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Minster, NAZAA "You think youre Mickey Spilane?” Pubtsher Ear recs 3() A Compact 40-Meter Three-Wire Folded Loop nieces “lm cLetand, WAGQBU Nnagng eae Caroline Kenney 34 Portable 20-Meter Phased Dipole Beam ‘cn ews Bob Rose, KC1OSQ, nd Bob Gloriose, iS Bort Jk W58) + DL3FF Pendulum Bugs eee 37 Sinmortacy bat Flick inaqut, TMe ‘Happenings 4 1 New Challenge Coin Commemorates Paul Clanciolo, W1VLF CJ's 50th Year of Publication Prue Rese ing AQ Product Review Pascal Villeneuve, VA2PV Four Stale QAP Group Bayou Jumper 40-Meter CW Tanscoiver; ‘West Mountain Rio PWAcheckt OC Power Analyzer, WiMlo ORM Eliminator, Monitor Sensors Power and SWR Meter 53) Meet the New Product Review Editor in Sey tere Pascal Vitenewe, VA2PV ‘Michelle Bloom, WB1ENT 59 OH2BH Looks Back at ene 60 Years in DXing Joo Morn, KATJPA Mart Laine, HEAD ‘iestant Podunion Super Modern ood 63 The Heartbeat of the Shortwaves Jen Gifort,KCIKNL David Pingree, NINAS ‘Senor Tosti iusvator ‘Janet Rocco, WIJLR. 73, The 2021 IARU HF World Championship Results ‘Agverisng Sales Manager ‘Bob Raymond, WA1Z Bob Inderitzen, Nan ee i 6 The April 2022 ARRL Rookie Roundup — Phone Iilmar Serio nagar 7 Atook Back: April 1972 ‘Stove Ewald, WWIX Fie Organization Superisor 4 March 2022Columns ‘Ask Dave 54 Celebrating Our Legacy, 99 Classic Radio, 94 Contast Cora. 7 Correspondence. 24 Exlectc Technology Happenings 67 Hints & Hacks. 56 How's OX?. 78 Member Spotight. 13 Public Service 70 Up Front. 20 “The World Above 50 MH2...s0nsnss80 100, 50, and 25 Years Ago... 96 Digital and Mobile Editions [ARIAL members can aocess the digital edtion via. link al war orgfast, download our 108 app rom the Tunes Store, ard download ‘ur Ancroid app om the Google Play Store. 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Lon loss 80-239 on esch end, 15inch gh *Max Par: HF 001 PEP VHF GOW FM / UHF OW FM 900-200 MH 10" FULFrom all of us at SteppIR We had our holiday party a bit late this year, thanks to an uninvited visit from COVID to our office - but we are back and excited to continue to thrive in 2022! | know we normally like to show off our products in these ads and try to convince folks of the value of our technology, but once in a while! think it’s really important to reflect on significant world events, because we are all in this together. It’s been a very difficult stretch of time as we all come into the 2 year anniversary of this current pandemic. Through it all, the human spirit has been illuminated all over the world, and that, to me - isan incredibly moving and powerful thing. We journey forward, never forgetting the past, but ALWAYS hopeful for the future. What is so unique about the amateur radio community, is that regardless of our location, culture, race or religion, we have for a very long, uninterrupted time, overcome so many world-events to form incredible, lifelong friendships with each other. All while collectively helping others in times of great distress - earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, name all the formidable disasters that have ever happened around the world in modern times, and in the middle of the chaos you will find a group of amateur radio operators offering their assistance, even at great personal risk, My mother used to say “it is an ill wind that blows no good’, and if anything good has happened throughout this historically severe pandemic, it’s that much like our amateur radio community, our entire humanity has come together in so many ways to show that compassion, caring and support of your fellow man still rings loudly throughout the world. John Mertel = WA7IR Seer to wish you a very safe, DET eU ge Pen cei DD ORT Ty) PrLe re tat)DIAMOND ANTENNA OTR EULER Ta When it comes to quality and performance, SOUS SUR OL ae a UC DIAMOND ANTENNAS help you get the most out eae rcs RU OI eS ACO) UC MU La OTA Tn Ue UC CCR RU ROC RAR Ae UF or UH oF Un UH oF uF HF oF UF or UF or wo Mag Conbo ui 5. nF amvroom | 57 in. | a00ns0. |une Monod Habe fetenas xen. | 100 KF 524 in| 200 | UNF or AMO Cag Cue en foto Remar ecco ae oe) Overlapping outer shells for added strength See cD Ee cy Strong waterproot joint couplings Type-N cable connection ee ees Highest gain Dual-band Base Antennal are ee atm ame me ee eee eee XGDA / X50A X700HNADavid A. Minster, NAZAA, ARRL. Chief Executive Ofcor,na2aa @arrLorg Second Century “You think you’re Mickey Spillane?” “You think you're some kind of writer?” You may recognize these as the noble words of Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Full Metal Jacket! That is my question to you this month: do you see yourself as some kind of writer? (One of the major topies included in the member com- ‘ments that | receive, month in and month out, is QST. It's too thin. Its too technical. It's not technical enough. There are too many ads. Why aren't there more ads with cool stuf? There's not enough content! Over the years, ARAL has expanded its publishing footprint to include four magazines: QST, On the Air, QEX, and NC. There is a tremendous amount of content to sat- isfy member needs within those pages. Are you aware that with your membership, you get all four magazines for free cigtally? Its remarkably convenient to be able to access the magazines on a timely basis from anywhere by simply going oniine to read them at arrlorg/arri-magazines. You can even search the full text of QST for issues published from January 2012 to present, | also enjoy the ARAL Periodicals Archive (arr1.org/arr!-periodicals-archive-search), which lets ‘me search for even older articles that | think back to from early on in my ham radio career. This blessing is also a curse: our appetite for content is insatiable. We know which articles our members love. Its no surprise that just about any new antenna concept leads to excitement! Kit or construction arficles are also very popular. Some of the articles | used to enjoy — that appeared in QST, or even in the Handbook — had to do with simple transmitter or receiver designs, Doug DeMaw, W1FB (SK), was my hero! Doug was a prolific writer and was on the HO staff trom 1965 to. 11989, serving as Senior Technical Editor and Technical Department Manager. My bestfriend in high school, Mike Conwil, N2MW, loved QAP and built Doug's ‘Tuna Tin 2" project, which first appeared in the May 1976 issue of QST. Along with his Heathkit HW-8, Mike attacked the airwaves, digging for a Worked All States ‘Award — and he was successfull | too built a Tuna Tin 2, which sat next to my homebrew Novice rig (12AT7/6L6G0), and | had a wonderful time with that litte radio. Thank you, Doug. We certainly have our modern-day Doug DeMaws: ‘Steve Ford, WB8IMY; Ward Silver, NOAX, and others, ‘who inspire us with their knowledge. But now, we are looking for YOU! You've probably read our magazines for years, You know the kinds of artioles we are looking for. Or maybe you have something innovative we've never thought of ‘or seen before! Go ahead and submit an article to our editorial team. it should be about 1,200 words long and include a how-to" component, so other hams can reproduce your success. We also like to see three to five high-resolution images that complement the text. It you're writing up a construction project with step-by- step instructions, your article may exceed 1,200 words, and will likely require additional images — that's fine; ‘send in whatever your project requires. Submissions. 0 to qst@arrl.org and are routed to the manuscript evaluation committee that reads and discusses all ‘submissions. We take a broad view of all manuscripts, considering potential use in all of ARRU'S publishing out- lets. you'd lke more information about what we're looking for, there's an authors guide available at www. arrLorgiqst-author-guide. Ityou're not a writer, why not recruit one! We can't be everywhere. Perhaps you have a friend or someone in your radio club who has written for a newsletter or who is doing/building great things. Encourage them to con- sider writing something — or sharing something they've already written — with ARRL. ‘ARRL' current core of authors, editors, and content Contributors (thank you all) already know how rewarding it sto hear from members who tell us that an arlicle they ve read or project they/ve built has inspired them —to try something new, orto become more active in amateur radio. Our editorial mission parallels ARRL ‘overall mission: To advance the art, science, and enjoy- ment of Amateur Racio. Be a writer! Write for ARRL! Get interested and involved in our content. Be radio active. Bring your passion for ham racio to the pages of ARRL magazines. | Onl ira Honk Davie A. Minster, NAZAA Chief Executive Officer March 2022 9hy-gaim HF VERTICALS Self-supporting ~ no guys required... Remarkable DX performance -- low angle radiation, omnidirectional... Handles 1500 Watts... Low SWR... Auto- matic band switching... Aircraft quality aluminum tubing . . . Stainless steel hard- ware... 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Pil ieee) Ca ARERR MAMECA crit POC aay Ra eee aera) eure etn) ener tat Pee eee tee Peer ee aac er eteBob Loe, KNEPIS, blee@ori.org Member Spotlight Nella Ludlow, W7LUD Retired USAF officer and Lite Member Nella Ludlow, W7LUD, of Port Town ‘send, Washington remembers her instrument check fight during her Air Force pilot training in Texas. After she completed the flight, the check pilot told her she had an almost perfect score, The only thing wrong, he explained, was that she failed to check the Morse code identier ofa radio ‘navigation aid by comparing the cits and dahs received against the dots land dashes shown on the chart. A licensed ham since age 12, Nella told the check pilot that she actually knew Morse code and simply read the NAVAID ID by ear. The skeptical instructor called in the chief of the ‘check fight group, who quizzed her on the Morse alphabet, After about eight ‘or nine letters, he realized Nella was the real deal and said, “OK, you pass!" Her score was corrected to 100%. Nella was introduced to Morse code and electronics at an early age by her father, David Ludiow, W7QHX, an elec- tronics engineer for the US Navy. David ‘even published an article in the Janu- ary 1975 issue of QSTon a homebrew test device nicknamed the “Octopus” Inher teens, Nella upgraded her license by passing the General-class ‘exam, along with its 1 WPM code test. “When | went away to college in Pullman, Washington, | brought along ‘a Yaesu FT-101 s0 | could keep in touch with home, 870 miles away. AS ‘twas, during freshman year Mt. St. Helens erupted and blanketed the town in volcanic ash, closing local roads, eausing power outages, and wreaking havoc on long-distance phone lines, So | jumped on a CW net and helped out by passing messages between fellow students and their anxious parents” A Technology Career in the Millitary and Afterwards ‘ter graduation, her commission in the USAF started her career, first as a pict, and later as an inteligence officer specializing in Soviet fighter craft. In that role she advised a four-star gen- feral during Force Reduction tak in Moscow, and was the youngest member of the delegation. Also while in the Air Force, she earned a PhD in Artifical Inteligence (Al) at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland {and later did post-doctoral studies in Al at the University of Cambridge, Eng- land. One miltary assignment was as a Computer Science professor at the Naval Postgraduate School, where many of her students went on to lead IT and communications groups. throughout the Department of Defense. Alter retiring from the Air Force, she moved back to her home state of Washington. With her spouse, she co- founded a software and wireless com- pany that set up on-vessel-while-at-sea Wi-Fi services for passengers and crew on the Washington Siate Ferries. This success led to wireless contracts from British Columbia Ferries, the US Navy, and NASA. When she took her ‘company public on the New York Stock Exchange, she was given the honor of ringing the opening bel. ‘After 18 years leading two wireless, ‘companies, she tumed her energies toward helping the next generations. She was hired as a Professor of Corn- puter Science at Washington State University (WSU) and later was pro- moted to Director of Data Analytics. Currently she teaches as an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics at WSU and 48 a Visiting Professor of Computer Science at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where she created a ‘new and popular course in Quantum ‘Computing Ham Radio in the Family Family gatherings are almost lke mini ham conventions; in addition to Nella, her father, grandfather, sister-in-law, brother.in-iaw, and father-in-law are or were licensed radio amateurs as well Nella’ favorite radio event each yearis ‘ARRL Field Day when she and her dad take her camper somewhere afield and experiment with new antenna designs, including a 40-meter horizontal loop in 2021.We dust off equipment, make a few contacts, make a campfire, and tell stories,’ she said. One highlight was a ‘contact with W1AW and the QSL card that followed. She enjoys VHF, UH, ‘and microwave operation as well, and she is a member of the Pacific North- ‘west VHF Society. In 2010 Nella passed the Extra-class exam, and in 2015 she ‘won the Single Operator, Portable cat- ‘egory in the ARRL September VHF Contest. She has eamed Worked All ‘States (WAS) awards in both Mixed and Phone and is about 35 states into CW WAS status. She can often be found on the KATULN CW Net on 7.045 MHz. (One of Nela's current projects is restor- ing and ro-capping her familys old Hal- licrafters $-76 receiver, which she leaned Morse code on. March 2022 13ARRL’s mission: To advance the art, science, and enjoyment of Amateur Radio. Guide to Member Benefits ARRL Online | www.arrl.org/myARRL Create an online ARRL Member account, and get access to members-only benefits. Register at www.arrl.orgimyARRL. Already registered? 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Officers Founding President 1914-1996 Fram Prey Maxim, WTA President Flot Roderic KSUR Boe 1465 Lil Rock AR 72208 501-068 2ea7,Kourginong Fret ice President Mesiah Raabe KITWF* Ss Hign St Ghetto, a 01824 SrE250-1229,kttwi@ar.org ‘Second Vie President scene wees “gees Shemels Rs Gato Vaty, C8 4546 510.857.8768 wergeG@ortLorg Rodwyd'Siaferd WoROD Sa Bto0 Shadow Et Somvoee, CA e515 S08 2384671; wered@a.org Chief Executive Ofcer nd Secret aA trae, NAZAR 22a St Newinglon, CT 05311 250058 D404, eminetertbarrorg Treasurer ‘ek Newande, KTGM Chet Financial Officer ‘Slane ween WeDUM Staff Director of Operations ‘Bob Neumann, WSOV VEC Manager Mera Somene, ABIFM Field Services Manager Mike Walors, WEY Radiosport & Regulatory Information Manager Br dre, WO Laboratory Manager Ed vane, WIRE Director of Emergency Management loshvahseten KESMIEY Membership, Marketing, & Communications Director Katieen Calahon, KCIMEY ‘Member Services Manager ‘Yelle Vine, KETAIM, ‘Advertising Sales Managor ‘lanet Roce, WLR Publications & Editorial Manager Becky R. 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Hallas, W1ZR When | was a newly icensed ham a few years ago, \ discovered ARAL. The Doctor isin, a biweekly podcast where Joe! and former OSTEditorin-Chiel Steve Ford, WEBIMY, addressed amateur racio questions. Not ‘only were those podcasts entertaining and informative, they were approachable forthose who were new to the hobby I had emailed Joel a question once, and he took the time to write me a lengthy response thal was ful of helpful sugges- tions and background information. Indeed, he was as approachable as his podcasts. He willbe missed! ‘The ARAL The Doctor s in podcast series ended in 2019, but | encourage ‘everyone to listen (or isten again). Episodes aro available at www.artlorg/ doctor. ‘Ken Meintosh, VATKBM Vancouver, Briish Columbia, Canada Tips for Getting to Know Other Operators Wile operating CW, Ive engaged in countless variations ofthe serpted con- tactthatincudes your RST (Readabilly- ‘Signal Stength- Tone), locaton, name, rad, and age However, somoties amateurs are looking for more of conversation Hore are some ideas for what you can ‘ask the other operator: what their other hobbies are, what ther town is known for, ‘what they lke about their radio, how they ‘became interested in ham radio, and i they/ve tried digital modes. ve had some ‘wonderul chats with hams using these topics. | hope this helps in your enjoyment of ‘amateur radio and allows you to learn litle more about the operator on the other lend. | want to thank my mentor Bert ‘Thornhil, KBHT, for his assistance with this contribution Wayne Francis, W3HIZ Parke, Maryland 24 March 2022 An Outdated US Flag | really enjoyed the December issue's ‘coverage of the contenary ofthe fist transoceanic amateur radio transmission. Interestingly, the American flag on the “derby” hat that W.W. Burnham gave ARRL Secretary K.B. Wamer, WIEH, only has 46 stars. However, when the transmissions occurred, the US flag had 48 stars, ‘Alan Biddle, WA4SCA Franklin, Tennessee Life Member QST received several letters about this curious discrepancy in the number of stars. Qur best gues is that the UK arti= sans who painted the hat were unaware that the US gained two more states (New Mexico and Arizona), bringing the total to 48, way back in 1912 — 10 years prior to the hat's creation! Clearly, better commu- nication across the Atlantic was needed thank goodness the Transatlantic Tests were successfull — Ed. Lessons Learned While on the Air Td lke to share a recent mistake | made ‘on the air to help others avoid my error Recently, | was tuned in to the Veterans ‘Alas (VA) Hospital Net on 20 meters. ‘Atone point, | heard another Northwest Arkansas ham calling me on the net frequency. My friend and neighbor Dennis Shiel, K7DCG, reported that my 2-meter micro- phone was locked down. Sure enough, it ‘was in constant transmit on the national 2-moter calling requency. A quick re- press ofthe bution released the radio {rom transmit ‘Several Northwest Arkansas hams had been heating a cartier on 146.52 MHz since the evening betore, and were doing ther best to find the signal. When Dennis ‘and other local hams tuned in that morn- ing, they could hear the VA Hospital Net in the background, They quickly scanned 20 meters to find the matching audio feed and realized it was me. ‘Thankful, my radio was set for minimum power (5 W), and no harm was done — other than embarrassing spectrum pollu- tion. My best guess was that one of my cals had pressed the switch when they were walking across my operating posi- tion the evening before, ‘Alter this incident, several lessons came to mind that I thought | should share: 41) Occasionally scan your equipment wile operating, Had | looked around when | setled into my shack that moming, Iikely would've caught that my micro- phone button was locked down, 2) Always take 2 careful look at all of your ‘equipment when shutting it down for the night. I fé done even a casual scan, | would've found the problem earty on. 83) Pay attention to easily pressed trans- rmivreceive switches or microphone but- tons. Checking them periodically can help to make sure they haven't become inad- vertently engaged. ‘Because ofthis experience, I'v returned to my previous practice of turning every- thing off and disconnecting my antennas covery evening. ‘Thanks to Dennis Shirre, K70CG; Darrell Mckinney, KSANW, and all ofthe good ‘natured amateur radio operators of North- west Arkansas for their smart work in remedying my errr. Bernie Skoch, K5XS kins, Arkansas, ‘Sond you lates to "Corospondence,” RRL, 225 Main St, Newingion, CT 06111. You can also Submit eters by fax a 860-594-0259, oF ia ‘ena lo letters@arl.org, Wie read every eter received, but we can ony pubis afew each month, We reserve he right to ec your eter for Canty, and to lhe avababe page space. Letlers published in ‘Corespondence" may also appear in other ARRL media. 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