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    June 2009
    Volume 93    Number 6
    Technical
    30
    Howard "Skip" Teller, KH6TY
    A Sound Card Interface for FM Transceivers
    Digital modes aren't only for SSB -- try one on FM!
    32
    John Miller, K6MM
    The No Excuses 160 Meter Vertical
    Don't let a small lot keep you off top band.
    37
    Allen Baker, KG4JJH
    Vocal Keyer
    Save your vocal chords from Field Day burnout with this super voice keyer.
    41
    Mark Spencer, WA8SME
    Build a Homebrew Radio Telescope
    Listen to some real DX with your own listening device.
    46
    Alan Bloom, N1AL
    A Lightweight Homemade Keyer Paddle
    Make some Morse with this light and easy-to-build paddle.
    47
    Phil Salas, AD5X
    Low Cost QSK Conversion for the Ameritron ALS-600 Amplifier
    You don't have to give up break-in if you want medium power.
    51
    Mark Wilson, K1RO
    Product Review
    ICOM IC-7200 HF and 6 meter transceiver; Micro-Node International IRLP/EchoLink Node
    News and Features
    9
    It Seems to Us: Coexistence
    12
    Joel P. Kleinman, N1BKE
    This Just In
    AES Superfest a super success; Inside HQ; Media Hits; more.
    65
    Kids Day 2009: Fun for All Ages!
    Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, make plans for ARRL Kids Day this month.
    66
    J. R. "Bull" Bullington, N4HX
    N4HX: Amateur Radio Ambassador
    Amateur Radio was the one constant in a ham's distinguished Diplomatic Service career.
    69
    Find Yourself a Nearby (or a Faraway!) Field Day Site
    Get the most out of your Field Day with this handy guide, which includes some valuable tips and a list of ARRL/RAC Sections.
    70
    Gary Stouder, K9SG, and Greg Chaney, N9MOX
    A Green Field Day
    A Field Day that's friendly to the environment? You bet!
    72
    Larry Cody, N4LEC
    Out of the Frying Pan and Into the -- Pileup?
    A first-time contester recounts his experience in the 2008 November Sweepstakes.
    73
    S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA
    Happenings
    Santa Cruz area hams help when phone infrastructure is vandalized; FCC defines "repeater"; ARISS gets new leadership; FCC News; more.
    Radiosport
    79
    Sean Kutzko, KX9X
    This Month in Contesting
    80
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Contest Corral
    81
    Steve London, N2IC
    2008 ARRL November Phone Sweepstakes Results
    85
    Gary Breed, K9AY
    2008 ARRL 160 Meter Contest Results
    Departments
    61
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Hands-On Radio
    Experiment #77 -- Load Lines