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    QST magazine is the most widely read Amateur Radio publication in the country. Each month, ARRL members "read all about it" in QST. Since 1915, QST has delivered the latest news and practical information from the world of Amateur Radio. Rely on QST as your source for equipment reviews, clever technical tips, projects, timely happenings, and critical FCC news. All hams, regardless of license class or experience, will find it indispensable.

     

    April 2009
    Volume 93    Number 4
    Technical
    30
    Marc van Stralen, DK4DDS
    Bringing an Early Solid State Transceiver into the 21st Century
    Adding modern conveniences makes this vintage rig fun to operate in any era.
    34
    John Stanley, K4ERO
    Hairpin Tuners for Matching Balanced Antenna Systems
    Discover a useful approach to impedance transformation at higher frequencies.
    37
    Larry Banks, W1DYJ
    A 20 Meter Moxon Antenna
    Take a look at the compact king of two element skyhooks
    41
    Paul Stone, KQ6RJ
    A Removable HF/VHF/UHF Mobile Installation
    Make your mobile station truly portable.
    44
    Mark Wilson, K1RO
    Product Review
    DC to AC power inverters; Maha MH-C9000 Battery Charger.
    51
    Bob Bellini, N2IGU
    Where is Bob?
    Different technologies work together to enhance APRS.
    News and Features
    9
    12
    Joel P. Kleinman, N1BKE
    This Just In
    Local hams volunteer at Super Bowl XLIII; Inside HQ; Media Hits; more.
    54
    Stephen Warrillow, VK3SN, and Gerard Warrillow, VK3GT
    VK Alpine Winter Mini-expedition
    Australia: Kangaroos, koalas, boomerangs, ham radio and skiing. Skiing? You bet!
    57
    Michael J. Keane, K1MK
    'Rah for Technology: America's Oldest College Amateur Radio Club Turns 100
    Take a look back to April 1909 as the MIT Wireless Society, 1XM, makes history as the first Amateur Radio station on an American college campus.
    59
    Steve Sant Andrea, AG1YK
    Sky Chatting
    Who needs Internet chat rooms when you have Amateur Radio?
    60
    Brennan T. Price, N4QX
    Party Time on 40 Meters
    Come March 29, amateurs can expect to enjoy reduced interference.
    62
    S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA
    ARRL Board of Directors Sets Legislative Agenda, More at 2009 Annual Meeting
    The ARRL Board of Directors looks to the future at its January 16-17 meeting.
    66
    S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA
    Happenings
    Amateur Radio enforcement at the FCC; new leadership in West Gulf Division; ARRL Board releases mobile Amateur Radio policy statement; FCC News; more.
    QST Workbench
    72
    The Doctor is IN
    Baluns and system loss; power supplies connected in parallel; wires and antenna ­performance; more.
    74
    Steve Ford, WB8IMY
    Short Takes
    DX Engineering FCC050-H05-A Feed Line Current Choke
    75
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Experiment #75 -- Series to Parallel Conversion
    77
    Steve Ford, WB8IMY
    PSK -- 10 Years On
    Ten years after the debut of PSK, a look at a favorite mode of digitally savvy hams.
    78
    Ron Wagner, WD8SBB
    Superior Audio from a $5 Boom Arm Mic
    Enjoy the advantages of a boom mic -- without breaking the bank.
    81
    Steve Sant Andrea, AG1YK
    Hints & Kinks
    Acorn altitude apparatus; ladder line center insulator; more.
    Radiosport
    83
    Sean Kutzko, KX9X
    This Month in Contesting
    84
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Contest Corral
    85
    Jeremy Alexander, W7EME
    2008 ARRL International EME Competition Results
    86
    Sean Kutzko, KX9X
    Straight Key Night 2009
    87
    The 2009 IARU HF World Championships