Ham Radio Help Desk

As concerns about the economy grow, the government continues to seek ways of funding its massive expansion by the levy of a tax on each QSO an amateur radio operator completes while using the nation’s airwaves.

Justifying the QSO tax, sources on Capitol Hill say the FCC will be empowered to no longer allow users free access to the radio spectrum. “The radio airwaves belong to the people and business interests are paying good money to acquire rights to use this precious resource” says one source.
(more…)

Bob asks…

“I am looking for a Yaesu Manual …..model # c508a its small hand held. any ideas … thanks”

Can anyone help Bob out?

An airplane mechanic friend, who also happens to own a 35 year old single engine Cessna airplane, was working on his tail light when he saw broken and aging components in his tail mounted navigation antenna. While working to fix the problems he discovered an interesting balun technique.
(more…)

An amusing video is on YouTube describing the state of affairs of ham radio and its operators.

Note the shifty, or perhaps thoughtful, eyes of Burt.
(more…)