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1. Jerry Sevick, W2FMI (SK)

Jerry Sevick, W2FMI -- renowned for his research and publications related to short vertical antennas and transmission line transformers -- passed away on Sunday, November 29. He was 90. In 2004, Sevick, an ARRL Technical Advisor, received the...

01/12/2009 | 638 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...

2. John E. Portune, W6NBC, Wins October QST Cover Plaque Award

The winner of the QST Cover Plaque Award for October is John E. Portune, W6NBC, for his article "The Quadrifilar Helix as a 2 Meter Base Antenna Station." Congratulations, John! The winner of the QST Cover Plaque award -- given to the...

02/11/2009 | 468 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...

3. John Miller, K6MM, Wins June QST Cover Plaque Award

The winner of the QST Cover Plaque Award for July is John Miller, K6MM, for his article "A No Excuses 160 Meter Vertical Antenna." Congratulations, John! The winner of the QST Cover Plaque award -- given to the author or authors of the...

01/07/2009 | 360 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...

4. Join the Fun in the ARRL VHF QSO Party This Weekend

VHF enthusiasts will be generating lots of RF on 6 meters and up this weekend (June 13-15 UTC) during the 2009 ARRL VHF QSO Party. While many amateurs think of the VHF+ bands as a "local" band used primarily for public service, emergency...

10/06/2009 | 476 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Email | Read more...