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    November 2009
    Volume 93    Number 11
    Technical
    30
    A. Robert Patzlaff, W9JQT
    The Rockless, a VFO Controlled Low Power Transceiver
    QRP operation presents enough challenges without having to be rockbound.
    35
    Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
    A Universal Frequency Calibrator
    An accurate signal is a must for any amateur.
    38
    H. Robert Schroeder, N2HX
    Electromagnetic Pulse and Its Implications for EmComm
    Take another look at nuclear EMP and ways of maximizing equipment survival.
    42
    A. J. "Buzz" Hopkins, WB3FXW
    Improving a 30 Year Old, 2 Meter, Four Element Beam
    How to use a computer program to bring a vintage antenna up-to-date.
    45
    Jean-Yves Morin, VE2MHZ
    Removable Car Window Antenna with Cross Over Connector
    48
    Paul Danzer, N1II
    The Finger Wiggle Paddle
    With winter and longer nights on the way, stay cozy at your workbench with this project you can build in one night.
    50
    Frederick Glenn, K9SO
    Repair and Calibrate Those Wattmeter "Slugs" with Confidence
    Don't be "sluggish": Open it up and see what's inside!
    53
    Scott McCann, W3MEO
    The Antenna Dipper
    Build this tool to test your antenna system resonance on your portable and mobile setups.
    54
    Mark Wilson, K1RO
    Product Review
    ICOM IC-7600 HF and 6 meter transceiver; Update to FlexRadio Flex-3000 Product Review.
    News and Features
    9
    12
    Joel P. Kleinman, N1BKE
    This Just In
    Rochester, New York college students promote Amateur Radio; Inside HQ; Media Hits; more.
    70
    Steve Sant Andrea, AG1YK
    VOX Populi
    A tutorial on voice operated transmit -- what it is, how to set it up -- and why it's so popular.
    71
    Jiao Liangmei, BD1AYL
    Beijing Hams Donate Equipment to Earthquake Damaged School
    Equipment donations helped rebuild a school station destroyed by the May 2008 Sichuan earthquake.
    72
    Poul-Erik Karlshĝj, OZ4UN
    Observation of Long Delayed Echoes on 80 Meters
    A Danish amateur delves into the LDE he heard on a long winter's night.
    74
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Frequency Measuring Test 2009 -- FMT Classic
    It's back and it's better than ever.
    75
    Mark Spencer, WA8SME
    2009 Teachers Institute Introduces Advanced Satellite Workshop
    Six TI-2 participants developed a portfolio of space related activities -- including a satellite ground station -- in this inaugural workshop.
    77
    Allen Pitts, W1AGP
    ARRL Announces the New, Improved Bill Leonard Media Award
    Check out the enhancements to the League's award for professional journalists.
    79
    S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA
    Happenings
    FCC says amateurs not responsible for cost of power line noise testing; Safety Council responds to President Harrison; American hams gain operating privileges in CEPT countries; FCC News; more.
    Radiosport
    85
    Sean Kutzko, KX9X
    This Month in Contesting
    86
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Contest Corral
    87
    2009 ARRL 10 Meter Contest Announcement
    87
    2009 ARRL 160 Meter Contest Announcement
    Departments
    64
    Experiment #82 -- Antenna Height