This years PA-contest (PACC 2026) turns out to be a special one for me. The first semester of 2026 I am a CW Academy student in the Intermediate class. I challenged myself to participate in the PACC 2026 contest in the QRP-section (5 watt max) and copying CW with only my ears. So no decode-tools…
HAM Documentary
The YouTube algorithm hit me with a really nice video! I am looking for a good documentary about the HAM-hobby for years now. My own documentary People who know me, know that I wanted to make my own documentary about HAM for a long time. But I never really knew how to cram so many…
End Fed Half-Wave antennas: fact and fiction?
An End Fed Half-Wave antenna is a type of radio antenna that has it’s feeding point at one end rather than at the center. Key Features: Simplicity: EndFed antennas are relatively simple to construct and install, making them ideal for amateur radio operators with limited space. Versatility: They can operate on multiple bands when paired…