“What is the IRN? Have you heard of International Radio Network? Have you seen one of these devices? This is another method to accessing the hobby, and I encourage you to check it out to see how amateur radio is progressing.”
Equipment
IC-9700 Firmware Update
Download Type Firmware Model name IC-9700 Version Version 1.23 Update 2020/04/03 Major changes Changes from Version 1.21 Changed the screen drawing se... Read more
RM Italy BLA-600 Review with Martin Lynch
The BLA 600 is a wideband compact, fully automatic 500W wideband linear amplifier for the HF bands and 6m, from 1.8 to 54 MHz. Totally ideal for runni... Read more
DC9DZ: Project Tsunami 40K – Power Amplifier (PA) using 4CX15000AA
Data of DRESSLER Tsunami-40K RF Linear Amplifier Frequency bands all HF amateur bands 1.8 MHz to 29.7 MHz Power supply 3 power supply transformers 200... Read more
EK1C 3 band QRP CW transceiver for 20, 30, 40 meters
EK1C 3 band QRP CW transceiver for 20, 30, 40 meters. 5 watts power output from 12 VDC. Internal keyer, extended receive coverage, sold as an assemb... Read more
KX3 Low-rider Radio Stand
Product Description KX3 Low-rider Radio Stand This lovely stand has been designed for KX3 owners who don’t have the Elecraft paddle and want a l... Read more
Omega 900 – 10 band (160-10m include 5MHz) QRP transceiver
Omega 900 is the successor to the well-known and warmly received Omega+ model. It’s a 10-band (including 60m/5MHz band) QRP transceiver with a m... Read more
VHF
Cobra Electronics Announces 2015 Line of VHF Marine Radios In Time for Upcoming Boating Season
VHF Marine Radios CHICAGO, IL (May 6, 2015) — Cobra Electronics Corporation, the leading designer and marketer of award-winning marine, safety,... Read more
Toptek Communications PA-85V VHF Power Amplifiers
Amplifier, VHF, 85 W, 138-174 MHz, Each Brand:Toptek Communications Manufacturer’s Part Number:PA-85V Part Type:VHF/UHF Amplifiers Product Line:... Read more
Best Handheld Ham Radio 2021
Today I go through my top 15 Handheld Ham Radios for 2021 – as an update to my Best Handheld of 2020 video, this is a list of both new and exist... Read more
OM Power OM3006 50MHz 6m 3kw Linear Amplifier
OM Power The linear amplifier OM3006 is designed for 50 MHz amateur bands from 50 till 52 MHz and all modes . It is equipped with a ceramictetr... Read more
Amateur Radio Guide to Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) by W2XAB
What is DMR? Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) was developed by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and is used worldwide by pr... 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
Choosing a “Step Up” Software Defined Radio (SDR)
We talk about the benefits of step up SDRs, and look at 4 models under $200. Read more
Introducing the SDRplay Raspberry Pi downloadable SD Card Image
SDRplay Raspberry Pi Bringing the Radio Spectrum to your computer: In this video we show the process of downloading an SD card image for a Raspberry P... Read more
Ailunnce HD1 DMR – Review and how to build a DMR codeplug
“The Ailunce HD1. It’s a DMR Radio. It’s a Ham Radio. It’s both. This promises to be the next evolution in Dual Band DMR handh... Read more
WELLBROOK ALA1530S+ LOOP ANTENNA – Review
“I have been a keen shortwave listener since 1970 and have had many receivers and antenna types during this time. Currently I have two wire ante... Read more
ID-4100A vs ID-880H Smackdown
ID-4100A VHF/UHF Dual Band D-STAR Transceiver Specifications General Frequency coverage TX RX 144–148, 430–450 MHz 118–174, 230–550 MHz* *Guaranteed... Read more
Antenna
Squalo antenna for 6m by PA3HCM
Introduction – Squalo antenna Adri PA0RDA, a friend of me, is trying to do some DX on 6m for a while now. His antenna position is... Read more
Icom Mobile Antennas AH-760 and AH-740 (1.6MHz–29.999MHz )
Icom Mobile Antennas AH-760, Wide Frequency Heavy-Duty Moving Coil Antenna 200W PEP SSB, 125W PEP CW/DATA 1.6MHz–29.999MHz wide frequency coverage wit... Read more
Antenna Separation Anxiety
Scott Machalk, KD8NPJ, has a question regarding how he should separate his four antennas. Read more
The 10 Meter Loop Antenna by KG0ZZ
Loop antennas are a favorite among hams. They are a simple design and offer more gain than a half wave dipole antenna. A full wavelength loop antenna... Read more
W4OP Loop Antenna
It seems that more and more, amateurs are facing increasingly strict HOAs. This antenna is not designed for the backpacker, but rather for the QRP ama... Read more
