Hints & Hacks for the Radio Amateur

These are YOUR hints and hacks. Sourced from the pages of QST, Hints & Hacks for the Radio Amateur first edition is full of tried-and-true tricks hams around the world use to ease their operating, improve their station ergonomics, and elevate their fun. This first edition of Hints & Hacks for the Radio Amateur gathers the best projects and problem-solving tips from 2017 to 2023. It’s full of know-how from QST’s readers, including:

265 Ways to Improve Your Equipment and Operating!

- Antenna Tips Wilderness antenna A handy tool for ground radials A foldable wooden antenna support Easy alpha loop remote tuning

- Project and Maintenance Tips LED light pipes Magnetic parts keeper Polarity protection Mini ground plane for solderless Breadboard HF circuits

- Shack Tips Weatherproofing a coaxial switch Mount for radios with bottom-fire speakers No fuss mic hook A cordless headset and microphone

- Explore sections on power sources, software and computers, antennas, and more. Each article is a project unto itself, meaning you’ll do more than read this book, you’ll build your way through it!

Additional Details

• Binding: Softcover

• Pages: 144

• Publisher: The American Radio Relay League, Inc.

• Copyright: 2025

• Language: English

• ISBN: 978-1-62595-222-3

• Dimensions: 8-1/2 x 11.0in.