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Contest Joe

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  1. finally built my first wire dipole and surprised how well it works

    Contest Joe · in Antenna Builds
    • 1 reply
    • 19 views
    Sarah Anderson50

  2. trying to find a good net to check into regularly - any suggestions?

    Contest Joe · in Nets & On-Air Events
    • 1 reply
    • 21 views
    Mark Taylor

  3. band conditions been weird lately or is it just me

    Contest Joe · in Propagation & Band Conditions
    • 1 reply
    • 48 views
    Brian Wilson

  4. about to take my technician exam, any advice?

    Contest Joe · in Getting Your First License
    • 1 reply
    • 85 views
    Repeater King

  5. anyone else just sitting on 40m tonight watching the band

    Contest Joe · in General Ham Radio Discussion
    • 1 reply
    • 99 views
    Contest Joe

  6. new to nets, not sure if im doing this right

    Contest Joe · in Operating Etiquette & On-Air Language
    • 1 reply
    • 107 views
    Gregory Smith

  7. RF Exposure Compliance: Do I need an evaluation for my HF station?

    Contest Joe · in FCC Rules & Regulations
    • 2 replies
    • 278 views
    Patricia Garcia

  8. studying for general, couple questions about what actually changes

    Contest Joe · in General Class Exam
    • 1 reply
    • 106 views
    Stephanie Chang

  9. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — worth the tradeoff?

    Contest Joe · in Digital Modes
    • 1 reply
    • 126 views
    Contest Joe

  10. First time paddle user - spacing issues with Bencher BY-1

    Contest Joe · in CW (Morse Code)
    • 2 replies
    • 646 views
    Jennifer Liu

  11. using dxwatch and qrz spotting together — am i doing this right

    Contest Joe · in Ham Radio Apps & Online Tools
    • 1 reply
    • 146 views
    Amanda Thomas

  12. js8call vs ft8 for actual two-way conversations — worth the hassle?

    Contest Joe · in Digital Modes
    • 1 reply
    • 116 views
    John Williams99

  13. vanity callsign question — how long does this actually take

    Contest Joe · in Callsigns & Vanity Calls
    • 1 reply
    • 123 views
    Jessica Miller89

  14. Essential Q Codes Every New Ham Should Learn - What Do They Mean?

    Contest Joe · in Q Codes & Abbreviations
    • 2 replies
    • 850 views
    Contest Joe

  15. thinking about upgrading to general, few questions about the exam

    Contest Joe · in General Class Exam
    • 1 reply
    • 111 views
    Robert Mitchell

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