Having the ability to experiment with operating your equipment in new ways is an aspect of Amateur Radio which sets our hobby apart from radio services such as CBRS, GMRS, FRS, and MURS.

In his Enjoy FT8 From Almost Anywhere article (a free preview from the August 2019 issue of QST Magazine), J. Robert Witmer, W3RW, writes:

Imagine hunting 6-meter DX at a restaurant while eating breakfast, or making an all-time new DX contact while waiting for a flight. I’ve found myself operating remotely in these types of situations, and many others, using nothing more than my smart phone. If you think this type of operating is complicated and expensive, prepare to be surprised!¹

Following the direction of the ARRL Board of Directors, ARRL has incorporated changes to the rules for all ARRL-sponsored contests and DXCC, prohibiting automated contacts. These changes also apply to the Worked All States (including Triple Play and 5-Band WAS), VHF/UHF Century Club, and Fred Fish, W5FF, Memorial awards. The changes are effective immediately.¹

The Doctor separates myth from fact about The Legendary G5RV Antenna in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

Noise Blankers and Noise Reduction are “different tools for different applications. The Doctor explains the differences”¹ in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.

Learn how Antenna Polarization can make a difference in “how well you can hear and be heard—especially on VHF and up”¹ in this episode of the ARRL The Doctor is in podcast.