W9RB Ham Radio Page
This page is aimed at creating awareness and interest in some aspects of ham
radio that I enjoy.
Robert Bicking, W9RB.
Contents
About the Author
gives a brief biography, gives a bit of my ham history and describes my
present station.
DX Is
discusses why some hams spend a lot of time trying to contact a "New One" ( a new
country or entity). There is something very exciting about having a rare DX station come
back to you out of a big pile-up of stations all calling at the same time.
Radio's Rip Van Winkle
is an article I wrote about my reawakening interest in ham radio
after a 40 year layoff. It originally appeared in "The DX Magazine", Sept./Oct. 1997.
DX'ing from the Valley Isle
is an article I wrote about our trip in February 1998 to Maui,
Hawaii. It originally appeared in "The DX Magazine", July/Aug. 1998. My XYL, Elaine,
and I had a very good time there and recommend SeaQ Maui for anyone who wants to
combine a vacation in one of the best of the islands with ham radio. Being the hunted in a
pile-up is an unforgettable experience.
The Cay to Taking it Easy
describes our February 1999 trip to the Bahamas, including a
bit of ham radio.
Hamming from Aruba
is planned for Nov. 2000.
Really Low Frequency Operating
is an introduction to what you can hear if you tune your
radio to this portion of the spectrum. Wavelengths are long, antennas are short (as a
function of wavelength) but radio still works. Come on, tune in and see what is on long
wave.
Constructing a LowFER Antenna
describes the antenna I use for my Low Frequency
Beacon. It originally appeared in the "Lowdown" for Oct. 1999.
Tesla Coil Fun
describes some of the interesting things you can do with a Tesla Coil.
Bugs
is a bit of telegraph history and describes my collection of semi-automatic telegraph
keys.
Lowband Antenna that is Almost Free
tells how to use your tower as a 80 and 160 meter
antenna. It originally appeared in "The DX Magazine" for May/June 1999.
Last Updated on April 3, 2000 by Robert Bicking