This video explores Smith Chart basics, and uses that information to learn about the RF performance of a paperclip.
Would this make a good antenna, at what frequencies does it resonate?
A Smith chart makes this really easy to see.
Support for amateur radio in the northern Shenandoah Valley — Home of the famous Berryville Hamfest
This video explores Smith Chart basics, and uses that information to learn about the RF performance of a paperclip.
Would this make a good antenna, at what frequencies does it resonate?
A Smith chart makes this really easy to see.
On April 12, 2021, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) reminded us that the 2019 FCC Report and Oder (R&O) regarding regulatory RF exposure standards goes into effect on May 3rd, 2021. Part of the Vice President’s report in the coming club meetings will address this important topic at a high level, with a more detailed presentation being developed to share at a club meeting. More information will be provided as things develop. In the ARRL’s article (linked above), useful information has been shared, including a link to a document they titled RF Exposure and You that they are offering for free download.
A high-level overview of the document includes five sections pertinent to all licensed amateur radio operations –
I encourage you to review the ARRL Article linked at the beginning of this post. I will be providing updates on this important topic.
At our club meeting on April 15, 2021, Rich K3VAT showed two short YouTube videos:
Everyone in attendance enjoyedthis interesting program. If you’d like to attend any future meetings as a guest, contact our Secretary, Stephen Pederson KN4IOU (spederson (at) rma (dot) edu or leave a message using the contact form of this website.
The National Electronics Museum is sponsoring its well-received Operating Course again starting April 15, 2021 and running each Thursday for 11 weeks from 6:30 to 9:30 EDST on Zoom. There is no charge for participation.
The purpose of these classes is to provide information to help licensed radio amateurs to participate in the many on-the-air activities available in the hobby. The presenters are very experienced in their topics—many are nationally known experts—and they will be available to answer your questions following the presentations.
Continue reading “Operating Course: Free, Online”This Thursday’s presentation will be a just-released YouTube video, published by DXEngineering, where Tim Duffy interviews two of the Hamvention officers Michael Kalter W8CI and Rick Allnutt WS8G. This is an exciting presentation because it outlines what is happening during the annual ‘Dayton’ Hamvention – which is virtual this year.
We want SVARC members to be aware of lots of unique opportunities during the 3-1/2 day event. The Hamvention staff has invited a number of distinguished speakers and presenters from the scientific community as well as notable amateur radio operators.
If you missed the meeting, you can watch the presentation below: