Radio Signals: What happens if there’s a hill in the way?
“Let us understand what happens if you have a hill or mountain in the way of your radio signal...
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DIAMOND VX-30 Antenna Review
DIAMOND VX-30 Peter Waters G3OJV, explains why the Diamond VX-30 could be the ideal antenna for those new to...
ISM Packet Decoder Plugin For SDR Sharp – RTL 433
Here we take a look at the RTL433 Plugin for SDR Sharp, making it easy to decode ISM RF...
Increase in unidentified intruders
IARUMS newsletter IARU Monitoring System (IARUMS) Region 1 newsletter reports an increase in unidentified intruders in the amateur radio...
I’m an Intern at ARRL Headquarters!
“I’m Jherica Goodgame, KI5HTA, and I’m a 2022 summer intern at ARRL HQ. Join me while I show you...
10 Reasons Why GMRS is NOT Better Than Ham Radio
“This video is a response to a video I saw by @NotaRubicon Productions where he claims that GMRS is...
RFI from Solar Inverter
RFI from Solar Inverter Lee, KI5ODH, built an off grid solar system for his station. But he is having...
Antenna on Sloping Ground – What happens?
“Various terrain and Antennas: You can make the slope work to your advantage. I know your next question already....
Expert Linear 1.5-FA Solid State Amplifier [ Hamvention ]
Solid State Amplifier Powerful: 1.5 kW typ. (+/- 0.5dB) Very Light: about 10 kgs (about 22 lbs). Very Small:...
ADSB Exchange Deluxe Dual SDR Feeder Kit – Aircraft Tracking
Here we take a look at the ADSB Exchange Deluxe Dual SDR Feeder Kit for an easy installation experience....
XIEGU GNR 1 Noise Reduction Unit – Full Review
Xiegu GNR1 digital audio noise filter is an audio processing device integrating digital noise reduction and digital filtering. It...
World Debut of the SHF-P1, 2.4 GHz / 5.6 GHz Concept
SHF-P1 For more than half a century, Icom has created new technology for Amateur Radio. Our engineers have a...
ITU’s ham radio station celebrates 60 years on air
By Nick Sinanis, callsign SV3SJ, President of the International Amateur Radio Club (IARC), and Attila Matas, callsign OM1AM, Vice-president...
Icom PW2 Amplifier [ Hamvention ]
Hamvention Icom PW2 Amplifier Take your contesting experience to the next level with the latest LDMOS power device with...
FCC Proposes to Fine Ham for Firefighting Interference
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing to fine an amateur radio operator for alleged interference with firefighting efforts in...
RF Kits RF2K-S Amplifier [ Hamvention ]
2022 saw the return of the Dayton Hamvention and also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest ham...
Eagle One Antenna – What Is it?
Thanks to Tristan and Jason for talking to me about the Eagle One Antenna. There seems to be some...
What is the Noise Blanker used for?
New Hams Tips – What is the Noise Blanker used for? Antenna EAntenna 3BMOX 7 el. Yagi 10/15/20m band...
Antenna one to three STACK MATCH
Stack Match is designed to stack, match and power split to one,two or three antennas or to split driving...
Fast Easy Guide to Decibels dB vs dBi in 6 Minutes
Decibels (dB) can be slightly confusing. Here is a simple short video explaining. Callum. Antenna Log Periodic Antennas –...
FX-4C SDR QRP Transceiver | Review of features and operating controls
Review of the features and operating controls of the FX-4C – a great little SDR Transceiver designed by BG2FX....
Easy Modelling Your First Antenna in 5 Minutes – Vertical Antennas
5-minute video how to download the software and make your first ground mounted vertical – easy. MMANA-GAL is an...
How to Comply with FCC RF Exposure Rules Forum Featuring Ed Hare, W1RFI | at 2022 Dayton Hamvention®
In May 2021, new FCC rules regarding exposure to RF energy went into effect. The limits haven’t changed, but...
RF-Kit RF2K-S Amp – Ham Radio Amplifier, Legal Limit, Hamvention 2022
“Special thanks to the folks from RF-kit who attended Hamvention 2022 and allowed me to record this video about...
Why I don’t have an amplifier
“A viewer asked: “I am curious if there is a particular reason you haven’t added an amplifier to your...