There are those who strictly operate their radios without the use of any computers or Internet, there are those who do not operate the radio leaving the computer and modem to do all the work, and there are many shades in between. Let us take a look at the question: […]
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Is modern world of QRP is missing out on something? This article will address this question and offer some helpful suggestions on how to get more out of the world of QRP. Modern day Amateur Radio has certainly brought a lot of benefits to the world of QRP. Kits have […]
Many these days are using CW decoders. Because many stations use them, so it is best for us all to give good advice to help them avoid problems. This is important both for the user of the CW decoder (A1B) and the CW operator (A1A) with whom he wants to […]
This page addresses the problems of SSB interference to IBP Beacons and also the often misunderstood relationship between SSB frequencies and CW frequencies based on dial readout. For more information about the International Beacon Project see the IBP Page. This page here is intended primarily to explain to the SSB […]
The International Amateur Radio Union is not an organization that radio amateurs can join individually. It consists instead of its member “national societies”, of which it generally allows only one organization per country. Back in the early days when it was created perhaps this was not a problem, however, the […]
For the Old Timer who has observed the encroachment upon formerly exclusive CW bands and not been subjected to the “cooked slowly like a frog syndrome”, the following facts should be obvious: These three facts do not bode well for the future, and in addition due to point 3. above, […]
NO5NN.org not only provides resources for all those interested in “non-5NN TU” activities, that is, enjoyable Quality Over Quantity activity and especially in CW, but also we hope to assist the newcomer and those interested in good operating practices. In doing so, there is certainly far more that is allowed […]
The following article, linked below, is considered essential reading for anyone new to electronic (paddle) keying as well as those who do not want to limit the possibility of operating at higher speeds (QRQ). Learning to use a twin “iambic” paddle with electronic keyer is going to hamper your QRQ […]
Some of advanced posts here may have the effect of making you think CW is hard enough to learn and on air is going to be even more daunting! So I want to dispel any such thoughts with this post, as this is not the case. Firstly let me say […]
SUMMARY: you MUST ALWAYS end a CQ with a K Let us look at why, and the harm being done by those who do not do so! Sadly some of the new CW operators in recent years have read a book published by the IARU called: Ethics and Operating Procedures […]