Elecraft KX2 : Receive Tips and Tweaks

Tips and tweaks about how to improve your receive audio on the Elecraft KX2. These tips apply mostly to the noisy 40m band. When on 15m, or 20m, I often find using the preamp, in conjunction with receive EQ and RF gain, are better options.

VHF

An amazing 3866.47 KM on 144MHz SSB between D4VHF and J69DS [ VIDEO]

April 15, 2020 No comments

An amazing 3866.47 KM on SSB between D4VHF and J69DS via #tropo on #2m #vhf band. Maybe a new mode world record? TNX @FransJr for the effort! #hamradi... Read more

RADIODDITY GD-AT10G | 10W UHF | DUAL-MODE | ANALOG & DIGITAL DMR TIER I & II | GPS APRS FUNCTION | COLOR SCREEN

August 13, 2021 No comments

10W/5W/2.5W/1W Selectable: The Radioddity GD-AT10G is a powerful handheld radio with a compact design, featuring selectable output power of 10W/5... Read more

Leixen VV-898

April 27, 2015 No comments

Leixen VV-898 Features * PTT ID (Voice broadcast PTT ID） * All calls, group calls and selective calls * Monitor, RX Inhibit, RXTX Inhibit and Eme... Read more

Overview of 50 MHz status in ITU Region 1 (2016)

February 15, 2016 No comments

IARU Region 1 has issued a new version of their Overview of 50 MHz Status document dated Feb 13, 2016 It shows which Region 1 countries currently have... Read more

Antenna

Build an HF long wire balloon antenna

June 27, 2016 No comments

“We made a long wire vertical antenna suspended from a helium balloon over the river, at 25 watts and an MFJ 993b autotuner to tune it on 40 met... Read more

How High should my Dipole Antenna be?

January 19, 2015 No comments

Dipole Antennas – the Effect of Height Above Ground I frequently hear the question: how high should my dipole be? Or alternatively, will my dipo... Read more

Cubical Quad Antenna JavaScript Calculator

December 24, 2014 No comments

JavaScript PROGRAM by N6ACH Ron vanVarden Sample: See More on Calculator Web Site: Link Photos – Click to enlarge ... Read more

Antenna 1/2-wave, 5-Band HF Cobweb Antenna – MFJ-1835 Time Lapse Video

November 16, 2016 No comments

1/2-wave, 5-Band HF Cobweb Antenna Restricted space spoiling your operating fun? MFJ-1835 puts your call back on the map! This fiveband (20, 17, 15, 1... Read more

App - Mobile

SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 Now Available

August 12, 2018 No comments

FlexRadio Systems announces the release of SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store. This App requires... Read more

Morse Machine – Android APP

February 02, 2015 No comments

This program teaches you to receive Morse Machine code (CW). It starts with two letters and adds more when it sees that you are ready. This is the eas... Read more

Free APRS application for iOS

January 11, 2016 No comments

What it’s all about A modern APRS app for iOS users, with models detection, frequencies detection, C4FM highlight… More features Receive l... Read more

DX Hunter – The amateur radio App for DX-enthusiasts

June 02, 2015 No comments

DX Hunter – The amateur radio App for DX-enthusiasts Description DX-Hunter is an application for amateur radio operators, short wave listeners a... Read more

Review

Home-Brew HF SDR Receiver by G0ETP

February 26, 2017 No comments

Key Features There are a lot of home brew SDR-related projects on the internet at the moment. I believe the key features of this project are: Small bu... Read more

ICOM IC-705 Review and Full Walk Through

January 14, 2021 No comments

Here’s the complete and detailed review of the ICOM IC-705. If you are already an owner of this unit, this video covers the essentials of the op... Read more

Grounding and Bonding Redux

October 26, 2020 No comments

Grounding and Bonding Redux Read more

How To Install Powerpole Connectors

January 05, 2017 No comments

“I introduce you to Anderson Powerpole connectors and how to solder and crimp the connector pins. This connector has become a standard among Ama... Read more