“Don’t let the lack of a repeater keep you from playing with DMR or another digital mode. DMR repeaters are springing up everywhere. There are currently over 850 operational or proposed DMR repeaters in North America. But if you don’t live in a large population area, you may find your DMR coverage lacking. So one method to access the DMR network is a hot spot.”
VHF
University in Poland will Launch Balloon with VLF Transmitter On Board
A balloon experiment by Warsaw University of Technology is planned to lift off on September 12, carrying a unique very-low-frequency (VLF) 210-meter l... Read more
The Smallest Dual Band Mobile Radio EVER! QYT KT-WP12 / ANYSECU WP-9900
Here we take a look at the QYT KT-WP12 mini dual band radio. Or, otherwise known as an ANYSECU WP-9900. PC ProgramDual BandExternal Speaker/PTTDTMF fu... Read more
YAESU FT-60R
YAESU FT-60R Yaesu’s newest 144/430 MHz 5-Watt FM Hand-held was introduced at Dayton 2004. The FT-60R includes wide receiver coverage, outstandi... Read more
Baofeng DM-5R Buyer Beware by VE3IPS
“I have been alerted by several hundred emails about the launch of the new Baofeng DM-5R (I am the President of the Toronto Baofeng users group... Read more
An introduction to QOscar 100
Noel Matthews, G8GTZ, Dave Crump, G8GKQ and Phil Crump, M0DNY gave a presentation at AGM 2019 on Qatar Oscar 100, the geostationary amateur transponde... Read more
Introducing Icom’s 8.33 kHz Airband VHF Radio Range
Icom have a range of VHF airband radios that will meet next year’s 8.33 kHz spacing deadline. The company has a range of 8.33 kHz handheld and panel m... Read more
Review
Spy Radio & Indoor Antennas – If they can do it, so can you!
Spy Radio & Indoor Antennas – If they can do it, so can you! Read more
DMR Smartphone RFinder K1 – Review And Demo – Android DMR UHF
Here is a video on my latest device which I use daily. The RFinder K1 UHF DMR Smartphone. A completely new design, new motherboard, great look and fee... Read more
Langstone Project – SDR Transceiver using an Adalm PlutoSDR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgAkcmd7ixA Read more
Unboxing TYT MD-380 – HRN 267
Unboxing a TYT MD-380 DMR HT, and a lot more rambling (because we don’t do unboxings). I also talk about the BTech (BaoFeng) UV 5×3 tri-ban... Read more
Equipment
Colibri DDC SDR SDR (Software Defined Radio) HF / 6m
ColibriDDC Receiver: This small-size receiver is intended to receive signals covering the HF frequency band 0.09MHz to 55MHz, and also (wit... Read more
New! LAN-IQ SDR (Stand-alone SDR)
LAN-IQ SDR Features Stand Alone Software Defined Radio ● 30 kHz to 1700.00MHz continuous frequency range ● Direct sampling ● DDC – Digital Dow... Read more
QRP Labs new QCX+ QRP CW/WSPR transceiver kit
QRP Labs has just announced the QCX+ which as the name implies is an upgraded version of the very popular QCX line of transceivers To date almost 10,0... Read more
Portable QRP Ham Radio & PowerFilm Lightsaver Max
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G0GxVuReLg Read more
Ameritron AL-82 AMPLIFIER – TWO 3-500Z
Ameritron AL-82 Ameritron`s Dual 3-500Z AmplifierThe Ameritron AL-82 Linear Amplifier is designed to give you years of trouble free service at the ful... Read more
New release of 144/430 MHz dual bander TH-D74 Kenwood
TH-D74 Kenwood Industry’s first*1 portable amateur radio, supporting on both APRS and D-STAR® JVCKENWOOD will release a new high-end 144/430 MHz... Read more
Digital Modes
FT8 Waterfall Ham Radio Pull-Over Hoodie
When you want to tell people you’re into FT8 without telling them you’re into FT8 Warm, comfortable and soft, this hoodie is a perfect cho... Read more
Getting Audio Sorted Out for FT8
Kevin, KF0IPD, Is having problems with his audio. He is wondering if their is a setting on the 7300 that powers down the sound card inside the radio w... Read more
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
News
WRTC 2023 AWARD : January 2023…headset on!
WRTC Organizing Committee is proud to announce a 2023 edition of WRTC 2023 AWARD! This is NOT WRTC 2022 Contest that will be held in Bologna in July 2... Read more
Dayton Hamvention Announces Theme for 2023
Dayton Hamvention® 2023 is just over 6 months away, and next year’s Hamvention team has selected “Innovation!” as the event theme. T... Read more
The 2023 ARRL Calendar
Keep track of your important dates, ARRL contests, and holidays with a 2023 ARRL Calendar. This year’s calendar features Collegiate Amateur Radi... Read more
The Secret Government Radio Signals I Heard Today!
The Secret Government Radio Signals Read more
Radio Amateurs Support the Great ShakeOut 2022 in Puerto Rico
Students from the Crop Protection Student Association at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez participated in a communications practice session a... Read more
Amateur Radio Club Members Assist Law Enforcement
The Wayne Amateur Radio Club (WARC) manned a 30-foot-tall mobile observational Infrastructure Protection Unit, or SkyWatch tower, at Ohio’s Wayn... Read more
