The WAS on a lightbulb legend. Created on 8/9/2012 24 votes, 0 comments, 220 views At the risk of being shot for bringing up such a question, is it possible to get Worked All States on a lightbulb? Givens: Standard 150w incandescent bulb, <50' any feedline, up 35', 100w, and your choice of modes- CW, digital, whatever. Comments? Pure silliness, don't waste my time! (You will be shot.) Possible, barely. Heck yes! Very possible. Sounds like a challenge... View Results Options

Arduino Created on 3/15/2012 28 votes, 0 comments, 150 views Have you ever tried using an "Arduino" microcontroller by itself or in a project? Yes! I built a...(comment) Whats an "Arduino"? I have used another microcontroller. (specify) View Results Options

10 meters Created on 11/29/2011 44 votes, 0 comments, 487 views Who has been taking advantage of the recent 10m openings? I am! 10m is becoming useful. Nah, the action is still on the lower bands. I don't own a 10m radio. There has been a 10m opening? View Results Options

Interesting Mobile Contact Created on 8/23/2011 33 votes, 0 comments, 231 views What has been your most interesting "ride" when making a mobile contact? (and comment) Bicycle or Trike Motorcycle Car or Truck Foot (hiking) Airplane, Ultralight, Parachute Ship or Boat Other (please explain) View Results Options

Power usage Created on 3/26/2011 49 votes, 0 comments, 298 views Do you attempt to use the minimum power possible in your amateur communications? Yes, I always follow that rule! No, I run what I have. Power to the people! You can turn the power down? View Results Options

Power Reform Created on 3/25/2011 44 votes, 0 comments, 289 views To foster innovation and the technical skills of the amateur radio community, should the power levels of all non-emergency related communications be limited to 100 watts? Yes, it will force us to learn to communicate more efficiently. No, it would serve no purpose, leave the current power levels alone. View Results Options

Ham Radio or Net? Created on 3/17/2011 59 votes, 0 comments, 925 views If you had to give up ham radio or the internet forever which would you give up? I would give up the internet.(sadly) I would (gasp) give up ham radio(followed by an intense mourning period). I would become a recluse and live under a bridge if I had to give up either. View Results Options

Higher or more efficiency? Created on 3/17/2011 37 votes, 0 comments, 280 views If you could only choose between a low efficiency antenna at 200ft and a high efficiency antenna at ground level(say 10ft), which would you choose? High effiency at ground level(10ft). Low effiency at 200ft. View Results Options