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N0AX

2/14/2015

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Episode 029 - Ward Silver - N0AX

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Ward Silver, N0AX, is the author of the QST magazine column, “Hands-On Radio”, editor of ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications, and author of many books on amateur radio, including the ARRL License Manuals, The ARRL Antenna Book, and Ham Radio for Dummies.  Ward is the consummate ham radio "Elmer" and uses his many books and articles to teach all facets of ham radio to all of us.  In the podcast, Ward describes his ham radio beginnings and his amateur radio journey. He also offers practical advice to new and returning hams.

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First License: WN0GQP,  Novice 1972
  • Later: WB0GQP, General Class
  • Upgraded to Extra:  N0AX, 1975

Elmer: Bill Ogrowski, WB0DYV (now KJ7PC)

First rig:  Heathkit HW-16 and HG10B VFO, J38 Telegraph key, 40 meter dipole

Current rig: Twin Kenwood TS-590S, Ameritron AL80B Amplifier, SO2R Box - Ward operates two identical rigs for contesting to allow checking out other bands or operating split.  

Favorite operating modes: competitive contesting, digital modes

BSEE from Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Ham radio club - W0EEE

Vashon Island, WA

Vashon-Maury Island Radio Club

Western Washington DX Club

St Charles Amateur Radio Club WBØHSI

World Radiosport Team Championship - one of the founders. First contest in Seattle, WA, 1990.

YASME Foundation - Ward is current president.  YASME is a non-profit organized to conduct scientific and education projects related to Amateur Radio, especially in developing countries.

Kure Atol KC7 DxPedition 2005

Honors:
  • Bill Orr Technical Writing Award (2003)
  • Dayton Hamvention's "Amateur of the Year" for 2008

Books: A full list of Ward Silver books at Amazon

Columns:
QST Magazine, “Hands On Radio”
Nuts and Volts Magazine

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Heathkit HW-16 80, 40 and 15 Meter Transceiver
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Kenwood TS-590S Transceiver 160 - 6 meters
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Kure Atoll DxPedition, 2005
Ward is front row, second from left
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N0AX Ham Shack
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Douglas WA1SFH link
2/14/2015 08:12:53 am

Please note that in today's Podcast the photo of his first rig, an Heathkit HW-16, indicates it to be a 2 band radio.
This is an error.
The HW-16 is a THREE BAND radio: 80m, 40m, 15m.
I should know... I built one and had crystals for all three bands... until I built the external VFO kit. ;-)

73 Douglas WA1SFH

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Eric 4Z1UG
2/15/2015 12:24:04 am

Douglas - thanks for catching my error. I had the HW-16 as a novice 42 years ago. I loved the rig, but never used it on 15 meters. I just forgot. I hope to buy one again for trips down memory lane.

Thanks for listening and contributing!

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Elwood Downey
2/20/2015 01:28:54 pm

Excellent episode. I think Ward said he had the ARRL Handbook on his kindle. I would like to know where that is available.

73, Elwood, WB0OEW

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Eric 4Z1UG
2/21/2015 05:27:22 am

The CD for the Handbook is in the back cover of the handbook itself. You get it when you buy the book.

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Fabio Spelta
7/7/2020 05:02:36 pm

I bought the kindle edition of the book and thus there's no CD attached. I wonder how I can download its content 🤔

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