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Now Online! The most recent digital editions of QST, On the Air, QEX, and NCJ

Read Digital Issues Now June QST   Simple, Small 2- and 6-Meter Yagis Joe Reisert, W1JR   These “Simple, Small 2- and 6-Meter Yagis” by Joe Reisert, W1JR, offer not only gain, but also an improved radiation pattern thanks to an additional director and careful element spacing. Read QST May/June On the Air Drive-on Antenna Mast Mount Craig LaBarge, WB3GCK   The warmer months are prime time for portable operating. Craig LaBarge’s, WB3GCK, “Drive-on Antenna Mast Mount” is easy to build and will keep a telescoping mounting pole securely in place. Read On the Air May/June QEX HF SSTV Transmitter Anthony Le Cren, F4GOH/KF4GOH   Hams with interests in computer science and SSTV, the “HF SSTV Transmitter” by Anthony Le Cren F4GOH/KF4GOH, is the project for you! It uses an ESP32-CAM (or a similarly inexpensive module) and a programmable DDS to send periodic SSTV images. Read QEX May/June NCJ On Becoming a Big Gun Ron Schwartz, VE3VN   If you’ve ever sat at your modest station and wondered how the other half lives, “On Becoming a Big Gun,” by Ron Schwartz, VE3VN, describes some of the surprises and satisfactions that come with setting up, operating, and maintaining a large station. Read NCJ On the Air Podcast This year’s Dayton Hamvention®, coming up May 17 – 19 in Xenia, Ohio, will be extra special — it is also the 2024 ARRL National Convention. ARRL Director of Marketing & Innovation Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, joins this month’s podcast to share details about ARRL-sponsored activities at the show, including several of the ARRL-sponsored forums and the Youth Rally. Premieres May 9 2024 ARRL National Convention   Visit the ARRL booth to meet ARRL officials and staff. Get a bonus gift when you join, renew, or extend your ARRL membership. Shop the latest ARRL publications, supplies, and official 2024 Field Day merchandise. Get There ARRL Events App In partnership with Hamvention®, we are offering a free app to help attendees navigate the event. The app includes Hamvention’s full program, so attendees can browse and schedule forums, find affiliated events, and preview the list of exhibitors. During the event, follow the hourly prize drawings, browse site maps, and more. Download Now Upcoming Conventions Dayton Hamvention® | May 17 – 19, 2024 ARRL National Convention, Xenia, Ohio   SEA-PAC | May 31 – June 2, 2024 ARRL Northwestern Division Convention, Seaside, Oregon   On Air Events International Digital Contest | June 1 – 2, 2024   June VHF | June 8 – 10, 2024   Kids Day | June 15, 2024   ARRL Field Day | June 22 – 23, 2024

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