Eclectic Tech

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ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 67 Aug 25, 2022

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Synchronizing clocks with cosmic rays; generating power with graphene; "vascular" antennas; listening to VLF signals with the NASA Inspire project (https://theinspireproject.org) receiver kit.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 66 Aug 11, 2022

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VARAC -- a new way to chat digitally on HF; antennas for Europa; beaming power from Earth orbit.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 65 Jul 28, 2022

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A discussion with lightning protection expert Ron Block, NR2B.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 64 Jul 14, 2022

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Norm Fusaro, W3IZ, discusses his experience with antenna system "downsizing."

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 63 Jun 30, 2022

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The Carrington Event of 1859 ranks among the most intense solar eruptions in recorded history. As we approach the peak of the current Solar Cycle, which is estimated to occur in 2026, could it happen again?

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 62 Jun 16, 2022

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What's old is new again: Coherent CW. David Kazdan, AD8Y, explains how his research group at Case Western Reserve University is adapting this vintage mode for a 21st century application.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech -- Episode 61 Jun 02, 2022

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Hamvention 2022 roundup with Pascal Villeneuve, VA2PV, the QST magazine Product Review editor.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 60 May 19, 2022

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Dr Brian Callahan, AD2BA, discusses a proposal to embed data into SSTV images. Also, "lens" antennas for UHF and above.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech - Episode 59 May 05, 2022

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ARRL's Radiosport Manager Bart Jahnke, W9JJ, describes a brand new on-the-air contest for digital communicators that will debut on June 4.

Also, coming on the heels of 5G technology, 6G has appeared on the horizon.

ARRL's Eclectic Tech -- Episode 58 Apr 21, 2022

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