“I originally did this video as part of a monthly presentation for my local ham radio club. Its got some specific references to the Auburn CA club but its a great 10,000ft level look at how D-Star works and the world of digital radio. We’ll look at D-Star and DMR radios, The Openspot hotspot and a few other tidbits to get you informed enough to decide if you want to take the plunge into digital radio.”
Antenna
W8AMZ 80-6m OCF Dipole / Windom Multi-Band Antenna w/ 4:1 Balun
Introducing the W8AMZ 80–6m OCF / Windom Multi-Band Antenna using a 4:1 Balun and rated for 2 KW. The SWR is generally below 1.5:1 on 6, 10, 20, 40... Read more
Ham Radio EMP Kit, The Tactical Trash Can
“Many believe the worst threat to our electronics is being damaged by an Electromagnetic Pulse. Today I show you how to prevent that damage and... Read more
The Siru Innovatios SDR20 adds new features
New features * Smooth zoom in FFT/waterfall view * Adaptive menu * Frequency memory with snapshot pictures of signals * Sliding effect between views *... Read more
Building Buddipole Yagis – A Practical Demonstration
Building Buddipole Yagis – A practical demonstration by ZL4PLM using standard Buddipole parts. Read more
JK402-PICCOLO 2 Elements on 40M / 18 Foot Boom
The JK402P (Piccolo) is a 18Ft boom 2 element 40m Yagi that has excellent gain and F/R. The elements are loaded Capacitively & Inductively which... Read more
Small loops, growing popularity
by John Huggins “Small Loop HF antennas, often called magnetic antennas, seem to be all the rage these days. I suppose this old concept offers h... Read more
App - Mobile
New APP for digital QST
Apple has released a new app for digital QST (version 5.1) readers that use that platform. A long-standing problem involved the inability of some Appl... Read more
Free App Allows Blind Hams to Work PSK31
A free, new app — Accessible Digipan — has been released that allows blind hams to operate PSK31. The download includes the app, audio tutorials, deta... Read more
EchoLink for iOS version 2.10.18 is now available
EchoLink for iOS version 2.10.18 is now available in the App Store. This is a 64-bit build that is fully compatible with iOS 10 and modern iOS devices... Read more
A New App Visualizes the Radio Waves All Around Us
Radio Waves The modern world is awash in a sea of radio waves — currents of electromagnetic radiation upon which our digital lives depend. What if you... Read more
Wizkers:Radio APP
Wizkers:Radio is a controller for various Amateur Radio equipments. At the moment, it supports several Elecraft radios and amplifiers, as well as the... Read more
The World Wide Repeater Directory
RT Sytems and RFinder – The World Wide Repeater Directory bring integrated routing to radio progamming! Once again RFinder and RT Systems... Read more
VHF
TH-D74 – Kenwood – APRS & D-STAR
TH-D74 The long-awaited “APRS” & “D-STAR”. To the dictates of the sensibility, to a new investment style. PRS communicati... Read more
Baofeng BF-UVB2 Plus VHF UHF Dual Band Two Way Radio Walkie Talkie
Baofeng BF-UVB2 Plus Two-way Radio Handheld Walkie Talkie VHF/ UHF DUAL-BAND TWO WAY RADIO . Dual-band handheld transceiver with display func... Read more
AnyTone AT-D878UV PLUS with Bluetooth and PTT remote
This is a demonstration of the new version of the AnyTone AT-D878UV PLUS with Bluetooth and PTT remote. Read more
New release of PoC transceiver ICOM IP501H
Product name / Type name IP ADVANCED RADIO SYSTEM PoC Transceiver / IP501H Suggested retail price Open price Release date Release in mid-February 2017... Read more
RADIODDITY GA-510 | 10W | DUAL BAND | TRI-POWER | ANALOG RADIO | 2 BATTERIES
➤ UP TO 8 MILES RANGE: A further and more impressive communication range comes from the 10W high power feature. The Radioddity GA-510 can be set in 3... Read more
RT97 Portable Repeater Power Amplifier UHF
RT97 Portable Repeater – Retevis Multi working power selection, working with the matching power adapter, and also can work under DC12V~24V power... Read more
Equipment
Kenwood TS-990S HF/6m Flagship Base Station Being Built
Kenwood TS-990S HF/6m Giving you a rare glimpse behind the scenes at Kenwood’s Communications Division factory at Yamagata, in northern Japan,... Read more
L3Harris Falcon III® AN/PRC-152A Wideband Networking Handheld Radio
Handheld Radio The L3Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-152A provides simultaneous voice, video and high-speed data in a highly portable form factor. Employing... Read more
ICOM External speaker SP-41 for IC-7651 and IC-7300
A high-quality external speaker that matches the IC-7610 best. Dual watch ® is also comfortable with input switching . Dual watch can be done comfort... Read more
Newly released receiver Icom IC-R 8600 compatible with digital wave
IC-R 8600 Broad band of 10 kHz to 3 GHz Product name / type name Communication receiver / IC – R 8600 Suggested retail price 228,000 yen + tax... Read more
Receive Antenna Phasing Systems DXE-NCC-2
Imagine adjusting the controls to knock out strong interfering stations or noise and then being able to copy and log that weak DX station. After succe... Read more
Review
MFJ-1835H Cobweb Antenna Review ( High Power version 1.5kW)
For restricted spaces, 5-Bands: 20/17/15/12/10 Meters . . . Restricted space spoiling your operating fun? MFJ Cobweb puts your call back on the map! T... Read more
Universal Ham Radio Remote. Open source remote radio control.
Universal Ham Radio Remote. Open source remote radio control. Read more
Yaesu FT 817 – CAT, CW decoder, waterfall, frequency readout, audio filter and audio recording.
What this lad has done with this screen for the 817 is astounding. CAT, CW decoder, waterfall, frequency readout, audio filter and audio recording. Wh... Read more
Anytone D878UV+ Handheld Radio
Anytone D878UV Read more
How to use the Magnetic Loop Antenna – Spring RELAX
“Here I want to show you how to use the Magnetic Loop Antenna. I have enjoyed the walk during this beautiful spring day. This day has been windy... Read more