Antenna
Stretching Antenna Bandwidths
Often on the HF bands, we find that the quoted antenna frequency bandwidth is not wide enough to cover the whole band. This can be a particular proble... Read more
HF Multiband Vertical Antenna – FALCON OUT-250B
The FALCON OUT-250B is a Short Wave Multiband Vertical antenna (WARC incl.) with flat SWR across the bands. In this video I assemble, install, test, c... Read more
Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop – Antenna Review
The Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop covers 80 meters through 6 meters. and will handle 100 watts on SSB and 50 watts CW/Digital. Its a great portable an... Read more
End Fed Dipoles : So I need a Counterpoise?
Kenneth, WB3JFR, encouraged this question. Do you need to use a counterpoise just because its “End Fed”? Read more
Antenna Review | MFJ Ham Stick
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How to Setup and Tune the BuddiStick Pro Antenna from Buddipole
BuddiStick Pro ham radio antenna from Buddipole Product Details DESCRIPTION The Buddistick PRO™ Deluxe Package contains the following:1). Buddistick P... Read more
Backyard Circular Polarization
Dave, K4DRA, wants to try a double dipole set up in order to get an omnidirectional dipole, but he has yet to understand the circular polarization tha... Read more
Review
Yaesu FT5DR Ham Radio Handheld Unboxing
Brand new from Yaesu is the FT5D Dual Band Fusion Handheld Ham Radio. Let’s take a look at this brand new HT and compare it to the FT3D, its pre... Read more
Solar Power for Ham Radio, a presentation – Ham Radio Q&A
This is an educational presentation I gave on setting up a solar system for use with amateur radio. It goes into the components necessary and talks on... Read more
RTL-SDR RF Filters
In this video, we take a look at how RF filters work and how you can improve signals when using an SDR, in this video we use the RTL-SRD reviewer and... Read more
Ham Radio Bicycle Mobile: Using APRS to track a marathon – Ham Radio Q&A
“Our amateur radio club provides health and welfare communications for the participants of the Wausau Marathon. This year I was the ‘bike... Read more
SunSDR2 Pro, Expert Electronics FULL SDR Review/Demo, HF/6M/VHF
Checking out the SunSDR2 Pro by Expert Electronics, a full DUC/DDC HF/VHF software defined radio that will please even the most demanding ham radio op... Read more
Is the Yaesu FT5D Really Waterproof? Let’s Find Out!
The Yaesu FT5D is IPX7 rated. What that means is it should be capable of being fully submerged in water at 3 feet for 30 minutes. I just had to test i... Read more
Types of Dummy Loads
Rod, VK4EZY, is setting up a dummy load that he has constructed but he doesn’t know for sure how to cool it down, or dissipate the heat? Dave he... Read more
Equipment
Choosing Lightning Arresters
Robert, KG5BJF, is getting ready to set up his station and his question is “How do you determine which lightning arresters are the correct ones... Read more
DMX-40 Transceiver
The Premier Morse Translator/Transceiver Tired of trying to learn Morse code? Searching for a state-of-the-art decoder/encoder companion for your stat... Read more
Download IC-705 Exterior Case 3D Data and Create Your Own Accessories
Icom is allowing the download of 3D data of the exterior case of the IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF Mobile Transceiver allowing customers to create their own relat... Read more
RS-HFIQ 5 Watt HF SDR Transceiver by HobbyPCB
Here we take a look at the RS-HFIQ 5 Watt HF SDR Transceiver by HobbyPCB. The RS-HFIQ is an open-source HF transceiver project designed to translate I... Read more
Mini SSB receiver ATS-25 (LW/MW/SW/FM)
It’s small SSB/AM/FM receiver with wide band coverage – LW/MW/SW/FM. Touchscreen and simple menu makes this radio easy to use. It has 2000... Read more
Swap My Rigs Remote Radio Kit – Huntsville Hamfest
“I met Mary at the Huntsville hamfest showing SwapMyRigs.com with her Father AE4S. This is a unique product that allows you to remote your ham r... Read more
Geocron Atlas 4K
A brief overview of the GeoChron Atlas 4K A Worldview in 4K with Satellites, Weather, and Commercial Aviation The Geochron Digital Atlas 4K gives view... Read more
Review
Yaesu FT5DR Ham Radio Handheld Unboxing
Brand new from Yaesu is the FT5D Dual Band Fusion Handheld Ham Radio. Let’s take a look at this brand new HT and compare it to the FT3D, its pre... Read more
Solar Power for Ham Radio, a presentation – Ham Radio Q&A
This is an educational presentation I gave on setting up a solar system for use with amateur radio. It goes into the components necessary and talks on... Read more
RTL-SDR RF Filters
In this video, we take a look at how RF filters work and how you can improve signals when using an SDR, in this video we use the RTL-SRD reviewer and... Read more
Ham Radio Bicycle Mobile: Using APRS to track a marathon – Ham Radio Q&A
“Our amateur radio club provides health and welfare communications for the participants of the Wausau Marathon. This year I was the ‘bike... Read more
SunSDR2 Pro, Expert Electronics FULL SDR Review/Demo, HF/6M/VHF
Checking out the SunSDR2 Pro by Expert Electronics, a full DUC/DDC HF/VHF software defined radio that will please even the most demanding ham radio op... Read more
Is the Yaesu FT5D Really Waterproof? Let’s Find Out!
The Yaesu FT5D is IPX7 rated. What that means is it should be capable of being fully submerged in water at 3 feet for 30 minutes. I just had to test i... Read more
Types of Dummy Loads
Rod, VK4EZY, is setting up a dummy load that he has constructed but he doesn’t know for sure how to cool it down, or dissipate the heat? Dave he... Read more
