{"id":1143,"date":"2020-11-09T13:16:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T18:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/?page_id=1143"},"modified":"2023-11-28T09:56:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T14:56:12","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>My name is <a href=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/rick-blythe-author\/\">Rick Blythe<\/a>, and I am the owner and principal author of Radio-Hobbyist.com, where you find my articles about ham radio and shortwave listening.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Me-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Rick Blythe\" class=\"wp-image-1093\" title=\"[]\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Me-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Me-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Me-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Me-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Me-660x495.jpg 660w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Me.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/rick-blythe-author\/\">Rick Blythe<\/a> VE3CNU<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Radio Hobbyist follows me (<a href=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/rick-blythe-author\/\">Rick Blythe<\/a>), a ham radio operator (VE3CNU) as I test various gear out in different situations, comparing one radio against another, or making recommendations for radio equipment and methods. Videos range from Ham Radio to shortwave and action-band scanning, with a little Utility DXing thrown in too. Lots of exclusive stuff, and the occasional cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-visible-labels is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-1 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/richard-blythe-5229791ba\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RadioHobbyistCOM\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-twitter  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ve3cnu\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-youtube  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/RadioHobbyist\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M21.8,8.001c0,0-0.195-1.378-0.795-1.985c-0.76-0.797-1.613-0.801-2.004-0.847c-2.799-0.202-6.997-0.202-6.997-0.202 h-0.009c0,0-4.198,0-6.997,0.202C4.608,5.216,3.756,5.22,2.995,6.016C2.395,6.623,2.2,8.001,2.2,8.001S2,9.62,2,11.238v1.517 c0,1.618,0.2,3.237,0.2,3.237s0.195,1.378,0.795,1.985c0.761,0.797,1.76,0.771,2.205,0.855c1.6,0.153,6.8,0.201,6.8,0.201 s4.203-0.006,7.001-0.209c0.391-0.047,1.243-0.051,2.004-0.847c0.6-0.607,0.795-1.985,0.795-1.985s0.2-1.618,0.2-3.237v-1.517 C22,9.62,21.8,8.001,21.8,8.001z M9.935,14.594l-0.001-5.62l5.404,2.82L9.935,14.594z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I received my amateur radio license in 1992 in Canada, and have the highest level of license one can attain (advanced with Morse code).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since August 2000 I have enjoyed building websites as a side hustle to my daytime job in IT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Radio Hobbyist blog began as a Blogspot blog as the platform was free and popular at the time. 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You can <a href=\"\/contact-us\/\">contact me here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N-vxv_Hpyos\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Amateur radio<\/strong>, also known as <strong>ham radio<\/strong>, is a hobby that allows individuals to communicate with each other using radio frequencies. Some of the benefits of ham radio include the ability to communicate with others locally and around the world, the opportunity to learn about electronics and radio technology, and the ability to provide a valuable public service during emergencies when other forms of communication may be unavailable. Ham radio can also be a fun and social hobby, allowing individuals to meet and connect with others who share their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hamshack.jpg\" alt=\"My Ham Shack\" class=\"wp-image-1491\" style=\"width:600px;height:450px\" title=\"[]\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hamshack.jpg 800w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hamshack-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hamshack-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/hamshack-660x495.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The amateur radio service (<em>amateur service<\/em> and amateur satellite<em> service<\/em>) is established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through the Radio Regulations. National governments regulate the technical and operational characteristics of transmissions and issue individual station licenses with a unique identifying call sign, which must be used in all transmissions. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qsl-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"VE3CNU QSL card\" class=\"wp-image-1094\" style=\"width:512px;height:329px\" title=\"[]\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qsl-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qsl-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qsl-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qsl-1536x987.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qsl-660x424.jpg 660w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/qsl.jpg 1654w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Amateur operators must hold an amateur radio license which is obtained by passing a government test demonstrating adequate technical radio knowledge and legal knowledge of the host government&#8217;s radio regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Radio amateurs are limited to the use of small frequency bands, the amateur radio bands, allocated throughout the radio spectrum, but within these bands are allowed to transmit on any frequency using a variety of voice, text, image, and data communications modes. This enables communication across a city, region, country, continent, the world, or even into space. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hqdefault-20.jpg\" alt=\"Flex Maestro\" class=\"wp-image-1240\" title=\"[]\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hqdefault-20.jpg 480w, https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/hqdefault-20-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In many countries, amateur radio operators may also send, receive, or relay radio communications between computers or transceivers connected to secure virtual private networks on the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"rank-math-contact-info show-name show-organization_description show-email show-address show-hours show-phone show-additional_info show-map\"><div class=\"rank-math-contact-section rank-math-contact-name\">\t\t<h4 class=\"rank-math-name\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/radio-hobbyist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Amazon-Store.jpg\">Rick Blythe<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"rank-math-contact-section rank-math-contact-organization_description\"><\/div><div class=\"rank-math-contact-section rank-math-contact-email\">\t\t<div class=\"rank-math-email\">\n\t\t\t<label>Email:<\/label>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:rickblythe@gmail.com\">rickblythe@gmail.com<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"rank-math-contact-section rank-math-contact-address\">\t\t<label>Address:<\/label>\n\t\t<address>\n\t\t\t <span class=\"contact-address-locality\">Ancaster<\/span>, <span class=\"contact-address-region\">Ontario<\/span> <span class=\"contact-address-postalcode\">L9G 3Z4<\/span>\t\t<\/address>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"rank-math-contact-section rank-math-contact-hours\"><\/div><div 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