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Little drops of wisdom about Amateure Radio can be seen here.  You need to check here often to see any new items that are added.  Ham radio has a lot of facets to it and not one Ham knows it all.  Many of us, have learn something that maybe  someone else would like to know.  This is the place to learn something new.  It could be about radio electronics, antennas or operating practices.

 Did You Know Department 

HF CW privileges on 80, 40, 15, and 10 meters. That's world wide communications for the Tech. class via CW. 

Submitted by - Rob N5RDN

(Great Idea Rob.  No reason to not go after that rare DX station now! - Editor)

Safety First! 

We get our share of high winds here in Houston County, Texas.  Be sure and visually check your antennas frequently to make sure that they are not down.  When transmitting, an antenna has a high current at the feed point and a HIGH VOLTAGE at the ends.  That high voltage can be be enough to start a fire with the right amount of flammable tender or gas surrounding it.  Also if a human or pet can reach or touch the antenna when transmitting, one can get a very nasty RF burn.  It doesn't take much power.  100 watts can make you dance pretty fast when contacting an active antenna.  

Submitted by - Ted W5WAG