Tag: radio

It’s true that the best thing to upgrade on your ham radio handheld is its antenna. However, there is something you should do before making…

A derecho with winds of 80 to 100 MPH struck eastern Iowa last August, disrupting power and telecommunications for some 400,000 residents. But, as ARRL member…

FCC Notice: What You CAN And CANNOT Do With Ham Radio Antenna K8XS – JK Antennas Stack [ Video ] September 07, 2016 No comments…

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…

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…

“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…

Full Title: Warning: Amateur and Personal Radio Services Licensees and Operators May Not Use Radio Equipment to Commit or Facilitate Criminal Acts Document Type(s): Public Notice Bureau(s): Enforcement…

Video:YouTube/104’s World For me echo is a definite no, but short roger beeps certainly have their place especially on SSB….

Here is a brief information release regarding Radio SL8SUB, the 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign: The 1st Submarine Flotilla, within The…

My wife surprised me at the end of 2020 with a new random box of goodies from Wish and AliExpress. Today we unbox some of…

Explaining Ham Radio Antenna Baluns, UNUNs and Toroids Antenna AIM 4170D Antenna / Lab RF Analyzer December 08, 2014 No comments   The AIM 4170D…

This is the third in a series of videos following my efforts to track down a source of local QRM / Radio Interference. Following the…

The Amateur’s Code was written in 1928 and very much applies today. Let’s take a look at the Code and how it can improve civility…

“A lot of viewers asked to see how bad the interference was on my receive when my RV is running off-grid with solar only. In…

“Hello Operators Todays video is a Ham Radio Raspberry Pi tutorial for the Icom IC-705 and eventually other radios. We will be using a new…

When Can I Get an Amp for Ham Radio? Antenna LOOP RX 160/80/40 September 23, 2015 No comments LOOP RX 160/80/40 Technical specifications 160m Gain…

What is the Best Ham Radio Hotspot coming out of 2020 into 2021? Today I talk about my favorite Ham Radio Hotspot for DMR, YSF,…

The FCC has agreed with ARRL and other commenters that its proposed $50 fee for certain amateur radio applications was “too high to account for…

Today we take a look at the interesting freatures on the Yaesu FTdx-10 and I give you my review. Also, I explain why the FTdx-10…

Wrapping up 2020 with a recap on my favorite things! This list includes both gear for ham radio and video creation. I hope you enjoy…

A simple change to make, it saves me time manually setting my default back to the computer every time I power up or plug in…

If you are a beginner in Ham Radio, you might be wondering what the Best Brands are for Ham Radio in 2021. In this video…

IARU Region 1 reports Germany’s temporary license for the amateur radio 160m band has been extended until the end of 2021 The IARU-R1 site says:…

How To Make a Doublet Antenna for Ham Radio – No Talking – ASMR style Antenna Navassa 5 Elements [ K7AGE ] – : Part…

Spy Radio & Indoor Antennas – If they can do it, so can you! Antenna Build your own Roll Up Slim Jim Antenna for the…