Welcome to our Club Articles

Underneath our Articles menu (or by going directly to our articles listings) you will find all of our published articles on amateur radio.

You may also search our online library articles using the Search Box.

Our amateur radio group is especially well-known for its enthusiasm and joy in sharing information with new and old radio enthusiasts. Our excitement is expressed through writing articles in addition to in-person interactions such as at club meetings, field weekends, and one-on-one mentorship.

We’re happy to share what we learn!

Got a question: ask it in our club and get back (at least) twenty different, well- informed replies!

Latest Articles

The Slug-Tape J-Pole Antenna

Constructing a 2m J-Pole antenna using copper slug-tape and duct tape as backing support.

Finding a WebSDR via Global Map

Introducing rx-tx.info https://rx-tx.info/map-sdr-points is an online, searchable map of available Web SDR Receivers. Unlike the go-to...

The Oak Hills Research WM-2 Wattmeter

I ordered the OHR WM-2 Wattmeter Kit to support my growing interest in . It is a nice kit...

Spectrum Communications 4m Transverter

This kit is the Spectrum Communications TRC4-10sl 4m Transverter, designed to transvert a 10m (28MHz) signal to 4m (70MHz). It has an...

Wolfwave Audio Processor

A Review - and a Relief. I have a type of brain that shuts down when too much information goes into it. White noise, crackles, burps and...

CWTouchKeyer’s P3K Touchkey (Kit Build)

This is an interesting project for the CW enthusiast and home constructor. Bought from CWTouchKeyer in the USA, the P3K is a Touchkey kit...

HB-1B 4-band QRP CW transceiver (YouKits)

First impressions of the YouKits HB-1B Small and compact 152x85x35cm. Nice, clear blue digital display. Internal Keyer (adjustable speed)....

What is QRP?

QRP is the term referring to low power amateur radio operations, typically using a transmission power of 5W or less. The reasons for...

QRP – Much More from a Lot Less

QRP Introduction In amateur radio, QRP operation refers to transmitting at reduced power while attempting to maximise one's effective...

The ZM-2 Emtech Antenna Tuning Unit

I ordered this kit from the USA to go with my YouKits HB-1B QRP CW Transceiver. It has a good reputation for tuning both unbalanced and...

Like to Contribute to our Website?

If you've used a word processor, an email app, or even Groups.IO, you'll already have most of the experience necessary to use our website's built-in editor. Plus, as a club member, there's lots of documentation and support to help you post your first contribution to our website! After some practice, you could have your new blog post on our website within minutes, and your new  article within an hour or two. 

Things you might write about:-

  • Our field events. What you saw, what we did, what you liked, photos.
  • Our club meetings; what a presenter discussed, how you and the club members experienced the topic, video.
  • Blog post: a brief thought to share with other amateur radio operators.
  • Latest Contesting adventures or POTA/IOTA experiences.
  • Share your knowledge on what you do in our hobby and how you do it (e.g. homebrew construction, techniques that capture that elusive QSO, antennas that the neighbours don't see).
  • A Review: of a product or service you've tried.
  • Limitless possibilities!

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