Cuba Is Jamming Ham Radio Frequencies!

“My good friend Alex, W7HU has uncovered that Cuba is jamming ham radio frequencies to stop communication in and out of Cuba. If you’re unaware, Cuba is experiencing an uprising as people struggle under poor economic and health conditions.”

Antenna

A High Efficiency Extended Length Mobile Antenna

May 08, 2016 No comments

By W5JGV I originally wanted an antenna that would not hit everything overhead while driving, since it was to be installed on a van. I came up with an... Read more

FX700 Vector Network Analyzer

June 17, 2021 No comments

Metropwr FX700 is a vector network analyzer 0.1/700 MHz used to measure all the parameters of an antenna. It has a large 4.3 “touch screen display and... Read more

How To Setup The Buddistick Pro and Tune it up!

September 10, 2021 No comments

“Let me show you how to setup the Buddistick Pro fast. It is easy to carry, and setup in the field. Its a winner for most radios as it doesn... Read more

Building the BuddiHex Hexbeam | Best Portable Ham Radio Antenna

September 28, 2021 No comments

Today I go through all of the steps and pieces for building the BuddiHex Hexbeam antenna from Buddpole. This might be the best portable ham radio ante... Read more

New Antenna 50 and 70MHz – 4 el Moxon

May 16, 2016 No comments

EAntenna 5070MOX Only 86cm (34 inch) boom lenght with 2 elements Moxon in 4m and another 2 in 6m band. The gain is 6,03 dBi in 50 MHz. and 5,95 dBi in... Read more

Review

Yaesu FT-991 compared with the FT-817ND – HF SSB and CW

September 22, 2015 No comments

FT-817ND vs FT-991 using the same Antenna – HyEndFed 5 Band. To give the FT-817ND a fighting chance, I have added the CW filter and I have conne... Read more

How Does An Inexpensive Transceiver Sound Compared to A High End Transceiver?

August 07, 2017 No comments

Jim W6LG plays recordings of an Elecraft K3s and a Yaesu FT-450. Which sounds best to you? Vote for receiver #1 or receiver #2 and give a very short d... Read more

The QRM Eliminator to the Rescue

February 08, 2022 No comments

QRM Eliminator Troubled by local noise / QRM from neighbours on the HF bands? Maybe the X-Phase QRM Eliminator is worth a try.. Several manufacturers... Read more

SDRplay SDRuno update and preview of new scheduler function coming soon

June 21, 2021 No comments

This video starts with a roundup of popular features of SDRuno and then shows a sneak preview of the new scheduler function planned for release in Ver... Read more

“Automatic Gain Control” is the topic of the latest episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast

February 01, 2018 No comments

“Automatic Gain Control” is the topic of the latest (February 1) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast. Listen…and learn! More than a... Read more

Equipment

KAT500 High-Power Auto-Tuner & Smart Antenna Switch

January 17, 2017 No comments

The KAT500 is a high power autotuner that can be used with both the K3/KPA500 and all other HF amplifiers and transceivers. The KAT500 uses the same... Read more

METROPWR FX775 – VECTOR POWER/SWR METER

November 09, 2018 No comments

METROPWR FX775, is a modern VECTOR POWER/SWR METER completely digital. It’s composed of a wattmeter and a power coupler for measurements up to 3/5kW. ... Read more

mAT-705 Tuner Introduction

December 09, 2020 No comments

mAT-705 Tuner Introduction The MAT-705 is a very small and powerful tuner for portable shortwave devices, especially designed for the Icom IC-705. The... Read more

ICOM IC 7300 Ham Radio Go Box, It’s Final Form?

July 06, 2021 No comments

“The go box is portable operation ready. How did I do on the wire mangement? What is its final config? Check it out and tell me what you think.... Read more

ICOM IC-7610 – Pre-release Brochure

May 19, 2017 No comments

ICOM IC-7610 The SDR Everyone Wants! Receivers Independent direct sampling receivers capable of receiving two bands/two modes simultaneously. DIGI-SEL... Read more

News

Amateur Radio Operators Continue Response to Ian

September 29, 2022 No comments

As Hurricane Ian, now a tropical storm, makes its way across Florida, amateur radio operators continue to provide communications support for weather u... Read more

Hurricane Watch Net Update for Ian

September 29, 2022 No comments

The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) has been in operation since the morning of September 27, 2022, as Hurricane Ian swept across Cuba and headed toward Flor... Read more

FCC Grants an ARRL Emergency Request to Permit Higher Data Rate Transmissions for Hurricane Relief Communications

September 28, 2022 No comments

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted an ARRL emergency request for a 60-day temporary waiver intended to facilitate amate... Read more