Category: Amateur Radio Education

The International Q-Code

July 10, 2026
History, operating guide, and complete amateur radio reference The Q-code is a family of compact operating groups whose members normally contain three letters and begin with Q. It was developed for radiotelegraphy so operators could exchange recurring questions, answers, instructions, and reports with fewer characters and less dependence on a shared spoken language. The legacy … Continue reading "The International Q-Code"

Upgrade to a Extra Class License

June 19, 2026
Date: Saturdays Sept 12 – Dec 14, 2026 Time: 9:30am – 11:30pm Registration Required Hanover Park Public Library The Schaumburg Amateur Radio Club offers a free upgrade class for those already holding a General or technician level license looking to upgrade to a LEVEL 3 – Extra Class License Class. This class is intended for … Continue reading "Upgrade to a Extra Class License"

RF Ground Conductor Comparison

June 14, 2026
40m – 70cm Ham Station RF Executive summary For the two candidates you specified, the 1.5 × 0.25 inch copper bar is the better RF ground conductor for a ham station bond or entry-panel ground path from 7 MHz through 430 MHz. Under a conservative model that treats your H02 bar as 100% IACS copper … Continue reading "RF Ground Conductor Comparison"