What”s a Transponder, Anyway?
A question from an Oggie prompted this look at the use of transponders in amateur radio. Antenna The 40/80/160...
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Ultimate Raspberry Pi for your Ham Radio
“The ultimate raspberry pi for ham radio is here! This raspberry pi for ham radio has read/write speed ~10...
Elecraft K4 Presentation at QSO Virtual Ham EXPO 2021
Eric demos the K4 with latest features at the QSO Today Virtual Ham EXPO 3_2021 Antenna The Air Jupiter...
How to set up Compression on your HF radio
*Photo : K2FX “Oggie Harry Rundall, AC3EK, wrote to me about an experience he had setting compression on his...
Heil Sound PR-40 Black Unboxing, Kiwi SDR Overview & Yaesu Cashback!
Heil Sound PR-40 Black Unboxing, Kiwi SDR Overview & Yaesu Cashback! Antenna Adjustiwave Antenna – 80m through 2m September...
How to use the Icom IC-705 with the Xiegu XPA125B Amp
“This was part of the ARRL International DX Contest for SSB at our hunting lease, operating as KN5TR. We...
Fully Wireless ICOM IC-705 to Computer Connection for Digital Modes (WSJT-X, JS8Call, WinLink)
-The dream of completely wireless connection between radio and computer is a reality with Firmware 1.20 on the ICOM...
Shark Antennas, 48″ 2m/6m/70cm 5/8 Wave Magnet Mount Antenna Review/Update
“After 5 months of using this antenna, I owe a follow up as I mentioned in my original video....
Warrantless Search Of Ham Radio Operators? No Fourth Amendment Rights?
Responding to comments and recent videos here on Youtube. Is there a big threat to amatuer radio operators fourth...
Baofeng UV-9R TP 18-watt Power Testing | UV9R Plus HT
Baofeng UV-9R TP 18-watt HT Ham Radio Unboxing and power testing – let’s see if this 18-watt HT does...
ACOM – Manufacturers Showcase
ACOM team to discuss the latest amplifier technology. Tune in and ask the team questions. Antenna CX-AUTO Switch –...
Ham Radio vs CB
Ham Radio vs CB, Citizen’s Band Radio – Ham Radio compared to CB frequencies and modes – which ones...
Ham Radio Forms a Planet-Sized Space Weather Sensor Network
The article “Ham Radio Forms a Planet-Sized Space Weather Sensor Network,” appeared on February 9 in Eos, Earth & Space Science News —...
SCU-LAN10 with FTdx101 / FTdx10 Overview
SCU-LAN10 with FTdx101 / FTdx10 Overview Antenna The Alternative Multi-band Solution – Cobra UltraLite Antennas January 02, 2015 No...
RFI NOISELOOP Portable Receive Antenna
RFI NOISELOOP Portable Receive Antenna Antenna Ultra-Portable Antenna Rotor System December 16, 2014 No comments Antenna Rotor Product...
An Aircraft Tale That Applies to Ham Radio
An Aircraft Tale That Applies to Ham Radio Antenna Build the Pennyloop UHF Antenna March 02, 2015 No comments...
Make a mains filter for EMC & noise reduction
This video shows how I have made a mains filter that is extremely effective in reducing and in some...
Learning Morse Code, Straight Key or Paddles?
“The eternal question and a sure way to start trouble at your next Ham radio club! Is the straight...
Icom IC-705 with the mAT-705 Portable Tuner
“Today I operate the Icom IC-705 at my hunting lease as a portable radio with an End Fed Random...
How Your Radio’s Final Amp Class Affects Efficiency
An Oggie asks why his radio draws so much more power than the 100 watts it puts out. The...
My Wife Bought More Radio Gear On Wish and Ali Express
My wife surprised me at the end of 2020 with a new random box of goodies from Wish and...
FTdx10 vs IC-7300 Comparison
This week Jonathan compares the new Yaesu FTdx10 and the Icom IC-7300. What are your comments on either? Antenna...
ICOM IC-705 Review and Full Walk Through
Here’s the complete and detailed review of the ICOM IC-705. If you are already an owner of this unit,...
Radials, Radials, Radials! Learn about radials!
In response to an Oggie question, we talk about radials for vertical antennas. Antenna Icom Mobile Antennas AH-760 and...
Explaining Ham Radio Antenna Baluns, UNUNs and Toroids
Explaining Ham Radio Antenna Baluns, UNUNs and Toroids Antenna How High Should a Dipole Be? A Look at Antenna...