QST s popular column, Hints & Kinks, brings together the best of Amateur Radio tips and techniques--antennas, weekend projects, shack accessories and operating. This 17th edition of Hints and Kinks for the Radio Amateur includes all of those contributions published from 2003 and 2004 QSTs. In addition, you ll find articles included from the columns The Doctor is IN and Hands-On Radio. Use these items to learn more about a new mode, or to find your next construction project!ContentsEquipment Tips and Mods Batteries and Other Power Sources Mobile and Portable Stations Software and Computers Troubleshooting / Test Gear Restoration Construction / Maintenance Antenna Systems Operating Around the Shack Interference (RFI / EMI) Hands-On Radio by N0AX--NEW FEATURE! Units of Measure and Equivalents Schematic SymbolsPlus more emphasis on mobile and portable stationsPlus an updated list of abbreviations - from Amzon