The ham radio blog of Sterling Mann, NØSSC. Sterling is dedicated to improving ham radio by promoting it to younger generations.
2017 Solar Eclipse (QSO Party)
It. Was. Incredible.
I guess something not mentioned in the video above is the whole premise of operating ham radio during solar eclipses. It all has to do with the ionosphere. During totality, the ionosphere gets less energy from the sun, making it do funny things. Ham radio gets a firsthand view of what those funny things are…in other words, science.
HamSCI explains it much better: http://www.hamsci.org/node/122
Anyway, I didn’t make that many contacts so my individual contribution to science was pretty minimal. I did operate some FT8 and WSPR, and reported a lot of spots to WSPRNet and PSKReporter, and made this video, so that’s pretty cool.
I found a ridiculous article from my Google News feed about the upcoming massive Solar Maelstrom which could definitely probably affect the entire electrical grid and cause headaches on 14 March. Or is it 18 March? ...the article is confused. There is a much more reputable site for solar weather…
A friend in /r/amateurradio posted a discord inviting young hams in New York Long Island. A few commenters (including myself) asked why not all young hams? So here you go! https://discord.gg/MpQJadu Credit to /u/NewHamWhoDis KD2OAH What is Discord? Discord is a free voice and text chatting app well suited for…
Hamvention is literally around the corner. Hope you got your hotel booked...I don't and I hope one of you don't show up at the Crowne Plaza! Here's a handy guide on what to do before, during, and after Hamvention 2018. Before you Arrive Join the Hamvention Discord Chat You don't…
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Author: N0SSC
Twenty-something year old amateur radio operator. I love everything about ham radio. Trying to learn CW and contest more, and doing my best to promote youth involvement and retention in this rapidly aging hobby.
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