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Building a Better On-Ramp to DXCC
Why I Proposed a Participation and Progressive Engagement Framework Through LoTW By Bill Shell, ...
A More Connected ARRL
Transparency, Participation, and Accountability By Bill Shell, N6WS ARRL faces many of the same ...
If the League Went Dark Tomorrow: A Case for ARRL Reform, Not Replacement
Updated October 8, 2026 By Bill Shell, N6WS The central question is not whether ARRL should exis...
Request for Copies of ARRL DXCC Rules (Country List Editions)
To complete the historical record of DXCC Rules evolution, copies of the ARRL DXCC Rules as publi...
Lessons Learned
1. Verticals Work on 160mEven a modest vertical can dramatically outperform compromise antennas o...
Station Diagram
Tree line / pasture Vertical #1 Vertical #2 MA...
Choke at each Antenna
Phasing Relay Box with 2:1 Transformer
K9AY Modified Controller
East Antenna Mount
Radiation Pattern Comparison
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Final Thoughts
What began as a simple attempt to replace a sloper turned into a much more interesting Topband pr...
Technical Sidebar
How the Phasing System Works A phased vertical system uses two or more antennas spaced apart and ...
Newsletter Article
A Simple Topband Upgrade That Made a Big Difference By Bill N6WS So where do I start? The need fo...