“I’m startin’ the year with a long overdue review of the QRPworks Sidekar. A super portable CW appliance built for the KX3. Oh yeah, theres a new weather girl in town & you don’t want to miss her first time propagation report”
News
Image credit: Otava Tuomi. Early last year, when the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) first pushed much of the world into lockdown, one traditional – some might even say old-fashioned – hobby experienced a spectacular revival. Amateu... Read more
VHF
BTECH DMR-6X2 Digital (DMR) & Analog Two-Way Radio (with GPS and Recording)
The BTECH DMR-6X2 is the most versatile dual-band DMR radio available. Designed for both amateur and commercial usage with its large, bright 1.77... Read more
Yaesu FT-4XR / FT-4VR : ANNOUNCEMENT
Yaesu FT-4XR FM DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER Range: 136-174, 400-480MHz Antenna Connector: SMA Power Source: 12.6 VDC Nominal, Battery Operated Exclusively R... Read more
Baofeng UV-XR IP67 Waterproof Walkie Talkie 10W
Baofeng UV-XR 10W High Power Baofeng UV-XR Feature： 1. IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof. 2. High power 10W 3. Up to 128 memory channels. 4. Cross band r... Read more
The Icom IC-2730 , A Practical Dual Bander with Optional Bluetooth Headset!
Icom are pleased to announce details of the new IC-2730E dual band mobile transceiver which will be available in early 2015. This stunning new... Read more
ICOM – New release of IP700, the industry’s first hybrid IP transceiver
IP transceiver and digital simple radio in one Product name / model name Hybrid IP transceiver / IP700 Suggested retail price Open price Release date... Read more
Antenna
How to make a 4:1 balun cheap and easy
How to make a 4 to 1 balun cheap and easy Read more
Low Cost Magnetic Loop Antenna For 10-12 Meters
“I decided to build a magnetic loop antenna that would cover the ham radio frequencies from around 20 to 30 Mhz so I could use it on portable wi... Read more
SteppIR 2 Element Yagi – 2E with 30/40m loop element
2E Yagi Specs 2E 20m-6m 2E with 30/40m loop element Boom Length 57 in / 1.44 m 57 in / 1.44 m Boom 1.75 in / 4.45 cm 1.75 in / 4.45 cm Longest... Read more
An Unusual Jpole Antenna
An Unusual Jpole Antenna Read more
Review
Wouxun KG-D2000 DMR HT Radio
Wouxun KG-D2000 DMR HT Radio “The second model of DMR HT from Wouxun is dubbed the KG-D2000. Still a monoband UHF radio (VHF version might also... Read more
W6LG Talks To David G4AKC Who Is Pedestrian Mobile In The UK
“Jim W6LG talks to G4AKC, David Starkie in England. David is Pedestrian Mobile running about 100 watts to a quarter wavelength long vertical mob... Read more
