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Propagation
A Machine-Gun Flare Player Delivers a 1,2 Punch at Earth
“We have two back-to-back solar storms on their way to Earth! The second one will catch up and slam into the first before they reach Earth, whic... Read more
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar activity was weaker over the February 24 – March 2 reporting week, with the average daily sunspot number weake... Read more
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Three new sunspot groups appeared on February 3, 6, and 8. Average daily sunspot number rose slightly during th... Read more
Recent Posts
EVOLUTION PL-259 CONNECTORS
In this video I show you how to install the best PL-259 connector in the world! The Messi & Paoloni Evolution PL-259 Connector for Messi & Pao... Read more
7 Things When Building Your Ham Radio Shack
“I have installed two major ham shack builds over the years. One was a DISASTER! This is what I learned when designing my new ham radio shack.... Read more
ACOM 2020S | Solid-State 1.8-54 MHz Linear Amplifier
ACOM 2020S | Solid-State 1.8-54 MHz Linear Amplifier Easy to operateThe overall operation of ACOM 2020S is extremely simplified: the touch screen menu... Read more
MKU PA 23CM-1200W A – Power Amplifier
High power linear amplifier for the 23 cm Amateur Radio band Our high-performance amplifier for the 23 cm amateur radio band achieves great performanc... Read more
You are using the WRONG toroid for an EFHW Antenna, Maybe!
Did you know, not all Toroids are created the same? They may look the same, but there is one big difference! UPDATE: I’m sorry, in the video I w... Read more
7 BAND HF COBWEB ANTENNA – 1 KW
COBWEB ANTENNA Multiband cobweb antenna works on 7 HF bands and up to 1000w. Bands are 14,18,21,24,28,50,70 MHz Built and modified by me for my friend... Read more
S.P.E Expert has been selected as the exclusive amplifier for the Bouvet DXpedition
This week we rcvd 4 x S.P.E amplifiers in Oslo. All amplifiers have been fully serviced for free at the factory in Italy, and some minorcomponents hav... Read more
CW QSO Simulator for iPhone and Android
This app is a real CW QSO simulator for ham radio operators. Supports “599BK style QSO”.In order to reproduce a realistic QSO environment,... Read more
ICOM will announce news at Hamvention
This morning Icom announced that it will have “new and exciting is on the horizon” during Dayton Hamvention 2022 Will it be a new HF or VH... Read more
Annual Armed Forces Day Cross-Band Exercise Set for May 14
The US Department of Defense will host this year’s Armed Forces Day (AFD) Cross-Band Test on Saturday, May 14. While Armed Forces Day is May 21, the A... Read more
Antenna Genius
Did you know that Antenna Genius can be combined into a super switch matrix, expanding on the number of either antenna ports or the number of radios?... Read more
Global Radio Guide: Summer 2022
Global Radio Guide During times of crisis, radio hobbyists turn on their radios and tune to the shortwave “Global Radio” bands for context, perspectiv... Read more
DIAMOND HF MOBILE “CL” SERIES ANTENNAS
The Diamond HF Mobile “CL” Series Antennas are a bit special. Centre Loafing is claomed to be superior to base loafing. Peter G3OJV, tests... Read more
Diamond D3000N Super Discone Ultra-Wideband Antenna
“In this video we cover the assembly, installation and testing of the 3000N Discone for use on an SDR and home scanner.” Ultra-wideband de... Read more
How to use Hamsticks in different ways for use on the HF bands in Ham Radio
In this video I show different antennas including Hamsticks to have an economical way to get on the Ham Bands. Hamsticks are mono band HF antennas tha... Read more