Morse code is hugely popular as evidenced by the level of activity seen in the this 30 second snapshot of the CQWW 160 metre contest this evening. Despite running only 5 watts to a terrible antenna, I’m having a ridiculous amount of fun. #hamradio #hamradio pic.twitter.com/RFNJudmj5y
— Neil Smith (@g4dbn) January 25, 2020
Antenna
New! Bonito Loop ML-200
The Bonito ML-200 is a wide band active antenna for reception of long, medium and short waves as well as the lower VHF band. The antenna is is charact... Read more
Aviation (Airband) 118 – 128 MHz J-Pole Antenna
J-Pole Antenna Product Description The airband J-Pole antenna is tuned for the 118 – 128 MHz aircraft aviation band. Aviation fans prefer this antenna... Read more
CHALLENGER DX – 8 Band Multiband Antenna
THE CHALLENGER DX The Challenger antenna is the first production multiband antenna to utilize GAP technology. Thousands of Challengers are now... Read more
144 MHz Halo Antenna
Construction and Analysis of a Low Cost Omnidirectional Horizontally Polarized Antenna for 144 MHz by Dr. Carol F. Milazzo, KP4MD (posted 23 May 2012)... Read more
John Stanford, KF6I at SteppIR Antennas
“As we mentioned in our press release today, we are super excited to share that we have hired John Stanford as the newest member of our leadersh... Read more
VHF
Two Repeaters One Antenna Feed Line
“We had an opportunity recently to provide a unique duplexer system. The customer needed a single antenna feed line for two repeaters. This solu... Read more
AC6V’s GUIDE TO FM REPEATERS
AC6V’s GUIDE TO FM REPEATERS This book is six months in the writing and features the advice of several noted Amateurs and technical gurus... Read more
Retevis RT87 is Real IP67 Dustproof and Waterproof Two Way Radio
Retevis RT87 Main feature: lIP67 dustproof and waterproof Dual band (VHF&UHF) 128 channel,25FM radio channel FM radio VOX function Scan function R... Read more
BTECH UV-5X3 Handheld Tribander
BTECH UV-5X3 An Affordable Tribander HT Available Today! BaoFeng Tech announced today the release of the BTECH UV-5X3 The UV-5X3 is more than just a... Read more
New ! ICOM A120 VHF Air Band Transceiver
VHF Air Band Mobile Radio Icom’s A120 air band mobile introduces two new features: Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Bluetooth® capabilities. The newl... Read more
Equipment
Xiegu X108G
X108G Outdoor is X108’s upgraded version, It is a compact single conversion HF transceiver covering 0.5 to 30 MHz. Special optimized the Receive Chann... Read more
YouKits HB1B upgrade
“RadioSet-GO, your source for unique, trail friendly QRP radio designs; simple, efficient, portable, and attractive all-in-one low power... Read more
DX Engineering UT-KIT4 Complete Coax Cable Tool Kits DXE-UT-KIT4
DX Engineering DXE-UT-KIT4 Complete Coax Cable Tool Kits are cost-saving tool kits contained in a handsome, convenient carrying case. They are designe... Read more
Ultra-compact transceiver Lab599 Discovery TX-500
The Lab599 Discovery covers 160-6 meters, all modes, with a maximum power output of 10 W. It comes with true desktop-radio features, like auto-notch,... Read more
Tadiran SDR-7200HH
The Tadiran SDR-7200HH is specifically designed for dismounted soldiers, providing them with voice and data communications together with command and c... Read more
News
Quantum Receiver Can Detect Huge Swath of the RF Spectrum
US Army researchers have built a so-called “quantum sensor,” which can analyze the full RF spectrum and real-world signals, a report on Physics.org sa... Read more
Approaches to Tackle Noise Problems Vary, Remedies Elusive
RF noise is a frequent discussion topic among radio amateurs. A proliferation of electronics has cluttered and complicated the noise environment; it’s... Read more
ARISS, NASA, and ESA Continue to Probe Amateur Radio Problems on ISS
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) International Chair Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, reports that the ARISS team has been working closely... Read more
Yaesu FT-DX10 HF Transceiver – Is it Right for You?
We take a look at one of the most recent HF transceivers to come onto the ham radio market. Could this be the new FT-101E that was one of the best sel... Read more
What is the Base Holding Up My Hexbeam?
William Noble asks about the base used to hold up my MFJ-1846 Hex Beam antenna. The actual base that allows for a fold-over mast was designed by frien... Read more