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    December 2008
    Volume 92    Number 12
    Technical
    30
    Barry Feierman, K3EUI
    A Different Way to "Pound Brass"
    A look at some new ways to try code.
    33
    Larry Coyle, K1QW
    A Modular Receiver for Exploring the LF/VLF Bands
    Part 2 of how to explore the lower-frequency regions of the spectrum by adding Software Defined Radio
    38
    Rick Darwicki, N6PE
    A Low Noise Loop that Works -- Plus a Bonus 2 Meter Beam
    Enjoy the low bands -- and 2 meters -- with on almost-free antenna.
    40
    Mark Wilson, K1RO
    Product Review
    Microtelecom Perseus Software Defined Receiver
    News and Features
    9
    It Seems to Us: Our Next Spectrum Challenges
    12
    Joel P. Kleinman, N1BKE
    This Just In
    "Eyeball QSOs" at NYC gala event; Five-ham VK family; Inside HQ; Media Hits; more.
    45
    ARRL Benefits and Services
    46
    Gary L. Robinson, WB8ROL
    Ghost QSOs -- Olivia Returns from the Noise
    When band conditions are poor, discover the magic of Olivia.
    48
    Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR
    Make that List and Check It Twice
    Shopping for new or used "shack enhancements"? Here's how to do it right!
    51
    S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA
    Happenings
    City of Manassas takes over private BPL system; Pennsylvania gets PRB-1 law; new Section Managers visit ARRL HQ; FCC News; more.
    QST Workbench
    58
    The Doctor is IN
    Ferrite beads; 75 meter band; installing phone jacks; determining headphone impedance; more.
    60
    Mike Gruber, W1MG
    Short Takes
    Arrow II 146-4BP Antenna
    61
    Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR
    Time to Tune Up that Old Key!
    Adjust your straight key in time to have fun on Straight Key Night and beyond.
    62
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Hands-On Radio
    Experiment #71 -- Circuit Layout
    64
    Steve Sant Andrea, WB2GYK
    Hints & Kinks
    Portable lightweight antenna support; radio display protector; painting radio cabinets; more.
    Radiosport
    67
    Sean Kutzko, KX9X
    This Month in Contesting
    68
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Contest Corral
    69
    Dan Henderson, N1ND
    "Just the Facts" -- ARRL Field Day 2008
    81
    Rick Rosen, K1DS
    Wet and Wild -- 2008 June VHF QSO Party Results
    85
    2009 Kids Day Announcement
    85
    The 2009 ARRL International DX Contest Announcement
    86
    2009 Straight Key Night Announcement
    86
    2009 January VHF Sweepstakes Announcement
    87
    2009 ARRL RTTY Roundup Announcement