can…
I’m an Amateur Extra — Where Do I Go Now, and What Do I Do?
Turning the Highest License into Meaningful Operating Passing the Amateur Extra exam feels like a summit moment. The studying is over, the callsign database updates, and suddenly you…
Upgrading My Amateur Radio License from General to Extra
Why I Did It, What Changed, and Whether It’s Worth It For a long time, my General class amateur radio license did exactly what I needed it to…
Starting the New Year on the Air: What 2026 Holds for Amateur Radio
The arrival of a new year has always carried special meaning in amateur radio. It is a natural pause point—a moment to reflect on contacts made, skills learned,…