Tips 'n Tales
Please consider writing an article for this page. It can be just a few paragraphs or many pages long and can be on any Amateur Radio related topic. If you're looking for ideas, here are a few topics to consider: Technical (Kit Building, Homebrewing, Troubleshooting, etc.), Operating Experiences, General Information, Humor.

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The Knack
A youg boy is diagnosed with chronic condition.
Submitted by Bob Meyers

CSV19 Antenna Launcher
Submitted May 6, 2011 by Paul Schultz.

QSLing Presentation
This presentation was made at the Mich-A-Con Amateur Radio Club August 2010 meeting.

Climbing Harness Safety
This article should be read by tower climbers and ground support personnel.

Stroke Recognition
Three simple steps to quickly recognize the occurrence of a stroke and summon help.

Some Common Amateur Radio Terminology
What it means and where it came from
Submitted 9/16/02 by Lee Michaud, N8LT

Does Your CW Signal Have Bad Breath?
Submitted 9/5/02 by Mike Bray, K8DDB

How To Make Cheap, Good Looking Front Panels
Submitted 5/3/02 by Mike Bray, K8DDB

A 20 Meter Half Square Antenna for QRP Portable Operation
by Mike Bray, K8DDB

Novice Special Homebrew 2-Tube Transmitter (PDF)
by Mike Bray, K8DDB

QSO with a Radio Hero (PDF)
by Mike Bray, K8DDB

CW Ringtones for your Cell Phone (PDF)
by Mike Bray, K8DDB