Archive - National Communications Magazine

HOBBY RADIO: CES isn't the showcase of the past

Only a few minor things of interest for radio hobbyists at this year's big tech show

Jan 12 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

HOBBY RADIO: NatCom's top stories of 2024

These three articles generated our largest number of views last year

Jan 5 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

December 2024

BASIC HAM RADIO: ’Twas the Flight Before Christmas

Or: A Ham’s Midwinter’s Night Scene

Dec 24, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

CB RADIO: Using crystals before 40, or even 23 channels

NatCom Rewind: Plug-in crystals limited the number of citizens band frequencies you could transmit on

Dec 22, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

SCANNING: Whistler apparently out of business

Website is down; phones disconnected; emails unanswered; inventory gone

Dec 13, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

SCANNING: 'Tis the season to listen to stores

Holiday shoppers create an additional demand on retail outlets; tune in all the action with your scanner

Dec 5, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

SCANNING: Check out some interesting vintage scanners

These radios have unusual and unique features that you may remember

Dec 1, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

November 2024

HOBBY RADIO: 2024 holiday gift guide for radio hobbyists

Take a spin through our suggestions for scanners and CB, GMRS and shortwave radios to brighten your year end

Nov 24, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

SCANNING: Photographing antennas and tower sites

FEATURED PHOTOS: Ever catch yourself snapping skyhooks? This is our new feature sharing digital images

Nov 11, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

October 2024

CB RADIO: Here's what you can find on all 40 channels

NatCom Rewind: Each CB channel has a unique history on how it's been used over the decades

Oct 27, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

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Roger Dumont Jr.

AM/FM/TV DXing: Slight decline in dwindling number of USA broadcast stations

FCC reports fewer stations went off the air in third quarter of 2024

Oct 20, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

GMRS: How do you identify on the air?

Can you use unit numbers? When do you use your call sign?

Oct 7, 2024 •

Chuck Gysi | N2DUP

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