Introduction
This page contains articles to help you get the most out of your equipment. There are hints for both the beginner and the seasoned amateur--from setting up your station to figuring out your frequency.
Articles on Setting Up a Station
- Building a Docking Station for Your Handheld
Frank Ingle, KG4CQK, describes how to transform an ammo can carrying case into a handy operating position in the May 2009 QST, pp. 45-48. - Setting Up Your Station
QST July 1984, pp.16-19
Some hints and How To for putting together an operating table, getting coax through walls and windows, switching antennas and more.
Feedback: The diameter of the coils used in the "brute-force" line filter is omitted. They may be anywhere from 1 to 1-1/2 inches in diameter.
Articles on Using Equipment
- What Your Frequency Display Really Tells You--Part 1
QST August 1991, pp.28-32
How close to the band edge can you operate?
Feedback: QST June 1992, p. 64 (included in article) - What Your Frequency Display Really Tells You--Part 2
QST September 1991, pp. 26-31 - Keeping Your HF Signal Where it Belongs
QST August 2008, pp. 68 - Getting the Most Out of Your T-Network Antenna Tuner
QST January 1995, pp. 44-47
Here's how to adjust this popular tuning circuit so it transfers maximum power to your antenna.
Web Links
- Greg Ordy W8WWV describes how to attach PL-259 plugs with a torch.
- Phil Salas AD5X describes how to attach PL-259s to RG-6 with aluminum shields.