Simple Ham Radio Antennas

Now that the FCC will soon release frequencies in the 2200 and 630 meter bands for Amateur Radio use, interest in these bands is growing, especially among members of the QRP (low-power) community. Because antennas for these bands are so large, hams are resorting to many digital modes to enhance whatever antennas they can create for these bands. For example, a half-wave dipole for 472 kHz to 479 kHz will exceed 991.ft/302.29 meters. This is where weak signal digital modes such as WSPR come in. This simple video from "Calgary Toad" serves as a short tutorial on WSPR or the Weak Signal Network. WSPR, designed for the QRP enthusiast, sends FSK transmissions and lets the operator see instant propagation reports. This video is part 1 of a 2-part series on the WSPR digital mode. For the latest Amateur Radio news and events, please check out the blog sidebars. These news feeds are updated daily. You can also get Amateur Radio news in detail from my two news sites: http://kh6jr