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April QST

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A Modest 20- to 10-Meter LPDA
Randy Rhea, N4HI
Randy Rhea, N4HI, wanted to get on the bands from 20 to 10 meters with some gain, so he used his professional experience with log-periodic dipole arrays (LPDA) to design something relatively simple. Get the details in his article. Read QST [ https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=604160a2-6442-4ed0-9695-2e753da4eb98 ]

March/April On the Air

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RF Loss Adds Up!
Steve Ford, WB8IM

In the quest for having a station that s as efficient as possible, it s important to know how RF Loss Adds Up! Read the article by Steve Ford, WB8IMY, to learn how feed lines, station accessories, and even coax connectors contribute to loss as well as how to figure out how much loss is hurting your signal. Read On the Air [ https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=2b55b7de-280c-4770-b209-5aafb264d669 ]

March/April QEX

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Parametric Study of a Vertical Antenna with a Spiral Counterpoise
Greg Hebner, AG5FE
In a follow-up to his May 2022 QST article A Simple Vertical Antenna With a Spiral Counterpoise, Greg Hebner s, AG5FE, QEX article Parametric Study of a Vertical Antenna with a Spiral Counterpoise expands on the technical characteristics of the antenna. Read QEX [ https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=1025e13a-735b-4a99-8b09-149c006f5765 ]

March/April NCJ

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Contesting via One-Way Signals During an Eclipse
Gary Mikitin, AF8A
The Ham Radio Science Citizen Initiative (HamSCI) will be conducting research on the ionosphere in conjunction with the total solar eclipse on April 8. You can contribute data by making contacts in the Solar Eclipse QSO Party (hamsci.org/eclipse [ https://hamsci.org/eclipse ] ), or even just by participating in the Gladstone Signal Spotting Challenge (hamsci.org/gssc-rules [ https://hamsci.org/gssc-rules ] ). This article will help you learn how to get involved. Read NCJ [ https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=cb9a602a-2ac3-4118-be65-472c66e5f9e9 ]

On the Air Podcast

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The total solar eclipse on April 8 is going to be exciting even more so if you re a ham because you can get on the air in the Solar Eclipse QSO Party, a 10-hour event in which hams can contribute to ionospheric research just by making contacts. On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, the lead organizer of HamSCI, explains how to get involved. Listen March 14 [ https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/ ]

2024 ARRL Field Day

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ARRL Field Day is June 22-23. Get ready for the most popular on-air event with the latest rules and resources out now. Check out the new 2024 logo featuring the slogan Be Radio Active. T-shirts, hats, pins, patches, and more will be available for order in the online store beginning mid-April. Learn More [ http://www.arrl.org/fieldday ]

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Your membership will take you further when you reach out locally and join a club in your area. Build local connections, share solutions and ideas, and enjoy activities with hams near you. Find a Club [ http://www.arrl.org/find-a-club ]

On Air Events

Rookie Roundup Phone [ http://www.arrl.org/rookie-roundup ] | April 21, 2024

Upcoming Conventions

Raleigh Hamfest [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/raleigh-hamfest-arrl-roanoke-division-convention-1 ] | April 6, 2024
ARRL Roanoke Division Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina
Dayton Hamvention [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/dayton-hamvention-arrl-national-convention ] ® | May 17-19, 2024
ARRL National Convention, Xenia, Ohio

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