Doug Nix

This is post 26 of 26 in the series “Amateur Radio” Posts about my adventures in amateur radio.

This is post 25 of 26 in the series “Amateur Radio” Posts about my adventures in amateur radio.

I'm beginning my studies for the Advanced Amateur Radio Certificate and the CW (Morse code) endorsement, diving deeper into the theory and craft behind radio communication.

This is post 23 of 26 in the series “Amateur Radio” Posts about my adventures in amateur radio.

This post looks back on my journey from childhood curiosity about radios and electronics, through a career in engineering, to rediscovering that sense of wonder while earning my amateur radio qualification.

This post explores the regulatory foundations of amateur radio, from the ITU’s global framework to Canada’s Radiocommunication Act and ISED policies.

This post explores the essential safety principles every new amateur radio operator should understand, from electrical hazards and grounding fundamentals to RF exposure and lightning protection.

This post explores the practical and technical realities of radio-frequency interference, blending lessons from Al Penney’s RAC Basic course with my own experience in machinery EMC testing and functional safety.

This post is my deep dive into what makes radio receivers tick, inspired by Al Penney’s Chapter 14 and grounded in both theory and the hands-on lessons I learned back on the Hammond shop floor.

This is post 17 of 26 in the series “Amateur Radio” Posts about my adventures in amateur radio.