Arrl Hints & Kinks

QST s popular column, Hints & Kinks, brings together the best of Amateur Radio tips and techniques–antennas, weekend projects, shack accessories and operating. This 17th edition of Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur includes all of those contributions published from 2003 and 2004 QSTs. In addition, you ll find articles included from the columns The Doctor is IN and Hands-On Radio. Use these items to learn more about a new mode, or to find your next construction project!

Contents

Equipment Tips and Mods
Batteries and Other Power Sources
Mobile and Portable Stations
Software and Computers
Troubleshooting / Test Gear
Restoration
Construction / Maintenance
Antenna Systems
Operating
Around the Shack
Interference (RFI / EMI)
Hands-On Radio by N0AX–NEW FEATURE!
Units of Measure and Equivalents
Schematic Symbols
Plus more emphasis on mobile and portable stations
Plus an updated list of abbreviations