[Troop139] [Rrc] QST Digital Edition - February 2015 & 2014 Year in Review

Sat Jan 10 02:33:14 EST 2015

Hi Folks!

I may have misunderstood the notion of “free” for QST for February.  I think it is “free” for ARRL members, of which I am one.  Sorry for the mistake.  If anyone wants to have one of my issues of QST to get a feel for the organization and the journal, please let me know and I can bring it to a Troop or Radio Club meeting.

Again, sorry for my mistake!

73,

Gordon, W2TTT

201.314.6964

From: Rrc [mailto:rrc-bounces at arcsquared.org] On Behalf Of J. Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2015 4:32 AM
To: 'Troop 139'; rrc at arcsquared.org; pcaresraces at yahoogroups.com; ComTechGroup at yahoogroups.com
Cc: 'Mike Lisenco N2YBB'
Subject: [Rrc] QST Digital Edition - February 2015 & 2014 Year in Review

Hi Folks!

You may want to read the FREE electronic edition of “QST” magazine by following the link below.

This month the national Amateur Radio association, The American Radio Relay League’s monthly membership publication “QST” magazine is being made available for free to those who would like to learn more about Amateur Radio and the organization itself.  There are many interesting articles to read and enjoy!

For the record, Nancy and I have been Life Members for a very long time!

:)

Yours in Scouting & Vy 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
201.314.6964

From: Noel Spears [mailto:noelspears at aol.com] 
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 11:57 PM
To: Noel Spears In Maywood
Subject: Fwd: QST Digital Edition - February 2015 & 2014 Year in Review

In case you did not see that the free QST digital edition for February was available:

Subject: QST Digital Edition - February 2015 & 2014 Year in Review

 <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201502/> 

February 2015 QST Digital Edition - Now Available

Go to this link and start reading: February 2015  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201502/> QST

 Inside this Issue...

The February issue of QST is overflowing with articles and columns you’re sure to enjoy!

*	How well does your transceiver’s noise reduction feature really work? Find out!
*	Build a shock-mounted boom microphone.
*	Make your homebrewed projects look like they were built in a factory.
*	Hunt down RF noise in your home.
… and much more

 Enjoy Content You Won’t Find in the Print Edition…

*	A video overview of the YouKits TJ2B handheld HF transceiver
*	A video overview of the Icom ID-5100A VHF/UHF FM transceiver

 <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201502/> 

QST is filled with the news and features you need to keep active in Amateur Radio. Enjoy this issue!

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ARRL members can read and download the digital edition of QST on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android tablets and phones. Read QST online or choose to download individual issues for offline reading.  The QST apps are FREE!
 <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.branded.arrl>  <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qst/id531766442?mt=8> 

                                  2014 Year in Review: QST Cover Plaque Award Winners

QST readers vote for the best articles in every issue at www.arrl.org/cover-plaque-poll. 
These were the winning articles in 2014…

J <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201401/index.php?startid=38> anuary 2014  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201401/index.php?startid=38> QST -  “Virtual Radar from a Digital TV Dongle” by Robert Nickels, W9RAN. Live tracking of aircraft by receiving and decoding microwave transmissions.

February 2014  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201402/index.php?startid=72> QST -  “Hiram Percy Maxim” by Chris Codella, W2PA. A look at the life of ARRL first president and co-founder Hiram Percy Maxim, W1AW.

March 2014  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201403/index.php?startid=40> QST - “Nested Loop Antennas” by G. Scott Davis, N3FJP.   A five band antenna that blends into the background.

 <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201404/index.php?startid=44> April 2014 QST   - “A 10 Meter Moxon Antenna” by Jay Slough, K4ZLE. An easy to build directional antenna.

May 2014  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201405/index.php?startid=36> QST -  “Fishing for DX with a Five Band Portable Antenna” by Barry L. Strickland, AB4QL. An unusual approach to a temporary HF antenna.

June 2014  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201406/index.php?startid=30> QST -  “A Portable 2-Element 6 Meter Quad Antenna” by Pete Rimmel, N8PR. Lots of gain when you need it.

 <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201407/index.php?startid=38> July 2014 QST -  “Using Triangular Waves to Test and Tune Linear Amplifiers” by John Stanley, K4ERO. Use an ordinary oscilloscope to measure amplifier performance.

 <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201408/index.php?startid=40> August 2014 QST  -  “Antenna Feed Line Control Box” by Phil Salas, AD5X. Protect your station and manage your feed lines with one device.

September 2014  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201409/index.php?startid=30> QST -  “Antenna Masts: Safety and Selection” by Don Daso, K4ZA. Choose the right mast to support your antenna.

October 2014  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201410/index.php?startid=34> QST -  “Extended Double Zepp Yagi Antenna” by William Alsup, N6XMW. Turn a classic wire antenna into a Yagi.

November 2014  <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201411/index.php?startid=40> QST -  “Add USB Connectivity to Your Kantronics KPC-3” by David Martin, K5DCM.  Update this popular packet radio TNC.

 <http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201412/index.php?startid=30> December 2014 QST-  “A 1500 W Centennial Amplifier for the 80 – 6 Meter Bands” by Ralph Crumrine, N0KC. An 8877 triode amplifier for added punch. 

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