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    November 2008
    Volume 92    Number 11
    Technical
    30
    Earl Schlenk, WĜES
    The Anatomy of a Homebrew Project
    You don't have to have a degree in engineering to build your own gear. As long as you have the desire to have fun (a modicum of patience doesn't hurt), you can do it!
    33
    Steve Gradijan, WB5KIA
    Greening Up Your Station
    Save a bit of green by going green in the shack.
    36
    Larry Coyle, K1QW
    A Modular Receiver for Exploring the LF/VLF Bands
    Part 1 of how to explore the lower regions of the spectrum in two easy steps.
    40
    Jim Kocsis, WA9PYH
    A Coax Bulkhead for Any Weather
    You don't need to compromise on your lightning protection just because you live in a cold environment.
    43
    Mike Bryce, WB8VGE
    The Universal Keying Module
    Key up that old linear from your modern transceiver with this easy-to-build device.
    46
    Mark Wilson, K1RO
    Product Review
    Battery boost regulators from TG Electronics and MFJ Enterprises; GAP Hear It speaker; West Mountain Radio's CLRspkr.
    News and Features
    9
    It Seems to Us: The Next Time Could Be Different
    12
    Joel P. Kleinman, N1BKE
    This Just In
    HQ staffer NN1N visits Ham Fair, Guam; Inside HQ; Media Hits; more.
    54
    Stephen Rudin, W1WSN, and Kris Merschrod, KA2OIG
    Overcoming Antenna Restrictions
    How two hams -- using education and cooperation -- successfully dealt with their local governments and obtained permission to construct antenna support structures.
    58
    Steve Ford, WB8IMY
    Zero to 60 (Meters) in Five Seconds
    Get ready to enjoy one of Amateur Radio's newest bands!
    59
    Norm Fusaro, W3IZ
    Pizza, Macaroni, Contest
    An ARRL staffer represents the League in Italy and had a buon tempo, showing that DXing, contesting and friendship are not re-stricted to American hams.
    61
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Frequency Measuring Test 2008
    This annual event provides a way for hams around the world to test their ability to measure transmitted signals.
    62
    Allen Pitts, W1AGP
    Say Thanks to a Reporter with a Nomination for the Leonard Award
    Know of a reporter who did an outstanding job covering a story that featured Amateur Radio? Let us know!
    63
    S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA
    Happenings
    Hams along Gulf Coast, Carolinas, inland, assist when storms pound wide area; Brennan Price, N4QX, returns to ARRL; nominations sought for 2008 International Humanitarian Award; more.
    QST Workbench
    70
    The Doctor is IN
    Bands or frequencies?; receiving with non-resonant antennas; raising window line above ground; more.
    72
    Steve Ford, WB8IMY
    Short Takes
    Antennas.us 70 cm Satellite Antenna
    73
    Geoff Haines, N1GY
    A Wireless PTT Switch for Mobile Operations
    Using this PTT switch will let you keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel while you're on the air.
    76
    Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR
    Getting on the Air
    Making that dc distribution system uninterruptible.
    78
    Carl Oldberg, AD7LA; Terry Ryan, KE7GRV, and Fred Zimmermann, N7PJN
    Some Thoughts on Solar Trackers
    Using photovoltaic panels in the field.
    79
    Joel R. Hallas, W1ZR
    Short Takes
    TransWorld Adventurer Portable Antenna
    80
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Experiment #70 -- Three-Terminal Regulators
    82
    Steve Sant Andrea, WB2GYK
    Hints & Kinks
    Radiosport
    85
    Sean Kutzko, KX9X
    This Month in Contesting
    86
    H. Ward Silver, NĜAX
    Contest Corral
    87
    ARRL 160 Meter Contest Announcement
    87
    ARRL 10 Meter Contest Announcement