This video briefly shows how to setup and use the NanoVNA to sweep an antenna system (antenna, transmission line, transmatch, etc.) to measure its VSWR, Reflection Coefficient, etc., and then shows how you can use it to monitor the tuning behavior as you make adjustments. The basic steps include: – Setting the traces that you want to display (SWR, Smith, S11) – Setting the frequency range – Running a Calibration – Making the sweep – Using Markers Please see my previous videos on the VNA, Smith Chart, Transmission Lines, Terminations, etc. for more background.
In this video I show you how to install the best PL-259 connector in the world! The Messi & Paoloni Evolution PL-259 Connector for Messi & Pao... Read more
“I have installed two major ham shack builds over the years. One was a DISASTER! This is what I learned when designing my new ham radio shack.... Read more
uSDX Here we take a look at the uSDX+ Version 2 8 Band All mode HF Transceiver with Surprising Results! it is optimized fromuSDX QCX-SSB ope... Read more
“Yes, it sure is. Comparing the losses between Messi & Paoloni & LMR Coax cables. The numbers don’t lie in this heated battle betw... Read more
Ameco was an old Ham Radio company that existed back in the 50s. Now it is being remade as a sort of modern, vintage radio with all the traditional tu... Read more
Review
EVOLUTION PL-259 CONNECTORS
7 Things When Building Your Ham Radio Shack
uSDX+ v2 8 – HF TRANSCEIVER
Messi & Paoloni Is Better Than LMR Coax
Ameco AC-1T Unboxing
ICOM Hamvention 2022! Take your contesting experience to the next level with the latest LDMOS power device with features supporting a SO2R operation i... Read more
AMSAT-UK is very happy to announce the 2022 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium will be held as part of the RSGB Convention on October 8-9 at the... Read more
This morning Icom announced that it will have “new and exciting is on the horizon” during Dayton Hamvention 2022 Will it be a new HF or VH... Read more
The US Department of Defense will host this year’s Armed Forces Day (AFD) Cross-Band Test on Saturday, May 14. While Armed Forces Day is May 21, the A... Read more
Global Radio Guide During times of crisis, radio hobbyists turn on their radios and tune to the shortwave “Global Radio” bands for context, perspectiv... Read more
News
New at ICOM Hamvention 2022!
AMSAT-UK announce the 2022 International Space Colloquium
ICOM will announce news at Hamvention
Annual Armed Forces Day Cross-Band Exercise Set for May 14
Global Radio Guide: Summer 2022
This app is a real CW QSO simulator for ham radio operators. Supports “599BK style QSO”.In order to reproduce a realistic QSO environment,... Read more
Dayton Hamvention® is offering a free mobile app for smartphones and tablets to help attendees navigate the large-scale event, which runs May 20 – 22... Read more
xCluster is a visual display of dx cluster activity. DX spots are received via telnet or web services and displayed in a tabular form and plotted on a... Read more
SDR Control for Icom — Software Defined Radio Client for Icom Transceivers SDR-Control is a full featured App to operate your Icom Transcei... Read more
The LINX platform consists of the mobile app, dispatch dashboard, and specialized equipment so your team can transmit voice, data, and send emergency... Read more
App - Mobile
CW QSO Simulator for iPhone and Android
Mobile App Available to Navigate 2022 Dayton Hamvention
xCluster: A Mac DXCluster Map App
SDR Control for Icom version 1.1.4 released
LINX consolidates communication, tracking and safety
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
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
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
Does WSJT-X display errors when you transmit with your radio? Try this simple fix which has helped me get rid of those frustrating errors. Read more
WSJT-X version 2.5.1 releasedThe development team have announced the General Availability (GA) release of WSJT-X version 2.5.1. This release mainly co... Read more
Digital Modes
The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer
Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners
WSJT-X Version 2.5.1 has been Released
WSJT-X Errors? Try This Simple Fix
WSJT-X version 2.5.1 released