Antenna
A Dualband 50/70MHz Yagi with single feedpoint – 5/7 (12) element 144/70MHz Yagi (2.4m)
An Excellent Dual Band Yagi for 70/144MHz on a 2.4m boom and single feed point The 4-2-12 Dual Band Yagi has a total of 12 elements, 5 elements are us... Read more
How High Should a Dipole Be? A Look at Antenna Modeling
“How high should a dipole be? What happens if it’s too low or too high? We turn to EZNEC antenna modeling software to see that the old rul... Read more
I Found & Eliminated My QRM / RFI (Radio Frequency Interference)!
This is the third in a series of videos following my efforts to track down a source of local QRM / Radio Interference. Following the build of a succes... Read more
Best Antenna Practices
“Donald Clark, KB6QEW, is having some trouble with his SWR. But because of some issues in understanding his situation Dave will answer the best... Read more
VHF
New release of portable transceiver IC-705 that covers all modes including DV (digital voice) from HF to 430MHz band .
IC-705 Product name / model name Amateur Radio HF / 50/144 / 430MHz <SSB / CW / RTTY / AM / FM / DV> IC-705 Suggested retail price 124,800 yen +... Read more
Wouxun KG-D901 DMR Digital Radio Preview
Key Features Unlike the 8D and 9D, the D901 is a single band transceiver, in your choice of either a UHF or VHF version. Most of the primary features... Read more
Anytone TERMN-8R Dual Band (VHF/UHF) Analog Portable Two-Way Radio
Anytone TERMN-8R THE FIRST RADIO FOR AMATEUR, COMMERCIAL, AND PUBLIC USEThe most versatile two way radio on the market, certified for use for commerci... Read more
Best Handheld Ham Radio Under $150 – 2021
“In early 2021, these are my recommendations of the Best Handheld Ham Radios under $150.” Read more
Equipment
Ailunce HS2
HS2 is an ultra-portable full-frequency full-mode SDR radio. Receive frequency coverage 300K~1.6GHZ. HS2 adopts a full keyboard design, built-in Bluet... Read more
The Classic Astatic D-104 Microphone
Let’s take a quick look at the classic Astatic D-104 microphone! Read more
Yaesu M-70 | Desktop Microphone
The Yaesu M-70 is a new desk top microphone from Yaesu, it is ideal for the new FT-DX10 model but will function with other Yaesu Models. More info so... Read more
Review
Astron SS-30M-AP Power Supply First Look!
New from Astron is a 30-amp Power Supply with PowerPoles and 2 USB ports on the front panel. Let’s take a First Look at this! Connectors: [... Read more
Getting your Equipment in the Right Order
Frank Arciuolo, W1ZAH, is having some problems with his antenna set up and SWR. Dave here to help point him in the right direction. Read more
Difficult Grounding Issues
Tim Desmond, KI5OUN, inspired this video on grounding. Simplest to say “Difficult Grounding Issues” Read more
New Astron SS-30M-AP Switching Power Supply Review/Demo
Switching Power Supply, 30 A At 13.8 Vdc Peak Output, Front Panel Powerpoles, Fan Cooled, Meters, 115/230 Vac Input Int. Sw., Each Read more
