Purchasing an AREDN compatible radio and antenna is only the first step in assembling a useful, deployable, personal node.

Additional parts and equipment to support planned network capabilities—including provisions for portable power—must be purchased and then packaged in a manner which allows for safe and reliable operation.

Trevor Paskett (K7FPV), a member of the AREDN project, has designed a a portable mesh node to support his local mesh network’s mission while meeting served agency policy restrictions which prohibit permanent installation of equipment in their buildings.

An introductory video by W2AEW describing how complex impedance and admittance are represented on the Smith Chart, and how to convert between them. Includes a demonstration using a VNA

Building a new antenna is a great way to start the new year. The folding J-pole antenna project by RRRA member , and featured in the March 2005 issue of QST magazine, is a new twist on an old design. It is an excellent cold weather project for improving your Go-Kit or enhancing portable operations.

Preorder the µBITX QRP HF Transceiver kit (“micro BITX”) for $109 with free India Post shipping; $119 with DHL (1 week) shipping.

Shipping will start after December 25, 2017.

Get active on the new FT8 digital mode with help from Barry Feierman’s, K3EUI, article “Join the FT8 Revolution” in the January 2018 “DIY” issue of QST. The digital edition goes live on Friday, December 8! #qst #arrl #hamradio #diy pic.twitter.com/zDZI1VtbTE

— ARRL (@arrl) December 4, 2017