TECHNICAL Category

Content related to the activities of the RRRA Technical Committee and the equipment/systems they maintain, along with technical topics of general interest.

WB6BYU Field Day Antenna Length Table

Along with his usual Field Day antenna supplies, Dale WB6BYU brings along a handy table of wire lengths for each band for the antennas he is most likely to put up. This reference guide eliminates the need to calculate wire lengths in the field and can be easily shared with other operators who need to build an antenna.

W6BYU has published a version of his Field Day antenna length table at the Practical Antennas website

FCC Adopts Rules to Modernize Amateur Radio Service

WASHINGTON, November 13, 2023 – The Federal Communications Commission today adopted new rules to incentivize innovation and experimentation in the amateur radio bands by removing outdated restrictions and providing licensees with the flexibility to use modern digital emissions.