📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’re looking at a few antenna projects that might spark some interest for those running VHF/UHF. There’s a good bit on J-poles, specifically for 2 meters and dual-band operation, using everything from twin lead to copper pipe. We also have a solid 5/8-wavelength vertical build for 2 meters that avoids loading coils, which is always a plus for efficiency. Beyond the hardware,…

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’ve gathered some interesting material for those of you exploring beyond the usual HF fare. There’s a good piece on current satellite operations, covering both LEO and GEO birds, which is always something worth revisiting as the constellations evolve. For the portable ops crowd, we’ve got a practical guide to POTA antennas, focusing on field-friendly designs. And if you’re looking to get…

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on practical antenna work and some digital modes. There’s a good look at a multi-band portable dipole, something that comes up often for field day or SOTA ops, detailing a switching arrangement for 40 through 15 meters. We also have a piece on building and testing 50 MHz traps, comparing different capacitor types—useful for…

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on some persistent challenges and evolving technologies in the shack. There’s a practical look at mitigating common-mode issues, something that comes up often when dealing with feed lines and antenna installations, especially for those running higher power or operating portable. We also have a couple of pieces exploring the expanding role of Software Defined…

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’re looking at a few interesting builds, from compact multiband solutions to specific band optimizations. There’s a solid 50-watt amplifier project for the HF bands, something that comes up often for those needing a bit more punch without breaking the bank. We also have a couple of vertical antenna designs, one covering multiple bands and another specifically for 20 meters, which is…

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’ve pulled together a few items that might spark some interest, particularly for those dabbling in digital modes or looking to refine their station’s utility. We’re looking at some compact desktop applications that offer a quick glance at propagation and local conditions, something that always comes in handy whether you’re chasing DX on HF or just planning a local net. There’s also…

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’ve pulled together a few items that touch on practical aspects of our hobby, from understanding propagation to getting on the air when antenna restrictions are a factor. There’s a look at real-time HF conditions using the Reverse Beacon Network, something that comes up often for those chasing DX or just trying to understand band openings. We also have a piece on…

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThe X-026 finally has a name: Icom has unveiled the IC-7110 at Tokyo Ham Fair 2026, closing four months of teaser campaigns and hamfest mock-ups. Here are the first photos, the confirmed specifications and what the new model means for operators waiting on an IC-7100 successor.

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’re looking at a few items that touch on the practicalities of getting on the air and staying there reliably. There’s a piece on understanding SSB bandwidth, which is always worth a revisit, especially when operating near band edges. We also have a resource for looking up callsigns, something that comes up often whether you’re chasing DX or just curious about a…

📌 INFORMATIVA COPYRIGHT — I diritti appartengono al legittimo proprietario. Fonte: dxzone.com — 🔗 Leggi l’articolo originaleThis week, we’re looking at some practical considerations for the shack and out in the field. There’s a good piece on building a multi-band delta loop, something that comes up often when space is tight or you’re trying to get more out of a single support. We also have a couple of historical notes, revisiting the foundational work of Marconi and Fessenden, which is…