An Oggie asks why his radio draws so much more power than the 100 watts it puts out. The answer lies in using linear final power amps in the Class A, Class B, or Class AB category. Learn more!
Antenna
SD330 HF Screwdriver Mobile Antenna
SD330 HF Screwdriver Mobile Antenna Specifications: Bands: 3.5 – 30MHz Power Supply voltage & current: DC 12v 100mA Max Power Rating: 200W… Read more
Tuner free directional HF Multiband Field Expedient Antenna kit
Description: This 10-80 Meter Multiband FEA (Field Expedient Antenna) Kit enables you to customize your Alpha Multiband HF Antenna. The kit can then b… Read more
HFV16: Dipole Antenna – Diamond Antenna
Diamond Antenna – HFV16: Dipole Antenna Length: Approx. 4.6m / Weight: Approx. 2.2kg Frequency: 18 MHz (16m) Max.power rating: 200W (SSB), 70W… Read more
Light Beam Plus Antenna – LBP-20M
The support structure of the Light Beam Plus Antenna series is very different from that of any other antenna that is currently on the market. Manufact… Read more
3-Element 3-Band Mini-Beam from ZX-Yagi
3-Element 3-Band Mini-Beam from ZX-Yagi Better have a small one than none…. Compact built and light-weight 3-band antenna for 10, 15 and 20m. Ab… Read more
Review
Best HF Ham Radio Under $1000 – 6 Best HF Transceivers 2020
What is the Best HF Radio for under $1000 for the new Ham Radio Operator in 2020? This list of 6 transceivers that I would recommend to new Ham Radio… Read more
Comparing the RFinder H1and M1 Devices
In this episode, I talk about the 2 RFinder devices – the original H1, and the new M1. The M1 is now my daily carry Smartphone and 2-way radio…. Read more
New Elecraft Gear – Interview
Elecraft “Fiori Films Presents Ham Radio TV: New Elecraft Gear @ Pacificon 2018. In this video Kevin N6VLF, interviews Eric / WA6HHQ… Read more
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Yaesu FT-818 – Unboxing [ Video ]
The new FT-818 incorporates all the many basic and attractive features of the ever-popular FT-817ND while providing upgrades desired by many existing… Read more
Is Your SWR Meter Being Honest With You? – Ham Radio Basics–Jim Heath W6LG
“The answer may surprise you. There is some distortion in the audio towards the end of the video. Read more
Equipment
Little Boy — An LDMOS HF Amplifier
Little Boy — AN LDMOS HF Amplifier by W6KANI recently watched the movie Fat Man and Little Boy, a 1989 great movie about the Manhattan project a… Read more
RSA306 USB Spectrum Analyzer
A full-featured spectrum analyzer for less than half the price of a conventional unit. It’s compact, weighs just 1.3 pounds, takes little space on you… Read more
Ameritron ALS-500M MOBILE AMP, 500W SOLID STATE, REMOTE READY, 12V,US
Ameritron mobile no tune Solid State Amplifier –Mobile no tune Solid State Amplifier – uses four rugged 2SC2879 high power linear RF power… Read more
News
FCC Notice: What You CAN And CANNOT Do With Ham Radio
FCC Notice: What You CAN And CANNOT Do With Ham Radio Read more
ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio
For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of com… Read more
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FCC Warns Amateur Radio Operators To Not Commit Crimes [ VIDEO]
“In a bizzare warning issued by the FCC and followed by a warning from the Association for Amateur Radio, The ARRL, ham are warned on a Sunday m… Read more
Amateur & Personal Radio Users Reminded Not to Use Radios in Crimes
Full Title: Warning: Amateur and Personal Radio Services Licensees and Operators May Not Use Radio Equipment to Commit or Facilitate Criminal Act… Read more
SL8SUB – 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign
Here is a brief information release regarding Radio SL8SUB, the 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign: The 1st Submarine F… Read more
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