We throw around terms like "Impedance" and "SWR", and some of us use antenna tuners, but most of us really don't understand how all of this works together. We know that low SWR is good, but how many of us know what to do

The ARRL National Traffic System and Radio Relay International are asking hams around the country to consider sending Holiday Greetings using Amateur Radio. The NTS and RRI operate traffic nets around North America.  They send routine messages to maintain their skills so when an urgent need arises there are trained

The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association invites you and your local club members to participate in some NVIS radio propagation tests on the 60m band. Here is the essential information: * Date - Sunday Dec 21 (shortest day) * Time - 11:30am to 2:30pm * Callsign - VE7NA * Mode - USB * Frequency - 5.346.5 MHz

Are you prepared?  Are you really? It's almost time for the annual Great Washington Shake Out.  This is a preparedness exercise conducted to test your preparedness and educate family and friends on what to do in the event of a major earthquake. At 10:16 a.m. (local