QST's monthly Hints & Kinks column is one of the most popular sections of the magazine – and it's easy to see why. If you're in the mood for an evening or weekend project, you'll find what you need to know in ARRL's Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur. If you're looking for a solution to a problem, chances are you'll find it there as well. This 19th edition of Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur gathers the best projects and problem-solving tips from QST’s readers spanning 4 years from 2012 through 2016. It's more than 144 pages of practical information you can use every day.

Novel Antennas and Antenna Improvements

• A space blanket counterpoise for VHF/UHF

• A sink strainer radial ring Quick disconnects for window line DIY coax weatherproofing

• A mobile antenna carrying case

• 80+ antenna projects and enhancements!

Features to Spiff Up Your Shack

• A repeater power-failure alarm

• A breath-activated key

• A shack in a rack Corrosion control home remedies

• An easy-to-make sound director

• 50+ Shack improvements!

Ideas to Streamline Projects and Station Maintenance

• A soldering iron antioxidant

• Uses for hair dryers in the shack

• Rebuilding a broken wafer switch

• A drill-chuck helping hand

• An inexpensive SMT microscope