The solar cycle is peaking with the higher bands bursting of activity! That old saying that you can work anything using just a “wet noodle” came to mind for this
Boost Your X6200 DX Mic Audio!
Considering that the X6200 is a portable radio with QRP-level power, properly adjusting the microphone sound can make a big difference in reaching farther, as it enhances the signal-to-noise ratio.
Working a DXCC Award from a City Apartment
Some hams living in the city abandon the amateur radio hobby because a city home or apartment building is perceived to be very “HF-unfriendly.” It is true that a