Tag: radio
Yaesu REVEALS the FTM-6000R Dual Band Mobile Ham Radio
Brand new from YAesu, dropping in October of 2021, is a new dual band Ham Radio, the FTM-6000r. This was announced today, so I wanted…
Japanese radio amateurs ask for reports of Z-Sat
Yasutaka Narusawa JR2XEA of the Komaki Amateur SATCOM Club reports the satellite Z-Sat is planned to launch on an Epsilon rocket at 0048-0059 GMT on October…
How To Power Your Ham Radio Station, Power Supplies, Batteries, Mobile
An important first step in ham radio is figuring out how you want to power your radio station. Reagrdless if it being at home or…
Building the BuddiHex Hexbeam | Best Portable Ham Radio Antenna
Today I go through all of the steps and pieces for building the BuddiHex Hexbeam antenna from Buddpole. This might be the best portable ham…
Thunderpole T-600 Radio Pack From £89.99
Thunderpole have now added the new T-600 CB Radio to their ‘Radio Packs’. Starting at £89.99 you can get the radio, antenna and mount….
ARRL, RSGB Announce Joint Events to Celebrate Centenary of Ham Radio Transatlantic Success
ARRL and the Radio Society of Great Britain will jointly sponsor events to celebrate the achievement of transatlantic communications by radio amateurs 100 years ago….
IARU Region 1 Monitoring System Says Radio France International Splatter “Untenable”
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1 Monitoring System (IARUMS) August newsletter reports that Radio France International was active daily between 2100 and 2200 UTC on 7205…
Why Sunspot Cycle 25 Might Be a Big One –The Latest Research for Ham Radio Operators
Special guest Dr. Scott McIntosh explains why sunspot cycle 25 will be big Antenna Comparing Elevated 1/4w Vertical vs. Link Dipole with WSPR December 19,…
Yaesu FT5DR Ham Radio Handheld Unboxing
Brand new from Yaesu is the FT5D Dual Band Fusion Handheld Ham Radio. Let’s take a look at this brand new HT and compare it…
Alinco DR-MD500T Dual Band DMR Mobile Radio
New from Alinco is the DR-MD500T, then dual band DMR mobile version of their popular dual band DMR HT. DR-MD500T Dual Band Mobile DMR VHF/UHF…
Solar Power for Ham Radio, a presentation – Ham Radio Q&A
This is an educational presentation I gave on setting up a solar system for use with amateur radio. It goes into the components necessary and…
Next SpaceX Commercial Crew to ISS Comprised of Radio Amateurs
Four radio amateurs will head to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a commercial flight, thanks to Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)….
Ham Radio Bicycle Mobile: Using APRS to track a marathon – Ham Radio Q&A
“Our amateur radio club provides health and welfare communications for the participants of the Wausau Marathon. This year I was the ‘bike mobile’ station providing…
ARRL Responds to Story of Radio Amateur Told to Remove His Antenna
ARRL has responded to an Orlando, Florida, news story on August 23, 2021 by WFTV Channel 9 alleging a radio amateur was told to remove his antenna…
Thunderpole T600 CB Radio Adjustments and On-Air Test
Video:YouTube/UK FM CB Radio Servicing Two very interesting videos from Richard at UK FM CB Radio Servicing, this time he takes a look at the…
Ham Radio Deluxe Software Overview
This is an updated overview video that describes the overall features of the Ham Radio Deluxe Software suite. Ham Radio Deluxe Guides and Manuals “We…
Radio Amateurs Prepare for Potentially Catastrophic Storm this Weekend
The National Weather Service has forecast that Hurricane Ida is expected to be a dangerous major hurricane when it reaches the US Gulf Coast on…
Amateur Radio Operator Banned! Insulin Pump “Interference” – Was it from Ham Radio?
An interesting article in the media claims a woman’s insulin pump is being “potentially” interfered with by an amateur radio operator down the street. Was…
Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop (CHA TDL) Antenna Review – Ham Radio Q&A
The Chameleon CHA TDL Tactical Delta Loop antenna is a portable multi band portable HF antenna designed for operation on the 80 through 6 meter…
Swap My Rigs Remote Radio Kit – Huntsville Hamfest
“I met Mary at the Huntsville hamfest showing SwapMyRigs.com with her Father AE4S. This is a unique product that allows you to remote your ham…
NEW – Thunderpole T-600 CB Radio
Thunderpole have announced a new radio in the shape of the T-600. Price: £59.99 Link to Thunderpole website: https://www.thunderpole.co.uk/mobile-cb-radios/thunderpole-t-600.html
Ham Radio Operators Helping Family Members Locate Caldor Fire Evacuees
Some people evacuated from the Caldor Fire zone are going on their second week seeking another place to live. One evacuee we spoke to Sunday…
Ham Radio Amplifier DIY599 PA500 OH8STN
“Hello Operators. In this episode of OH8STN Ham Radio, we are having a looking at the portable ham radio amplifier from DIY599.com the PA500. The…
Wouxun KG-UV9G GMRS Handheld from Better Safe Radio
The KG-UV9G Handheld GMRS Radio from Wouxun is a great addition to any GMRS line-up of radios The BSR-Exclusive Wouxun KG-UV9G is a 999 channel programmable…
Radio Club of Haiti President Reports Significant Structural Damage from Earthquake
In the immediate aftermath of the magnitude 7.2 earthquake on August 14, Radio Club of Haiti President Jean-Robert Gaillard, HH2JR, reported significant structural damage in…
