January 8 2026 #493 - ARRL Handbook? | W3GMS Roundtable
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January 8 2026 #493 - ARRL Handbook? | W3GMS Roundtable
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About this listen
In this episode of the 985 Roundtable comes from the W3GMS 146.985 MHz repeater and centers on a deceptively simple question that opens the door to amateur radio history: Do you own an ARRL Handbook—and if not, what radio books shaped your learning?
Operators from across Pennsylvania, the U.S., and Canada share perspectives on classic and modern technical references, from early ARRL handbooks and antenna texts to commercial licensing manuals, vintage tube-era engineering books, and modern digital libraries. The discussion highlights how knowledge has been passed down through generations of radio operators, how learning styles have shifted from print to digital, and why foundational theory still matters.
The conversation also weaves in updates from the field day site, antenna work in progress, Winter Field Day planning, repeater activity, and community events. As always, the tone is informal, educational, and collaborative, reflecting the mentoring culture that defines the 985 Roundtable.
Format: Open roundtable discussion
Net: 985 Roundtable on W3GMS 146.985 MHz
Recorded: January 8, 2026
Host: Joe, W3GMS