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Radio Geek

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  1. first SOTA activation this weekend, few questions before i head out

    Radio Geek · in SOTA (Summits on the Air)
    • 1 reply
    • 30 views
    Amanda Williams49

  2. winlink setup confusion - RMS gateway vs telnet, which one am i actually using

    Radio Geek · in Winlink & Email Over Radio
    • 1 reply
    • 66 views
    Repeater Tech

  3. first POTA activation didn't go quite as planned lol

    Radio Geek · in Portable & Field Operations
    • 1 reply
    • 107 views
    Diana Williams

  4. first SOTA activation didnt go as planned lol

    Radio Geek · in Portable & Field Operations
    • 1 reply
    • 114 views
    DX Hunter

  5. Anyone else keeping an eye on the 10m band lately? feels like its waking up again

    Radio Geek · in Ham Radio News & Events
    • 1 reply
    • 84 views
    CW Operator

  6. confused about LoTW vs eQSL vs actual cards — what do most people actually use

    Radio Geek · in QSL Cards, LoTW & eQSL
    • 1 reply
    • 116 views
    Emily Zhang

  7. finally getting serious about DXCC — where do I even start

    Radio Geek · in DX Awards
    • 1 reply
    • 138 views
    Carlos Silva

  8. WSJT-X Integration Issues with N1MM Logger+ in 2026 - Port Configuration Confusion

    Radio Geek · in Logging Software
    • 2 replies
    • 424 views
    Mike Rodriguez

  9. Linear transponder frequency plan confusion - where exactly is the beacon on AO-109?

    Radio Geek · in Satellite Operation
    • 2 replies
    • 415 views
    Radio Geek

  10. first SOTA attempt went sideways but still counts right

    Radio Geek · in Portable & Field Operations
    • 1 reply
    • 135 views
    Radio Geek

  11. anyone going to the hamfest in Dayton area next month?

    Radio Geek · in Hamfests, Clubs & Meetups
    • 1 reply
    • 138 views
    James Rodriguez

  12. ARES drill last weekend — some things went really wrong and I learned a lot

    Radio Geek · in Disaster Communication Scenarios
    • 1 reply
    • 185 views
    Ham Fan

  13. 60 meter band operating: New FCC rules and channel vs band operation

    Radio Geek · in Band Plans & Frequency Allocations
    • 2 replies
    • 612 views
    Nicole Larsen

  14. New to HF: Which band edges should I avoid and why?

    Radio Geek · in Band Plans & Frequency Allocations
    • 2 replies
    • 479 views
    Mike Rodriguez

  15. Iambic Mode A vs Mode B - when does it actually matter?

    Radio Geek · in CW (Morse Code)
    • 2 replies
    • 994 views
    Mike Rodriguez

  16. Solar flux dropped to 111 - still worth checking 15m/10m?

    Radio Geek · in Propagation & Band Conditions
    • 2 replies
    • 851 views
    Mike Rodriguez

  17. NMO ground plane issues with magnetic mounts - DC path vs capacitive coupling

    Radio Geek · in VHF/UHF Antennas
    • 2 replies
    • 587 views
    John Patterson

  18. built my first real dipole from scratch — some questions about the feedpoint

    Radio Geek · in Antenna Builds
    • 1 reply
    • 112 views
    Ham Mountain

  19. asked to check in on a net last night and completely froze up — felt so dumb

    Radio Geek · in Operating Etiquette & On-Air Language
    • 1 reply
    • 127 views
    Steven Kumar

  20. HT antenna upgrade recommendations - worth the investment?

    Radio Geek · in Handheld Radios (HTs)
    • 2 replies
    • 1,270 views
    Mike Rodriguez

  21. Proper Microphone Gain Setting for Clean SSB Audio

    Radio Geek · in SSB (Single Sideband)
    • 2 replies
    • 226 views
    Steve Wilson

  22. first HT — totally lost on what to get

    Radio Geek · in Handheld Radios (HTs)
    • 1 reply
    • 155 views
    Ham Fan

  23. confused about what i can and cant do on certain bands as a tech

    Radio Geek · in FCC Rules & Regulations
    • 1 reply
    • 184 views
    Repeater Tech

  24. POTA logging app recommendations for small battery drain?

    Radio Geek · in Portable & Field Operations
    • 2 replies
    • 1,350 views
    Radio Geek

  25. first WWFF activation went better than expected - some notes from today

    Radio Geek · in WWFF (World Wide Flora & Fauna)
    • 1 reply
    • 128 views
    David Davis

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