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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
DMX-40 Transceiver
The Premier Morse Translator/Transceiver Tired of trying to learn Morse code? Searching for a state-of-the-art decoder/encoder companion for your stat... Read more
How to Renew Your License
Natalie, KK4FLA, has one question that is very simple but still important. “How does one renew his license?” Read more
Antenna Review | MFJ Ham Stick
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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
Download IC-705 Exterior Case 3D Data and Create Your Own Accessories
Icom is allowing the download of 3D data of the exterior case of the IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF Mobile Transceiver allowing customers to create their own relat... Read more
Scandinavian Activity Contest
Rules Scandinavian Activity Contest Rules 2021 Rules for all participants Latest update 2021-08-11 No changes made since 2020. 1. Aim of the contest T... 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
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
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
Antenna
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
Why use a J-Pole Antenna?
“A viewer asks: Why J-Pole antennas? I mean it’s a cool design and all, but some people swear by them. What advantages do they have? Lower... Read more
Beam Pattern vs Heights
Dave is going to explain and dig deeper into the Beam field of antennas, such as dipoles, and how their distance from the ground can change the propag... Read more
How To Setup The Buddistick Pro and Tune it up!
“Let me show you how to setup the Buddistick Pro fast. It is easy to carry, and setup in the field. Its a winner for most radios as it doesn... Read more
Antennas TOO Close Together
Steve, AI7SV, is having some trouble with his antennas due to him placing them too close together. Read more
Digital Modes
RC WSJT-X 2.5.0-rc4 is now ready for download by beta testers
“Dear WSJT-X and MAP65 Users, We are pleased to announce that a public Release Candidate WSJT-X 2.5.0-rc4 is now ready for download by beta testers. O... Read more
JS8Call Overview and Settings 2021
JS8Call Overview and Settings 2021 Read more
FT8DMC 3rd Anniversary-Activity Days 2020
To commemorate our 3rd anniversary, special event stations will be on air during the FT8DMC Activity Days from 1. to 31. July 2020. All stations will... Read more
K1JT , JOE TAYLOR HINTS AT POSSIBLE NEW MODE!
In a post to the WSJT-X email group today, Joe Taylor K1JT hinted at some ongoing experimentation of a new digital mode with sub-modes. His post was a... Read more
WWSA GACW Contest Rules.
WWSA GACW I – Dates Second weekend of June of every year. From Saturday 15.00 UTC until Sunday 15.00 UTC. 24 hours period. II – Goal To co... Read more
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
Wouxun KG-UV9G GMRS Handheld from Better Safe Radio
The KG-UV9G Handheld GMRS Radio from Wouxun is a great addition to any GMRS line-up of radios The BSR-Exclusive Wouxun KG-UV9G is a 999 channel progra... Read more
Equipment
DMX-40 Transceiver
The Premier Morse Translator/Transceiver Tired of trying to learn Morse code? Searching for a state-of-the-art decoder/encoder companion for your stat... Read more
Download IC-705 Exterior Case 3D Data and Create Your Own Accessories
Icom is allowing the download of 3D data of the exterior case of the IC-705 HF/VHF/UHF Mobile Transceiver allowing customers to create their own relat... Read more
RS-HFIQ 5 Watt HF SDR Transceiver by HobbyPCB
Here we take a look at the RS-HFIQ 5 Watt HF SDR Transceiver by HobbyPCB. The RS-HFIQ is an open-source HF transceiver project designed to translate I... Read more
Mini SSB receiver ATS-25 (LW/MW/SW/FM)
It’s small SSB/AM/FM receiver with wide band coverage – LW/MW/SW/FM. Touchscreen and simple menu makes this radio easy to use. It has 2000... Read more
Swap My Rigs Remote Radio Kit – Huntsville Hamfest
“I met Mary at the Huntsville hamfest showing SwapMyRigs.com with her Father AE4S. This is a unique product that allows you to remote your ham r... Read more
Geocron Atlas 4K
A brief overview of the GeoChron Atlas 4K A Worldview in 4K with Satellites, Weather, and Commercial Aviation The Geochron Digital Atlas 4K gives view... Read more
Expert Electronics MB1 Prime 2021
Expert Electronics MB1 PRIME (2021 Version) The MB1 PRIME transceiver is a game-changer, it’s a transceiver and a PC in a single package. It has... Read more
Integra Unveils Novel 100V RF GaN-on-SiC Technology with Superior Performance
Modernization of multi-kilowatt RF communication and data transmission systems is pushing the requirements of what traditional vacuum electron devices... Read more
Review
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
Quick Tip – Coiling Coax
In this video, from a few years ago, Julian Frost (N3JF), your Ham Radio Sensei, gives a quick tip on how to coil coax so that it doesn’t create... Read more
Best Digital Scanners on the Market 2021
For this week’s Something for the Weekend, Johnathan M0JSX and John 2E0EZK take you through our selection of the best digital scanners available... Read more
Software
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
Dxing
3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition Receives $100,000 from Northern California DX Foundation
The Northern California DX Foundation (NCDXF) has donated $100,000 to the upcoming 3Y0J DXpedition to Bouvet Island, which is set for late 2022. The D... Read more
Bouvet Island DXpeditions Are in Planning Stages for 2021, 2022, and 2023
Parallel planning is under way by three entities for DXpeditions to Bouvet Island in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The remote volcanic, glacial sub-Antarctic... Read more
3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition Team Hasn’t Given Up the Ship
The Daily DX has reported that the 3Y0J DXpedition team is still hoping to have a go at the island in 2023. The DXpedition team had planned to travel... Read more
All about the Grayline!
“I, Dave, have been asked a lot about the Grayline in my recent livestreams, What is it? Why does it matter? How does it Happen? And is it Grayl... Read more
Contesting
Scandinavian Activity Contest
Rules Scandinavian Activity Contest Rules 2021 Rules for all participants Latest update 2021-08-11 No changes made since 2020. 1. Aim of the contest T... Read more
W1AW/KL7 to Serve as ARRL Headquarters Station for IARU Event
W1AW/KL7 will be in Alaska to serve as the ARRL Headquarters (HQ) station for the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) HF World Championship compe... Read more
New Field Day van! Winter Field Day 2021
“Whilst everyone in the USA enjoys summer field day, us here in VK have battled through our VHF/UHF winter field day! We have a new van and have... Read more
Safety for ARRL ham radio Field Day 2021
“Today we talk about Field Day safety, going through the ARRL field day safety checklist” Read more
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Propagation
Big Flare Players and Side-Swiping Storms | Solar Storm Forecast 09.12.2021
This Space Weather News forecast sponsored in part by Millersville University Read more
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Sunspot activity increased dramatically this week. Over the course of the reporting week, sunspot numbers peaked at... Read more
Solar Tsunami and CME
THE STAGE IS SET FOR AURORAS: A minor CME struck Earth’s magnetic field on Aug. 27th (~0100 UT). At first the impact had little effect. Now, how... Read more
Direct Hit with a Side Swipe After Major Eye Candy | Informal Solar Storm Forecast 08.25.2021
This informal forecast was made by and for patrons of Patreon. Without their generosity this forecast would not be possible. Read more
App - Mobile
SDR Receiver for IOS version 1.2.1 has been released
SDR Receiver demodulates and plays AM and FM signals received by an RTL-SDR, Airspy HF+ or SDRplay radio. Requires a radio and a host comput... Read more
STARWAVES DRM SoftRadio App for Android now available!
The STARWAVES DRM SoftRadio allows you to conveniently enjoy any DRM live radio broadcast on your Android smartphone or tablet. No Internet connection... Read more
MagicSDR – A NEW ANDROID AND IOS RTL_TCP CLIENT
MagicSDR makes it possible to interactively explore RF spectrum using panadapter and waterfall visualization, demodulate and play AM, SSB, CW, NFM, WF... Read more
SmartSDR for iOS v3.9.12 Now Available
Marcus, DL8MRE announces that release of SmartSDR for iOS v3.9.12 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store. SmartSDR is a full... Read more
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