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Category:Back to Basics
These are articles that go back to basics. You may be a recent Foundation graduate or prospective candidate, or you may be someone getting back into Amateur Radio after a hiatus, or you may be a very experienced amateur operator that until now, you have not had an interest in one of the many facets or Amateur Radio. These articles, as the category states, is a back to basics, explaining the concepts so that you may do further research with confidence
Logging QSO’s – What is it? and how to select the best Logger
An overview of logging and a bit of history. Discussing correct use of online services such as qrz.com and eqsl.cc and LOTW. This article also goes a lot further in discussing criteria for selecting Logging software.
Understanding CHIRP – The Basics
You are probably you are now the proud owner of your first HT (Hand Held Radio). Great if you have a local club or mentor to help you navigate the programming. If not, this article will take you through the basics of Chirp and programming the memories.
VK Ham Radio Wall Chart (Updated October 2024)
Download a free A3/A4 VK Ham Radio wallchart to print for ready reference formulas, Q-codes, Band Frequencies, DMR Talk Groups all on one page
QSL Cards
A QSL Card is a long established method of confirmation of two way radio communication between two amateur radio operators. It is also used for confirmation of one way reception …
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Foundation Qualification – The start of your journey
Well, the start of your Amateur Radio Journey at least. You might want to read this in conjunction with this updated article https://www.vkhamradio.com/amateur-licence-qualification/, it helps explain the recent changes, and …
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What is SOTA, POTA, WWFF?
Once you get into Amateur radio and you start looking around, you will come across the terms SOTA (Summits On The Air) and POTA (Parks On The Air) and to …
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What is the value of a Ham Radio Club?
Ham Radio or Amateur Radio clubs are an integral part of Amateur Radio. In fact the oldest club was formed in 1909. It is generally accepted that you will contact …
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What are contests – how do I take part?
As soon as you get on the air, you are going to hear about contests, either through amateur radio news articles, or even worse, you are trying to get on …
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