Operating Skills

Ham Radio for Sailors: The Complete Maritime Mobile Deep Dive

Complete guide to ham radio for sailors and cruisers. Covers HF marine nets, Winlink email, antenna installations on boats, grounding, and offshore operations.

September 18, 2026

Ham Radio Field Day: Your Complete Guide to Getting Out There

Field Day is ham radio's biggest event. Learn how to participate, set up a field station, maximize your score, and have a blast doing it.

September 17, 2026

Ham Radio Elmering: Being a Good Mentor (and Finding One)

Learn what Elmering means in ham radio, how to find a great mentor, and how to become one yourself. Practical tips from real operators.

September 16, 2026

Ham Radio Contest Strategy: Rate, Multipliers, and Winning Moves

Proven contest operating strategies for ham radio: when to run vs S&P, rate optimization, multiplier hunting, and the best logging software to use.

September 14, 2026

Ham Radio Award Chasing: DXCC, WAS, VUCC, and More

Complete guide to ham radio awards: DXCC, WAS, VUCC, WAZ, and specialty awards. Learn tracking tools, strategies, and what each award actually takes to earn.

September 14, 2026

Ham Radio and RVing: Mobile HF Setup for Full-Time Travelers

Build a complete mobile HF station for your RV. Covers radio selection, antenna mounting, power systems, and grounding for full-time travelers on the road.

September 13, 2026

EchoLink for Ham Radio: VoIP Linking Done Right

EchoLink connects ham radio operators worldwide via internet. Learn how to set it up, link repeaters, and understand the pros and cons of VoIP in ham radio.

September 2, 2026

DXpedition Operating: How the Big Ones Work and How to Break Through

How major DXpeditions operate pileups across multiple bands and modes. Learn their techniques so you can break through the wall and log that rare one.

September 1, 2026

DMR Programming Made Simple: Codeplugs, Talkgroups, and Time Slots

DMR radio programming explained without the confusion. Codeplugs, talkgroups, time slots, and color codes demystified with step-by-step setup guidance.

August 31, 2026

CW Skimmer and Reverse Beacon Network: Letting the Internet Find Your Signal

Use CW Skimmer and the Reverse Beacon Network to see where your signal is being heard in real time. Setup, practical uses, and how RBN spots actually work.

August 29, 2026

CW Operating Tips: From Your First QSO to Comfortable Ragchewing

Practical CW operating tips for new Morse operators. Covers first QSOs, handling nerves, common exchanges, abbreviations, and building speed for ragchewing.

August 28, 2026

Contesting 101: Your First Ham Radio Contest Weekend

New to ham radio contesting? Here's everything you need for your first contest weekend: picking a contest, exchange formats, logging software, and operating tips.

August 27, 2026

Contest Logging Software Compared: N1MM+, N3FJP, and More

Detailed comparison of ham radio contest logging software. N1MM+, N3FJP, WriteLog, SkookumLogger evaluated for features, ease of use, and platform support.

August 27, 2026

Complete POTA Setup: Radio, Antenna, and Power for Park Activations

August 26, 2026

Band Stacking Registers and SO2R: Serious Contest Station Setup

Master band stacking registers and SO2R contesting. Learn multi-radio switching, audio routing, and ergonomic setup for serious amateur radio contest ops.

August 7, 2026

ARRL Field Day: Strategy, Scoring, and How to Win Your Class

ARRL Field Day strategy guide with scoring breakdown, class selection tips, bonus point tactics, and proven approaches to maximize your score.

August 6, 2026

Allstar and EchoLink: Linking Repeaters Over the Internet

How Allstar Link and EchoLink connect ham repeaters over the internet. Setup guides, use cases, differences, and tips for getting the most from VoIP linking.

August 1, 2026