Software update brings integrated DRM receiver (Digital Radio Mondiale) based on Dream 2.1.1 to all KiwiSDRs. Stock BeagleBone-Green/Black based Kiwis support one DRM channel, BeagleBone-AI Kiwis support four. Development work continues.
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VHF
Alinco DR-MD500T Dual Band DMR Mobile Radio
New from Alinco is the DR-MD500T, then dual band DMR mobile version of their popular dual band DMR HT. DR-MD500T Dual Band Mobile DMR VHF/UHF Portable... Read more
Using MFJ-916B Duplexe
David, N9BSA, is trying to merge two antennas using a Diamond Phasing Harness ss770r, but Dave has a better suggestion…. The MFJ-916B duplexer i... Read more
Yaesu FT5DR First Look, Features And Comparison FT3DR & FT2DR
The Yaesu FT5DR is shipping fast from Ham Radio Outlet, I got mine today, so lets test is out against its brothers, the FT3DR and FT2DR Read more
Yaesu FT5D Unboxing and First Impressions!
The new Yaesu FT-5DR is a full-featured C4FM handheld transceiver with superior operability and new sophisticated functions. Even in a compact body (W... Read more
Use a Crossband Repeater Instead
“Ken, N2DF, is having trouble with his HT because of his metal house. He is unable to connect and communicate. He is wondering if he can the end... Read more
New RFinder P10 Tablet with Dual Band DMR and RTL-SDR Receiver – Huntsville Hamfest
“From the Huntsville Hamfest, we sit down with Bob, W2CYK, and he shows us the new P10 Tablet from RFinder with RTL-SDR Receive and the traditio... Read more
Icom ID-52 DSTAR Handheld With Ray Novak At Huntsville Hamfest!
“Always great to see Ray Novak at every hamfest I attend. This year was at the Huntsville Hamfest 2021. A lot of people are eagerly waiting for... Read more
Review
Yaesu FT5DR Ham Radio Handheld Unboxing
Brand new from Yaesu is the FT5D Dual Band Fusion Handheld Ham Radio. Let’s take a look at this brand new HT and compare it to the FT3D, its pre... Read more
Solar Power for Ham Radio, a presentation – Ham Radio Q&A
This is an educational presentation I gave on setting up a solar system for use with amateur radio. It goes into the components necessary and talks on... Read more
RTL-SDR RF Filters
In this video, we take a look at how RF filters work and how you can improve signals when using an SDR, in this video we use the RTL-SRD reviewer and... Read more
Ham Radio Bicycle Mobile: Using APRS to track a marathon – Ham Radio Q&A
“Our amateur radio club provides health and welfare communications for the participants of the Wausau Marathon. This year I was the ‘bike... Read more
SunSDR2 Pro, Expert Electronics FULL SDR Review/Demo, HF/6M/VHF
Checking out the SunSDR2 Pro by Expert Electronics, a full DUC/DDC HF/VHF software defined radio that will please even the most demanding ham radio op... Read more
Is the Yaesu FT5D Really Waterproof? Let’s Find Out!
The Yaesu FT5D is IPX7 rated. What that means is it should be capable of being fully submerged in water at 3 feet for 30 minutes. I just had to test i... Read more
Types of Dummy Loads
Rod, VK4EZY, is setting up a dummy load that he has constructed but he doesn’t know for sure how to cool it down, or dissipate the heat? Dave he... Read more
Antenna
Stretching Antenna Bandwidths
Often on the HF bands, we find that the quoted antenna frequency bandwidth is not wide enough to cover the whole band. This can be a particular proble... Read more
HF Multiband Vertical Antenna – FALCON OUT-250B
The FALCON OUT-250B is a Short Wave Multiband Vertical antenna (WARC incl.) with flat SWR across the bands. In this video I assemble, install, test, c... Read more
Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop – Antenna Review
The Chameleon Tactical Delta Loop covers 80 meters through 6 meters. and will handle 100 watts on SSB and 50 watts CW/Digital. Its a great portable an... Read more
End Fed Dipoles : So I need a Counterpoise?
Kenneth, WB3JFR, encouraged this question. Do you need to use a counterpoise just because its “End Fed”? Read more
Antenna Review | MFJ Ham Stick
MFJ Ham Stick Read more
How to Setup and Tune the BuddiStick Pro Antenna from Buddipole
BuddiStick Pro ham radio antenna from Buddipole Product Details DESCRIPTION The Buddistick PRO™ Deluxe Package contains the following:1). Buddistick P... Read more
Backyard Circular Polarization
Dave, K4DRA, wants to try a double dipole set up in order to get an omnidirectional dipole, but he has yet to understand the circular polarization tha... Read more
Software
SDR++ THE BLOAT FREE SDR SOFTWARE
In this video we take a look at a new and upcoming SDR Application called SDR ++ Wide hardware support (both through SoapySDR and dedicated modules) S... Read more
Released SDRuno 1.41
SDRuno Roadmap Updated 13th September 2021 Version 1.41 of SDRuno® is the latest full production version. The remaining features along wit... Read more
SDR++, A new SDR program. Open source and cross platform!
SDR++ It’s nice to see a new cross platform program in the scene. https://github.com/AlexandreRouma/SDRPlusPlus Read more
N1MM+ Updates!
Version 1.0.9252 (August 31, 2021) K4 Radio Control: Increased the command pacing and slowed the radio polling to eliminate a radio configuration erro... Read more
Ham Radio Deluxe Software Overview
This is an updated overview video that describes the overall features of the Ham Radio Deluxe Software suite. Ham Radio Deluxe Guides and Manuals... Read more
SDRPLAY SDRUno ADSB Plugin – Tracking Aircraft Easy
Here we take a look at the new ADSB Plugin now available in BETA for SDRUno from SDRPlay. Read more
SDR++, The bloat-free SDR software | A Hands on Overview
SDR++, The bloat-free SDR software Read more
