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Antenna
New 28/50MHz dual ban Yagi models are being built and tested
New 28/50MHz dual ban Yagi models are being built and tested now at our manufacturing partners Wimo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH. This 8el 28/50MHz ex... Read more
Is the BuddiStick Pro Really That Good??
BuddiStick Let’s take a good look at this antenna and see what all the hype is about. Designed as a multi-band, portable antenna for 40m –... Read more
A gigantic tribander! Three big full-size yagis on one boom (15.1 m)
Phenomenal characteristics! Big gain, perfect F/B and F/S ratios. 4 elements for 20 m, 6 elements for 15 m and 14 elements for 10 m! Antenna is fed by... Read more
Why Is This Dipole Tactical? Chameleon TD 2.0
While I was out at Dave Canterburry’s Gathering I tested the Chameleon Tactical Dipole 2.0 The CHA TD 2.0 is a broadband High Frequenc... Read more
This is a discussion about price, cost and value of antennas
Jim W6LG talks about expensive antennas that do not radiate as advertised. That is to say, an expensive antenna that promises superior results may act... Read more
Tear down of the ABBREE tactical VHF/UHF antenna
Several comments on the previous video asked me to tear it down, so here we go. Read more
AA-2000 ZOOM new update for your analyzer!
AA-2000 “We have a new update for your analyzer! Over the past two years, a lot of feedback has been received from AA-2000 ZOOM owners. Basicall... Read more
ABBREE VHF UHF “tactical” antenna
ABBREE Another one of those cheap antennas on Amazon, is it any good? ABBREE 1. All of our items are brand new.2. Model: AR-152A3. Connector Type: SMA... Read more
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New Triband Antenna 30,40 AND 80M [ DIEX ]
DIEX Antenna The D348 model also comes out in 10m and can come out in 6m if the K6 kit is added (optional) , so I would have 5 bands. SPECIFICATIONS M... Read more
I test a military antenna: Chameleon Tactical Dipole 2.0 Review
The Chameleon Tactical Dipole 2.0 is a multi band broad coverage HF antenna with a range of 1.8 to 54 MHz. Design is based on the L3Harris RF-1944 HF... Read more
Review
Elecraft – Dayton Hamvention
2022 saw the return of the Dayton Hamvention and also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest ham radio trade show. Ham Radio Out... Read more
Is an FT-818 worth it in 2022?
FT-818 This week Tony and Gary revisit Yaesu’s FT-818 and discuss if it is still relevant in 2022? Read more
Regular Man Fits PL259 Coax Connectors
Not all PL259s are the same. The newer designs are a superior design and accurate. Anyway, I nearly cock this up. Perhaps rate me out of 10! Read more
SharkRF Openspot 4 Pro Setup – FIRST LOOK!
SharkRF Openspot 4 This is my first look at the physical size and menu features of the new Openspot 4 Pro from SharkRF. The openSPOT4 is our latest ba... Read more
sBitx working FT8 mode with logging
sBitx “The first part shows me calling CQ and handling the response. The second part shows how the operator can respond to a someone else’... Read more
QRM ELIMINATOR – Solve Your QRM Problems EASY!
QRM Eliminators, do they work? The QRM canceller is inserted into the feeder of the antenna from thetrx without any other modifications to the radio.... Read more
The POTA SOTA CW Killer Ham Radio DMX-40 Review + Real American Heroes
This is a long term review of The Preppcom DMX-40 QRP CW transceiver. Also a big shout out to some real American heroes. Read more
How Many Ferrite Beads on an HF Antenna? What is Coaxial Cable? What are Common Mode Currents?
Ferrite Beads on an HF Antenna? What is Coaxial Cable? What are Common Mode Currents? Read more
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Graphical Frequency Allocations [ QST: Ask Dave August 2022 ]
Graphical Frequency Allocations Download and print PDF documents using Adobe Reader. Frequency Bands Chart [PDF] (8.5 X 11; graysc... Read more
LEO BODNAR GPSDO With the Adalm Pluto SDR
Here we take a look at how we use the Leo Bodnar GPSDO Mini with the Adalm Pluto to fix any frequency drift. Mini Low Jitter Precision GPSDO Reference... Read more
Digital Modes
VarAC – HF/FM Digital Chat Reinvented
VarAC What is VarAC? VarAC is a FREE, modern HF P2P real-time chatting application for the amateur radio operator that leverages the gloriou... Read more
The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer
Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with the Microsoft Surfac... Read more
Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners
FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show how to get started and make contacts with FT8, introduction... Read more
WSJT-X Version 2.5.1 has been Released
The WSJT-X development team has announced the general availability release of WSJT-X version 2.5.1. This release mainly contains i... Read more
WSJT-X Errors? Try This Simple Fix
Does WSJT-X display errors when you transmit with your radio? Try this simple fix which has helped me get rid of those frustrating errors. Read more
WSJT-X version 2.5.1 released
WSJT-X version 2.5.1 releasedThe development team have announced the General Availability (GA) release of WSJT-X version 2.5.1. This release mainly co... Read more
RC WSJT-X 2.5.0-rc4 is now ready for download by beta testers
“Dear WSJT-X and MAP65 Users, We are pleased to announce that a public Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.5.0-rc4 is now ready for download by beta testers. O... Read more
JS8Call Overview and Settings 2021
JS8Call Overview and Settings 2021 Read more
FT8DMC 3rd Anniversary-Activity Days 2020
To commemorate our 3rd anniversary, special event stations will be on air during the FT8DMC Activity Days from 1. to 31. July 2020. All stations will... Read more
Equipment
Hermes Lite 2 Back in PRODUCTION
Hermes Lite 2 Read more
SARK100 HF Antenna Analyzer
SARK100 HF Antenna Analyzer “Here we take a look at the SARK100 Antenna Analyzer. Discontinued in KIT Form in 2011 but STILL available to purcha... Read more
ACOM 06AT is almost ready
ACOM 06AT antenna tuner & switch teaser Are you looking for a desktop antenna tuner and switch for your astonishing ACOM solid-state amplifier? Ex... Read more
PockeTATOR mini Ver1.0
“The other day, we developed Pocke TATOR Jr., whose function is limited only to rotation movements, and we also distributed it for the first tim... Read more
VE2DX Electronic – Dayton Hamvention 2022
VE2DX 2022 saw the return of the Dayton Hamvention and also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest ham radio trade show. Ham Rad... Read more
sBitx Developer Preview Released
sBitx SDR Transceiver is now available for order from hfsignals.com. sBitx SDR Transceiver comes down from the long line of the world’s most popular B... Read more
WSPR Desktop Transmitter 80m to 10m – Version 2
WSPR Desktop transmitter Some quick features: Standalone operation, PC required for configuration but not for operation.For transmission on a variety... Read more
Acom 2020S Automatic HF Linear Amplifiers
Acom 2020S Amplifier, HF+50 MHz Legal Limit Solid State Linear, 160-6 meters, Output 1,500 W All Modes, 240 Vac NEMA 6-15P Plug Installed, Each Acom 2... Read more
ALPHA RF Systems and Ten-Tec – Dayton Hamvention 2022
ALPHA RF Systems and Ten-Tec 2022 saw the return of the Dayton Hamvention and also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the world’s largest ham ra... Read more
New Easy Controller for 4 antenna switch
This is universal manual and remote (web, IP, cluster) controller for antenna switch or another device with 4 positions. There is universal output dri... Read more
