This article is geared toward simplifying the design process for your own solar system, which will enable off-grid radio operation both at home or in the field. Emphasis is given to function and power requirements of all generation system components including batteries, PV panels, charge controllers & inverters. The objective is to aid in the selection of solar generation components in a market full of choices.
Building a Solar Backup System for Ham Radio (pdf)
DownloadThe file below contains 11-pages that are full of possible antenna ideas for a Homeowners Association.
Former WVARC club member Gordon, NW7D, was instrumental in both providing this information,
and for working with the Sun City Grand HOA (now known as THE GRAND)
to make Amateur Radio antennas acceptable in the community. Thank you Gordon!
Antennas for HOAs (pdf)
DownloadAre you wondering how much noise is normal? This great table created by Basu-VU2NSB lists the normal noise floor by by Band and Location. See other great articles by Basu at https://vu2nsb.com/.
The links below contain useful information for identifying and locating sources of RF interference.
RFI Reference Materials - ARRL
Potential Sources of Interference - ARRL
Locating RF Interference at HF - Tom Thompson WØIVJ
Q-signals are a system of radio shorthand as old as wireless and developed from even older telegraphy codes. Below is a link to a great list of these codes.
Q-Codes - ARRL
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