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73 Amateur Radio Today – October 1978<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Issue Contents:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DXpeditioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– a “how to” guide …… WA2VMS 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VHF On Your Frequency Counter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– an easy-to-build prescaler …… WB0KLH 34<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The KM1CC Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– hams celebrate Marconi’s miracle …… WA1JWD 38<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good News!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– easy autoranging for your counter …… Lassagne 44<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mighty Mods for the 820S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– more power and convenience …… K4FK WA4KIL 48<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving Heath’s HT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– a hall-dozen swell mods …… WA6TLK 54<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– a versatile TT system …… WB2MPZ 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oddball Splits and the IC-22S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– work any repeater …… W6YUY 64<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Ham Radio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– part VI …… W9CI 68<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reusing Coax Connectors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– worthwhile salvage job …… W0FEV 72<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building From Magazine Articles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– the breadboard\/wire-wrap way …… WA7NEV 74<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super Simple TT Generator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– uses almost no components …… WA6AFX 78<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Microstrip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– magical PC technique explained …… N6TX 80<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low-pass Filler Primer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– tells all …… K2OAW 98<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hello Hamdom!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– a Cber makes the switch …… WN3NNY 102<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More “Coming Of Age”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

…… VE3FLE 103<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rejuvenate A Pawnee!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– put it on 2 …… K4GRT W4IEV 104<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High Seas Adventure -ham Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– part I …… WA6FEI 112<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build A Better Beeper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– variable time-interval generator …… W3QVZ 122<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DMM Buyer’s Guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– expert tells all …… McClellan 126<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Triple Threat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– Microlog’s RTTY Morse and ASCII system …… K3CMY 130<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ultimate T-hunt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– repeater jammer foiled again …… WB6JPI 136<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two Meter HT Survey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– data on 21 rigs …… K5XY 142<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interrupts Made Easy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– for 8080\/s-100 users …… WB6LOA 146<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use A Computer? Who Me?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– yes you! …… WB2HJD 154<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bird Watching in BASIC Land<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– another use for your micro …… K6EW 156<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Computers and the Real World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– practical D\/a and A\/d conversion …… WlFZA 161<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World’s Cheapest QSLs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– BASIC program keeps your log too …… WA7VZR 166<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Long-term Effects of Working with ICs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– learn the five warning signs …… WA2SUT\/nNN0ZVB 182<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lady Saw Red<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– if the shoe fits …… WB4ZVZ 184<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Frugal Alternative<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– home-brew an HT charger …… W8FX\/4 186<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLL Techniques<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– a practical guide …… Earnshaw 188<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build A TTY Tester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– works for TTL-compatible printers too …… K7YZZ 198<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s A Ham’s World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– show this one to a non-amateur …… K2HTO 210<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attention. Weather Watchers!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– advanced circuitry for WEFAX processing …… Cawthon 218<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interchangeable Test Leads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– individuality has limits …… K2MPJ 249<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happiness Is A Smart Scanner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– mods for the PBM\/aWE FMSC-l …… K8JS 250<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tweaking Your Linear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– the right way to tune it …… W5VSR 252<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CB to 10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– part XII convert a Kraco PLL rig …… W1PI 254<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuned Circuits In Your Junk Box<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– making do with what’s on hand …… W3KBM 256<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Support Your Local Fire Chief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– hams and the safety services …… W1FYR 258<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved Scanner for the VHF\/one plus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– a $4.00 mod does it …… W7AAY 262<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Perfect Power Supply?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– well …almost …… WB3BUU\/8\/k8UR 268<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile Security Blanket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– remote control for older rigs …… WA1RTD 270<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Adventures of the IC-22S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– our hero gets offset flexibility …… W6WUT 274<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antenna Design: Something New!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– controlled-current distribution …… W4FD W4ATE 282<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build An Audible Transistor Tester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

– it’s a CPO too …… WB7NZG\/dA1DB 291<\/p>\n\n\n