Elecraft KX1 & AX1: Dodging the rain at Lake James State Park
Dodging the rain at Lake James State Park Antenna 9+ BAND HEXTENNA FULL-SIZE HF+2M/220/440MHZ November 03, 2018 No comments...
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QDX digital transceiver
I brief description of a construction problem, symptoms and solution regarding the QDX digital transceiver from QRP Labs. The...
Protective Frame for the Icom IC-705
This sturdy frame protects the front panel of the IC-705, and also provide a convenient carry handle.The base is...
The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer
Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer...
Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners
FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show...
Comet-NCG – HRO at Pacificon 2021
In this video from Pacificon 2021, Mick Stwertnik, KB6JVT, talks about the products on display at the Comet-NCG booth...
The 2022 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is Now Available
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications for 2022 is a must-have for every radio amateur’s bookshelf. Whether you’re an experienced ham...
Yaesu FTM 6000 Why Are People Upset?
The Yaesu FTM-6000 was released at the end of October 2021. It is the spiritual successor to the FTM-2900...
Yaesu FT5D FAQ
During the release of the FT5D from Yaesu, I interviewed John Kruk from Yaesu to talk about the new...
Radials or Not?
Joe, NE1JT, has a vertical dipole antenna and has a very simple question about it, and antennas in general....
Safely using a coax switch to connect multiple rigs to a single antenna system
This video answers the question – “Can an antenna switch be used in reverse, to switch multiple radios into...
Should I change my callsign?
A viewer suggests that I shorten my callsign from KB9VBR to K9VBR. Joe and I talk about this and...
Remote TX – HRO at Pacificon 2021
In this video from Pacificon 2021, Marcus Gilson, AK7MG talks about his product, Remote TX, a way of remotely...
RF Interference VS Computer Speakers
Tim, KE8RHS, is having some difficulties with his shack set up. His radio and antenna seem to receive and...
The Software Defined Radio Toolbox
DRAGON OS FOCAL – The Software Defined Radio Toolbox Antenna Low Cost Magnetic Loop Antenna For 10-12 Meters May...
Ideas for the Shack!
Ideas for the shack with Tim, K3LR and Jeff, KB8ZWT! Antenna 472kHz Antenna Calculator June 01, 2016 No comments...
What’s inside your MFJ and LDG Tuners?
Just a quick video of the inside of a couple tuners, Manual and Automatic. Antenna Can a Balun be...
WSJT-X Errors? Try This Simple Fix
Does WSJT-X display errors when you transmit with your radio? Try this simple fix which has helped me get...
Buddipole PowerMini2 Solar Charge Controller for Ham Radio
Brand new from Buddipole is an updated version of their solar charge controller, dubbed the PowerMini2. The POWERmini 2...
Our Sun is About to Get Busy
“This week our Sun is getting primed for some real activity! Although space weather has been quiet this week,...
Apartment Grounding Dilemma
Ilya, ER1TAW, inspired this video from his question that Dave has been asked many times. How should one ground...
Baofeng AR-152 Tactical Military Ham & Airsoft Radio
Baofeng AR-152 VHF/UHF Ham Radio 15W Powerful 12000mAh Battery Portable Tactical Game Walkie Talkie AN /PRC-152 Two Way Radio...
How close can I mount two antennas?
A viewer asks: “I am running three UHF and four VHF radios. They are all on different frequencies. What...
Radioddity DB20-G Compact 20W GMRS Radio
Let’s take a look a this mini-mobile and compact GMRS Mobile Radio from Radioddity. Rated at 20-watts, let’s test...
WSJT-X version 2.5.1 released
WSJT-X version 2.5.1 releasedThe development team have announced the General Availability (GA) release of WSJT-X version 2.5.1. This release...