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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"

Midwest (East-North) Ground-System Performance

June 5, 2026
Maidenhead EN Ham Radio Performance Executive summary We define “EN” as the eastern-northern portion of the Midwest, this report treats it as an operationally defined Great Lakes / eastern-northern Midwest subregion. For early June 2026, the official space-weather picture is usable but variable rather than quiet-stable. NOAA SWPC’s June 4 forecast expected low-to-moderate solar activity, … Continue reading "Midwest (East-North) Ground-System Performance"

HF Dipole Quick‑Check

May 24, 2026
Field Measurements & Troubleshooting Flow This quick-reference guide helps troubleshoot HF dipoles using real-world measurements, feed-line comparisons, and a practical field workflow. Shop‑Ready Measurement Examples (20m Half‑Wave Dipole) Example Feedline Rig‑Side R (Ω) Rig‑Side X (Ω) Rig‑Side SWR Notes A Well Tuned 20–30 ft LMR‑400 ≈ 48–55 ≈ ±0–10 ≈ 1.05–1.30 Feedpoint ≈ 50 + … Continue reading "HF Dipole Quick‑Check"

Upgrade to a General License with our Class

November 10, 2025
Date: Saturdays Jan 10-Mar 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 technician-level license looking to upgrade to a general-level license beginning January 10, 2026. This class is intended for those already holding their technician-level license … Continue reading "Upgrade to a General License with our Class"