SWR
W6LG, Jim, shows the loss in RG8X in a simple demonstration without using Algebra and Smith Charts.
Antenna
The Legendary G5RV Antenna – ARRL The Doctor is In podcast
“The Legendary G5RV Antenna” is the topic of the new (August 15) episode of the ARRL The Doctor is In podcast. Listen…and learn! Read more
3/3 (6) element 50/70MHz Yagi (1.2m)
An Excellent Dual Band Yagi for 50/70MHz with 1.2m boom Model: DB-664 A dualband balun is recommended for this antenna, details can be found HERE The... Read more
JVP Antennas back to the market!
JVP Antenas was born in 1982 by José Vasallo Paleologo LU1FJ, former LU5FHM with the idea of manufacturing high performance antennas for amateur rad... Read more
News
Pirates On US Navy Satellites – UHF SatCom
Here we take a look at how to listen to the Brazillian Pirates on UHF SatCom Read more
FCC Dismisses ARRL, AMSAT Requests in Small Satellite Proceeding
An FCC Report and Order (R&O) released August 2 in the so-called “small satellite” rulemaking proceeding, IB Docket 18-86, failed to address conce... Read more
2 Meter Sharing Proposal is on CEPT Conference Preparatory Group Agenda
The final European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) Conference Preparatory Group (CPG) meeting prior to World Radioc... Read more
Australian Radio Amateur Reports First FT8 Contact on 122 GHz
In Australia, Roland Lang, VK4FB, and Stefan Durtschi, VK4CSD, completed what is being claimed as the world’s first FT8 contact on 122 GHz. The distan... Read more
VHF
Should a Baofeng be your First Ham Radio – Ham Radio Q&A
“The Baofeng UV5R. Some have called them the savior to ham radio and others say they are nothing but a scourge to the hobby. But one is for sure... Read more
WRC-19: request to support 50MHz
As the run-up to WRC-19 gathers pace, the UK Six Metre Group has also written to Ofcom in support of a positive approach to Agenda Item 1.1 concerning... Read more
App - Mobile
HF Beam Antenna Calculator for Iphone and Ipad
Antenna Calculator The Maidenhead & HF Beam Antenna is a useful utility to calculate the the Maidenhead LOCATION as well as HF Elements’ s... Read more
Satellite Explorer Pro – IOS App
‘Satellite Explorer Pro’ is a tool for tracking satellites in real time. It is not a game. Be sure to visit the support web site http://ww... Read more
New APP for digital QST
Apple has released a new app for digital QST (version 5.1) readers that use that platform. A long-standing problem involved the inability of some Appl... Read more
FlexRadio Systems Announces Partnership With DL8MRE – APP for Iphone
FlexRadio Systems and Marcus Roskosch, DL8MRE announced today a partnership to develop, market and sell a client interface application for both iPad®... Read more
Review
Ham Radio Basics – Setting Up Your First Operating Position
Some things to think about when you set up your first ham radio station operating position. A quick look at Larry WD0AKX’s console. ... Read more
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Eric from Universal Radio discusses the Icom IC-R8600 Receiver
Eric, KC8XJ of Universal Radio discusses some fine points of the Icom IC-R8600 receiver. The IC-R8600 is a very wide band feature packed self containe... Read more
Setting up a Buddipole Deluxe Kit in the Field
DESCRIPTION The Buddipole™ Deluxe Package includes everything you need for setting up an efficient portable antenna solution anywhere in the world in... Read more
VHF
Introducing Icom’s 8.33 kHz Airband VHF Radio Range
Icom have a range of VHF airband radios that will meet next year’s 8.33 kHz spacing deadline. The company has a range of 8.33 kHz handheld and panel m... Read more
What’s Inside The Retevis RT97 Portable Repeater?!
Retevis RT97 Portable Mobile Analog Mode Repeater Features: 1, Customizable: The TX and RX frequencies can be customized between UHF (400-470MHZ) 2,... Read more
‘The VHF/UHF DX Book’, 2017 Replica Edition, is now available for free download
2017 Digital Replica Edition The VHF/UHF DX Book was written in the early to mid-1990s by a team of experienced VHF/UHF DXers and equipment developers... Read more
Baojie BJ-218 Mini Dual Band 25W Mobile Radio UHF VHF Transceiver
Baojie BJ-218 The function of the new development menu Personalized design operation Dual Display, Dual Standby & Dual Track Mini Size, Power Sup... Read more
