Many of you have probably heard that the ARRL has launched a new publication - "On The Air". This magazine is dedicated to / aimed at the "Beginner to Intermediate" Amateur Radio operator, in terms of experience.
ARRL members will be able to specify which print magazine they wish to receive - either "On The Air" or "QST". Both will be available to all ARRL members as digital editions. But hey, don't take my word for it - here it is right fro the horse's mouth:
01/07/2020
The premiere issue of ARRL’s On the Air magazine has left the printer and is on its way to member subscribers! The magazine should be in mailboxes within the next 10 days. On the Air is the newest ARRL member benefit to help new licensees and beginner-to-intermediate radio communicators navigate the world of amateur radio.
Eligible US-based members can elect to receive On the Air or QST magazine in print when they join or when they renew their ARRL membership. All members will be able to access digital editions of On the Air magazine.
The first digital issue of On the Air will be available beginning January 14, supported by a new version of ARRL’s digital magazine app. With one app, members will be able to access On the Air and QST.
Looks like there's a new app that I will be downloading onto my phone, soon.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
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Wednesday, January 08, 2020
Monday, December 17, 2018
Laugh of the day
Posted by the K9YA Telegraph on Facebook:
BTW, if you don't subscribe to the K9YA Telegraph, please consider doing so! IMHO, it's THE best free Amateur Radio e-zine available today.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
BTW, if you don't subscribe to the K9YA Telegraph, please consider doing so! IMHO, it's THE best free Amateur Radio e-zine available today.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Morsum Magnificat news
You might remember a post that I wrote back in April, where I directed you to N7CFO's Download Website where all the copies of Morsum Magnificat were available for download. At that time, each issue was available as an individual .pdf file.
Since then, N7CFO has made ALL the issues (including the ones that were missing AND the three special issues) available for download in one, big 897 MB zip file. Even with a good connection, it took close to 20 minutes for the file to download; but I have them all on a thumb drive now.
If you have slow Internet connection, you might want to start downloading some evening before going to bed and let your computer do its thing overnight.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
Since then, N7CFO has made ALL the issues (including the ones that were missing AND the three special issues) available for download in one, big 897 MB zip file. Even with a good connection, it took close to 20 minutes for the file to download; but I have them all on a thumb drive now.
If you have slow Internet connection, you might want to start downloading some evening before going to bed and let your computer do its thing overnight.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
Friday, July 29, 2016
QRPp making a comeback
I saw this on Facebook this morning, courtesy of Paul WW2PT:
"I have decided to start publishing QRPp again. I have decided to start publishing my QRP journal again. There will be some changes though. The only way that you can get a paper copy will be to attend a NorCal meeting, or write an article for QRPp.
The rest of the world will be able to get a copy by downloading a file from the Norcal QRP Yahoo Group or here on QRP-Tech. It will be posted here 1 week after the meeting. One of the reasons I stopped publishing was the hassle of mailing paper copies. It was a darn lot of work, and it was expensive. I realized that I can get around that problem by posting the file online, and everyone can download their own copy. It won't cost anyone a dime, and it will save me a lot of work and frustration.
I plan on doing it monthly, and it will be 12-16 pages in length. The emphasis will be on building. I plan on putting printable layouts of every circuit and project that I can in QRPp, so that anyone can make their own board. The guys on this list are very capable of doing that. My goal is to increase the building part of our hobby, and to provide another source of fun. I hope you will contribute and write for QRPp. The pay is lousy, (there isn't any) but you get world wide recognition and you keep the rights to everything you submit.
The first issue has articles by Steve "Snort Resin" Smith, WB6TNL, Chuck Adams, K7QO, and me, Doug Hendricks, KI6DS. The first issue will be posted Aug.9th. I hope you enjoy it. 72, Doug, KI6DS"
I, for one, joined the NorCal Yahoo Group. It looks to be worth it.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
"I have decided to start publishing QRPp again. I have decided to start publishing my QRP journal again. There will be some changes though. The only way that you can get a paper copy will be to attend a NorCal meeting, or write an article for QRPp.
The rest of the world will be able to get a copy by downloading a file from the Norcal QRP Yahoo Group or here on QRP-Tech. It will be posted here 1 week after the meeting. One of the reasons I stopped publishing was the hassle of mailing paper copies. It was a darn lot of work, and it was expensive. I realized that I can get around that problem by posting the file online, and everyone can download their own copy. It won't cost anyone a dime, and it will save me a lot of work and frustration.
I plan on doing it monthly, and it will be 12-16 pages in length. The emphasis will be on building. I plan on putting printable layouts of every circuit and project that I can in QRPp, so that anyone can make their own board. The guys on this list are very capable of doing that. My goal is to increase the building part of our hobby, and to provide another source of fun. I hope you will contribute and write for QRPp. The pay is lousy, (there isn't any) but you get world wide recognition and you keep the rights to everything you submit.
The first issue has articles by Steve "Snort Resin" Smith, WB6TNL, Chuck Adams, K7QO, and me, Doug Hendricks, KI6DS. The first issue will be posted Aug.9th. I hope you enjoy it. 72, Doug, KI6DS"
I, for one, joined the NorCal Yahoo Group. It looks to be worth it.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
A couple of things
then bed.
I just got home from some CERT training on how to assist EMS personnel in the event an evacuation by medivac helicopter is requested. It was an informative class, and didn't last long; but it was a long day at work and I am beat. I wanted, however, to make my QRP friends aware of a couple of things.
First - Friday, October 30th - Mischief Night, Devil's Night, Prank Night, Goosey Night, Cabbage Night or whatever you might call it is the night for the Zombie Shuffle this year. THIS IS A FUN ONE! If you've never QRP contested before - this is where you get your feet wet. It is more of an operating event than a hard core contest.
And to give you a sense of the sense of humor behind the Zombie Shuffle -why is it called the Zombie Shuffle and not the Zombie Sprint? Because Zombies can't run! Believe me folks, this is one QRP contest that does not take itself too seriously!
So do yourself a huge favor - go to the Zombie Shuffle Webpage, read the rules and download yourself an official Zombie badge, and plane to join in on the fun. And there's lots of fun to be had.
Second - got this notice through an e-mail. There's a new QRP publication in town!
This is the official promo - NOT written by W2LJ:
New ‘Minimum QRP’ book released A new operating guide is helping amateur worldwide get the most from their QRP station.
‘Minimum QRP: Doing more with under five watt amateur radio’ contains tested strategies for low power success on the HF bands. Equipment, antennas and operating are all covered in detail.
Its crafty tips for working the most with the least should become more valuable as solar activity declines in the next few years.
‘Minimum QRP’ is for a broad worldwide audience. Newcomers, the more experienced and those returning to amateur radio are already benefiting from its contents with brisk early sales since its release.
‘Minimum QRP’ is exclusively available as a Kindle e-book. You can read it on a portable e-reader, your home PC or other device. Packed with over 200 pages of information it's yours for under $5.00 (US Dollars).
Further details, including a cover photo, table of contents, list of reviews and ordering information can be found at www.alphalink.com.au/~parkerp/miniqrp.htm
About the author: Peter Parker VK3YE is a long-time builder, writer and video producer on QRP topics. Minimum QRP is his first ebook. (Note by W2LJ - When he's not saving the world as Spider-Man - OK, folks, just a joke that I couldn't resist!)
His articles and videos appear at www.vk3ye.com , www.youtube.com/vk3ye and various magazines including Sprat, Lo-Key and Amateur Radio. Enquiries about Minimum QRP: vk3ye@qsl.net
You folks know I don't normally go around advertising people's products - but Peter Parker? C'mon! I've been a Spider-Man fan since I was about 6 years old! How could I not spread news about a book written by a guy named Peter Parker? And it's about QRP to boot! I may even plunk down the half of a sawbuck for this one!
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
I just got home from some CERT training on how to assist EMS personnel in the event an evacuation by medivac helicopter is requested. It was an informative class, and didn't last long; but it was a long day at work and I am beat. I wanted, however, to make my QRP friends aware of a couple of things.
First - Friday, October 30th - Mischief Night, Devil's Night, Prank Night, Goosey Night, Cabbage Night or whatever you might call it is the night for the Zombie Shuffle this year. THIS IS A FUN ONE! If you've never QRP contested before - this is where you get your feet wet. It is more of an operating event than a hard core contest.
And to give you a sense of the sense of humor behind the Zombie Shuffle -why is it called the Zombie Shuffle and not the Zombie Sprint? Because Zombies can't run! Believe me folks, this is one QRP contest that does not take itself too seriously!
So do yourself a huge favor - go to the Zombie Shuffle Webpage, read the rules and download yourself an official Zombie badge, and plane to join in on the fun. And there's lots of fun to be had.
Second - got this notice through an e-mail. There's a new QRP publication in town!
This is the official promo - NOT written by W2LJ:
New ‘Minimum QRP’ book released A new operating guide is helping amateur worldwide get the most from their QRP station.
‘Minimum QRP: Doing more with under five watt amateur radio’ contains tested strategies for low power success on the HF bands. Equipment, antennas and operating are all covered in detail.
Its crafty tips for working the most with the least should become more valuable as solar activity declines in the next few years.
‘Minimum QRP’ is for a broad worldwide audience. Newcomers, the more experienced and those returning to amateur radio are already benefiting from its contents with brisk early sales since its release.
‘Minimum QRP’ is exclusively available as a Kindle e-book. You can read it on a portable e-reader, your home PC or other device. Packed with over 200 pages of information it's yours for under $5.00 (US Dollars).
Further details, including a cover photo, table of contents, list of reviews and ordering information can be found at www.alphalink.com.au/~parkerp/miniqrp.htm
About the author: Peter Parker VK3YE is a long-time builder, writer and video producer on QRP topics. Minimum QRP is his first ebook. (Note by W2LJ - When he's not saving the world as Spider-Man - OK, folks, just a joke that I couldn't resist!)
His articles and videos appear at www.vk3ye.com , www.youtube.com/vk3ye and various magazines including Sprat, Lo-Key and Amateur Radio. Enquiries about Minimum QRP: vk3ye@qsl.net
You folks know I don't normally go around advertising people's products - but Peter Parker? C'mon! I've been a Spider-Man fan since I was about 6 years old! How could I not spread news about a book written by a guy named Peter Parker? And it's about QRP to boot! I may even plunk down the half of a sawbuck for this one!
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
I'm going out on a limb
and creating more work for a QRP friend, Steve Fletcher G4GXL, over at QRP-ARCI (as if he doesn't have enough to do already - sorry, Steve!).
But did you know that if you're a paid up member of QRP-ARCI, that you can get QRP Quarterly as a .pdf file, sent to you? Yes. you can! And it's real easy to do - here's the actual snippet from the QRP-ARCI Website:
Personally, I think this is fantastic and I offer kudos to Steve and QRP-ARCI. I already get QST, CQ and the K9YA Telegraph in digital format, and now I can get the "Best of the Best" in digital format, too.
I know a lot of you prefer to have actual paper in your hands, but I like being able to have all four publications easily with me on my tablet. It takes up a lot less physical space, and I don't have to store back issues after the fact. And I've read so many books on my kindle and via the kindle app on other devices that swiping, enlarging, and dragging motions are almost like second nature to me now.
I suppose the fact that we save some trees in the process is a bonus too. Although, selfishly, I'm all in for the convenience! As far as storage goes, I have a dedicated USB memory stick where I already store back issues of the K9YA Telegraph. There's plenty of space on there for issues of QRP Quarterly.
Yes, I know there are downsides to digital formats of magazines. Of course, you need "juice" for the device's battery, and it's not as easy (or possible) to share or donate old issues to libraries or friends. But again, IMHO, these "cons" are minor compared to the "pros". Whether we like it or not, it's more economical for the providers not to have to purchase paper, ink, binding, postage, etc. I would never say that actual paper publications will disappear forever, but this is (to use an overused phrase) "the wave of the future". And besides, if you're as old as I am (or older) who can forget the astronauts in "2001: A Space Odyssey" reading their news on a tablet like device. Back in the 60s, when the movie came out, we all thought that would be so neat. That time is now, baby!
On another topic, remember how I mentioned in yesterday's post about FOBB that the weather forecast for Sunday would probably change between yesterday and then? It already has! Now it's looking like only clouds with no rain forecasted until well after FOBB 2015 is in the books. Looking better and better for heading out to Washington Rock State Park.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
But did you know that if you're a paid up member of QRP-ARCI, that you can get QRP Quarterly as a .pdf file, sent to you? Yes. you can! And it's real easy to do - here's the actual snippet from the QRP-ARCI Website:
Personally, I think this is fantastic and I offer kudos to Steve and QRP-ARCI. I already get QST, CQ and the K9YA Telegraph in digital format, and now I can get the "Best of the Best" in digital format, too.
I know a lot of you prefer to have actual paper in your hands, but I like being able to have all four publications easily with me on my tablet. It takes up a lot less physical space, and I don't have to store back issues after the fact. And I've read so many books on my kindle and via the kindle app on other devices that swiping, enlarging, and dragging motions are almost like second nature to me now.
I suppose the fact that we save some trees in the process is a bonus too. Although, selfishly, I'm all in for the convenience! As far as storage goes, I have a dedicated USB memory stick where I already store back issues of the K9YA Telegraph. There's plenty of space on there for issues of QRP Quarterly.
Yes, I know there are downsides to digital formats of magazines. Of course, you need "juice" for the device's battery, and it's not as easy (or possible) to share or donate old issues to libraries or friends. But again, IMHO, these "cons" are minor compared to the "pros". Whether we like it or not, it's more economical for the providers not to have to purchase paper, ink, binding, postage, etc. I would never say that actual paper publications will disappear forever, but this is (to use an overused phrase) "the wave of the future". And besides, if you're as old as I am (or older) who can forget the astronauts in "2001: A Space Odyssey" reading their news on a tablet like device. Back in the 60s, when the movie came out, we all thought that would be so neat. That time is now, baby!
On another topic, remember how I mentioned in yesterday's post about FOBB that the weather forecast for Sunday would probably change between yesterday and then? It already has! Now it's looking like only clouds with no rain forecasted until well after FOBB 2015 is in the books. Looking better and better for heading out to Washington Rock State Park.
72 de Larry W2LJ
QRP - When you care to send the very least!
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