I and co-author David Sawicki, WA3DS, just finished the Ham Radio Reference. The book contains an extensive glossary of amateur radio terms, as well as some operating aids, Part 97 rules, and technical information.

Hams can sometimes be hesitant to notify others when their signal isn’t quite up to snuff or when they’re off frequency. After a recent contact, I’ve decided that I’m always going to mention this to someone that I’m in contact with.

In recent message to his Northwest Division membership, Mike Ritz, W7VO, described a program that he’s trying to get the ARRL to take on—the Clean Signal Initiative.