WARC Bands: Origin, History and the Gentlemen’s Code
In amateur radio, not all HF bands are equal. Some are wide, crowded, and heavily…
The Dunning-Kruger Curve: What Amateur Radio Reveals About Overconfidence, Toxic Authority, and the Cost of Never Learning
There is a peculiar moment that most licensed amateur radio operators can recall with either…
Mencari Arah Kiblat dari Semenanjung Malaysia Menggunakan Kompas Bearing Oleh 9M2PJU
Mengetahui arah kiblat yang tepat adalah tanggungjawab setiap Muslim sebelum mendirikan solat. Di zaman serba…
Malaysian Coordinate Systems: Kertau, Datum, Map Projections, GDM2000, and GDM2020
Introduction If you have ever tried to overlay an old Malaysian topographic map onto a…
Amateur Radio and the Spirit Behind It
Amateur radio is often misunderstood by modern society, especially in countries where technology is seen…
The Anatomy of a Lid: History, Psychology, and Evolution of Amateur Radio’s Ultimate Insult
In the close-knit world of amateur radio, reputation is currency. Across the bands, operators are…
Why “Model First, Then Measure” Beats Guesswork in Amateur Radio Antenna Design
Have you ever built an antenna, and it didn't work as well as you thought?…
The Ultimate Handheld Walkie-Talkie Guide for Amateur Radio Beginners
Whether you call it a Handy Talkie (HT) or a walkie-talkie, a handheld transceiver is…
Learning CW for the Beginner Amateur Radio Operator: Hear the Music, Not the Math
Learning Morse code, or CW, feels like learning a new language. And it is. The…