What is Single Side Band (SSB) in Amateur Radio? Amplitude modulation (AM) transmission uses modulation of the RF signal with the audio signal, typically at the stage of
Logbook of the World (LoTW) Logbook of the World (LoTW) can be accessed over the internet and it is a database provided by the American Radio Relay League
What is a Ground Plane Vertical Antenna in Amateur Radio? Ground plane vertical antenna is often used for VHF transmission in Amateur Radio. The vertical portion of the
WSPR “Whisper” in Amateur Radio with 10 mW! WSPR or “Whisper” stands for Weak Signal Propagation Reporter software for weak signal communication by radio amateurs, again initially written
What is WSJT in Amateur Radio? (& Meteor Scatter) WSJT is a software program for Weak Signal radio communication in Amateur Radio, initially written by Joe Taylor, K1JT.
How does sunspot activity affect Amateur Radio? Sunspots indicate solar activity which affects the ability of ionosphere to refract radio signals back to earth. More of solar activity
What is PSK Reporter in Amateur Radio? PSK stands for phase shift keying modulation. It is a digital amateur radio mode most commonly used in HF and sometimes
What is EME (Earth-Moon-Earth) or Moonbounce in Amateur Radio? EME (Earth-Moon-Earth) or Moonbounce is an interesting but quite challenging way to contact another amateur radio station using VHF
What is FT8 Mode in Amateur Radio? FT8 stands for Franke and Taylor 8 after its developers Steven Franke, K9AN, and Joe Taylor, K1JT. FT8 is a frequency
