Annular Eclipse of the Sun on February 26, 2017

This eclipse will favor mostly the southern hemisphere. At greatest eclipse, the Moon will cover 99.2% of the Sun; thus, the “ring of fire” will be seen in the path of annularity. The disappearing Suns in Africa represent sunset. A few locations will see the eclipsed Sun setting while in progress

VHF

FT5DE – 5W C4FM/FM 144/430MHz Dual Band Digital Transceiver

August 17, 2021 No comments

The new FT5DR/E is a full-featured C4FM handheld transceiver with superior operability and new sophisticatedfunctions. Even in a compact body (W62mm x... Read more

2,4GHz Helix-Antenna

July 13, 2020 No comments

Thing files are at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3849410/apps And the rain cover is at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3899156 Read more

How to Easily Add a Channel on the BaoFeng Handheld Radio (without a PC)

April 06, 2016 No comments

Walk-through steps for manually programming the BaoFeng handheld radios. Easily program your BaoFeng for Repeater or Simplex Channels along with addin... Read more

YEASU FTM-10

April 15, 2015 No comments

      Dual-band mobile beyond the concept of transceivers.  Mobil transceiver to enjoy motor sports. Body waterproof type FTM-10S stand... Read more

BaoFeng GT-3 Mark II Dual Band UHF/VHF

January 10, 2015 No comments

23CM High Gain Antenna allows Baofeng GT-3 Mark II to transmit in 8KM. Optimal SQL Setting Frequecy Range: 65-108 Mhz(Only commercial FM radio recepti... Read more

Review

XIEGU G106 [ Video Review ]

September 27, 2022 No comments

XIEGU G106 Here we take a look at the XIEGU G106 HF 5 WATT QRP TRANSCEIVER. G106 is a 5W portable QRP model with SDR circuit structure which uses 16bi... Read more

Finding and Fixing RFI

April 28, 2021 No comments

RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) has been a problem for Ham radio operators and SWL’s (Shortwave listeners) since the radio hobby began. Both from n... Read more

Adding an HF Linear Amp to Your Station

May 07, 2020 No comments

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Icom IC-7300 vs Yaesu FT-991 80m SSB Comparison

March 14, 2016 No comments

Hear a comparison of the Icom IC-7300 vs Yaesu FT-991 on 80m SSB.   Read more

Chameleon F-Loop TOTAL! Kit and CHA Single Loop

November 21, 2020 No comments

Chameleon F-Loop TOTAL! Kit and CHA Single Loop The CHA F-LOOP 2.0 was designed with portability, ease of use simplicity, ruggedness and high performa... Read more

News

HAM RADIO 2017 FRIEDRICHSHAFEN [ Videos and Photos ]

July 14, 2017 No comments

New products: EXPERT SPE 1.5K-FA Amplifier and AMB-01 Remote Antenna Switch SPIDERBEAM – ANTENA “AERIAL-51” LOW BAND SYSTEMS BHI FLE... Read more

SDR Forum at the 2016 Hamvention – HRN 256

June 06, 2016 No comments

Scotty Cowling WA2DFI from HPSDR and TAPR; Jared Boone AF7SO from ShareBrained Technology and Great Scott Gadgets (HackRF); and Steve Hicks N5AC from... Read more

New 2200-Meter Beacon on the Air from Australia

January 22, 2019 No comments

The Caboolture Radio Club (VK4QD) in Queensland, Australia, is now operating a beacon on 2200 meters on 137.444 kHz using the call sign VK4RBC. Austra... Read more

Ham College episode 6

July 12, 2015 No comments

Ham College, the new show for those new to the hobby and those wishing to get into Amateur Radio. In episode 6 we talk about and demonstrate diodes. M... Read more

NASA Announces CubeQuest Challenge

December 05, 2014 No comments

“Amateur Radio satellite development teams take note: Registration is now open for NASA’s CubeQuest Challenge, the agency’s first in-space compe... Read more

Digital Modes

Getting Started on FT-8 by Jim Heath W6LG–Using Holiday Lights

September 02, 2017 No comments

“An amazing new mode for quickly communicating around the world with low power and simple antennas. In this video Jim uses exterior holiday or C... Read more

FT8 Performance Secrets

April 10, 2019 No comments

“Neil investigates what really matters when you are aiming for the ultimate performance with FT8 and other digital modes. He demonstrates and ex... Read more

MFJ-1204 – USB TO RIG SC INTERFACE, W/8-PIN DIN,DATA/ACC PORT

November 13, 2018 No comments

MFJ-1204 Includes radio interface cable (8-PIN DIN) Sign up for the digital revolution and explore a whole new world of amateur radio excitement using... Read more

New Summer EURAO Party to Premier FT4

July 18, 2019 No comments

The motto of the new European Radio Amateurs’ Organization (EURAO https://www.eurao.org/) Summer Party https://www.eurao.org/en/node/1045 is... Read more

Caution Urged in Using High Duty Cycle Digital Modes via Satellite

October 22, 2017 No comments

A report in ANS-288 discussed an experiment operating with the WSJT-X FT8 digital mode via satellite. Satellite operators have gained more experience... Read more