JIm, W6LG shows how he recently used 2 off the shelf coax switches to connect 2 antennas to his transceiver at the same time. This simple solution replaced a box with vacuum relays, a control box and control cable.
Antenna
SteppIR Antenna This is another video from Pacificon 2022. I will interviewing another vender. John Mertel, WA7IR, for SteppIR. Watch to learn more. Read more
Digital Modes
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 choice for lounging around the house. Featuring a classic fit, hood with drawstring and a lar... Read more
Review
Here we take a look at the Moonraker Firespot. An MMDVM Digital Hotspot that uses an Orange Pi in replacement for the hard to get hold of, Raspberry Pi. What is great about the FireSpot, is that it can be used wirelessly, but also can be pl... Read more
VHF
ISS Crossband Repeater Ham Radio Contacts!
How hard is it to make contacts over the ISS Crossband repeater? Thanks to Robert W5ITR https://www.qrz.com/db/W5ITR for demonstrating his very nice r... Read more
ABBREE AR-F8 6 BAND HANDHELD
Here we take a look at the ABBREE AR-F8 handheld transceiver. Does this really do 20 Watts? I think we know that answer already..! Read more
The IC-905 Debut! Ham Expo Walkthrough
The IC-905 Debut! Ham Expo Walkthrough Aim higher and enter the world of SHF. The IC-905 is an industry-first all-mode transceiver with 144/440/1... Read more
Most Expensive Handhelds TESTED!
We’re back at the park to test the most expensive ham radio handheld radios available today. Which radio will have the strongest transmit signal... Read more
Activity and Awards Increase at 222 and 1296 MHz
Interest in ARRL VHF and above Worked All States Awards (WAS) continues its flurry of activity, now on the 1296 MHz band. As we reported in... Read more
Best APRS Handheld Ham Radio!
APRS has already been my favorite VHF/UHF radio feature. Today, sadly, there are fewer handhelds on the market that can do full-featured APRS. Today I... Read more
Top 3 Digital Handheld Ham Radios for 2022
Digital Handheld The top 3 digital voice modes in Ham Radio are DMR, DSTAR and YSF Read more
Equipment
Using A Uniden Wireless Mic For ICOM Radios??
Would you like a wireless mic option for your ICOM radios? Well, there is a way to do it with a Uniden CB mic. And it’s kind of neat! Read more
ACOM 2020S | Solid-State 1.8-54 MHz Linear Amplifier
The ACOM 2020S is a state-of-the art 1500 W heavy-duty, solid-state linear amplifier, covering all amateur bands from 1.8 to 54 MHz. It features a Rem... Read more
SPECTRAN V6 X
Aaronia presents the SPECTRAN® V6 X: the world’s first and only 8 GHz USB spectrum analyzer with dual USB true I/Q streaming of up to 245 MHz (v... Read more
WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH (WiMo) will be the exclusive distributor for the complete 4O3A product
Effective October 1st 2022 WiMo Antennen und Elektronik GmbH (WiMo) will be the exclusive distributor for the complete 4O3A product family, including... Read more
What’s a CTR2-Mini?
In the beginning was CTR The Mini and Mini+ are the third generation of radio controllers that I’ve designed and built. CTR stands for Control The Rad... Read more
M&P Silicon Seal – Strain Relief: The Ultimate Protection for Connectors
Self-tightening silicone rubber tubular gasket for our cables Ø 5,4 (.212”) or 7,3mm (.287”) or 10,3mm (.400”) or 1... Read more
