FT8 is exploding! 1#popular HamRadio digital mode
In this episode of the No Nonsense Amateur Radio Podcast, Tom, KB5RF, and I explore the exciting developments in the FT8 world and speculate on what’s going to happen in the future with this very popular digital mode. There are lots of FT8 resources on the net. Here are some that we mentioned in this episode, plus a few more for good measure:
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FT8 Basics
- New FT8 Modes
- FT8CALL
- Miscellaneous
VHF
Icom IC-9700 First Impression, Comparision with IC-7400
Icom IC-9700 Specifications General Frequency coverage 144.000–148.000, 430.000–450.000, 1240.000–1300.000 MHz Mode SSB, CW, RTTY, AM, FM, DV, DD Numb... Read more
Talking through a satellite from 15 feet apart
“Andrew Knafel, KN8FEL saw my videos and through our correspondence I helped him learn how to operate satellites. He and his family live in Ohio... Read more
Introduction to the IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT Radio
Video introduction from Icom Inc. to the IC-SAT100 which is Icom’s first Satellite PTT handheld radio that uses the Iridium satellite communication ne... Read more
Qatar OSCAR-100 Wideband Spectrum Monitor
OSCAR-100 This spectrum monitor, hosted at Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall, shows the Qatar OSCAR-100 wideband transponder onboard the Es’ha... Read more
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IC-9700 Manual – Basic and Advanced Manual [ English ]
IC-9700 Manual Basic Manual http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/pdf/IC-9700_ENG_Basic_0.pdf Advanced Manual: http://www.icom.co.jp/wo... Read more
Review
Review of The Sidekar, CW device for the KX3
“I’m startin’ the year with a long overdue review of the QRPworks Sidekar. A super portable CW appliance built for the KX3. Oh yeah,... Read more
Review and Tutorial on Radioddity/Baofeng RD-5R DMR Dualbander
“Two Chinese companies, Radioddity and Baofeng, have teamed up to bring you the US$75 dual-band FM/DMR radio housed in the old UV-5R package. Th... Read more
Introducing the PRAS and HPS
Bob Heil talks about the new Parametric Receive Audio System and Heil Powered Speaker for Amateur Radio. PRAS – Parametric Receive Audio System The... Read more
How to update your IC-7300 to the latest firmware?
Short video showing the steps in the firmware upgrade process of the Icom IC-7300 HF radio. Make sure you read section 15 of the full owner’s ma... Read more
Why You Should (and shouldn’t) Upgrade Your Amateur Radio License – Ham Radio Q&A
“Congratulations! You just earned your FCC Technician amateur radio license. I bet when you took the test, one of the examiners asked if you wis... Read more
Antenna
EF155SL – 21 MHz Mono band antenna by YU7EF
21 MHz Mono band antenna by YU7EF See More: Link Read more
DXplorer system providing facilities for on-air antenna system testing and comparison
DXplorer™ is a unique web-based system providing facilities for on-air antenna system testing and comparison as well as real-time HF propagation analy... Read more
THE COKE LOOP Antenna by PY1AHD
“The Coke Loop is a Small Magnetic Loop Antenna tuned by a trombone-style variable capacitor made with standard soda cans. In Brazil we... Read more
Moonraker Ltd Whizz Loops 13-428
Moonraker Ltd Whizz Loops are compact QRP portable loops that are perfect for attaching directly to your ft-817 or other QRP transceiver. These nifty,... Read more
Antenna Gain Explained by KB9VBR
Check great article from KB9VBR – Antenna Gain Explained Also Visit J-Pole Antenna Shop Read more
