73 Amateur Radio Today – April 1985
Issue Contents:
Dateline: Dayton
– It’s almost here! Take an inside peek at the what when and where of ham radio’s biggest bash of the year with 73’s annual Dayton Hamvention sneak preview …… WA4BPI 12
Hear Hear!
– Stop settling for second-rate signals from OSCAR. You’ve really no excuse. W6I0J’s low-noise preamp is easy to build and includes all the circuits necessary for alignment. So do it! …… W6IOJ 20
Ishmod’s Journal
– What really happened on that lonely uncharted rock? And what was the eerie glow? …… Whipple 24
Don the Dayton Hat-tenna
– Put a cap on your communications problems with a rubber duck that’s heads above the rest …… WB3CQA 26
Zounds! Grounds!
– Here are the down-to-earth details you need to install a perfect ground system …… K4IPV 30
Build the Dixie Whistler
– Adding two-tone SSB analysis to your test repertoire is as easy as one two tweet …… WB5IPM 36
In Search Of: RTTY
– Experience the mysterious world of RTTY beyond the band edge but beware! Its allure’s too great for all but the stoutest of heart …… WA0MRG 48
Take A Hike
– Combine a regulated power supply with a lightweight rechargeable battery. Add a smart control system. The result? Incredible versatility! …… N3BEK 54
73 Amateur Radio Today – April 1985
