“Curiosity got the best of me. I finally ordered a DMR handheld radio and picked the new TYT MD-2017 UHF/VHF DMR Analog unit. I’ve never used a DMR radio before and wanted to see if an average guy could program it and get on the air.How does DMR compare to D-Dstar? I also got a new digital SWR /Power meter from MFJ just in time for Field Day. This is the MFJ-849 Digital SWR/Watt Meter. What do I think of it?”
Digital Modes
FT8 Waterfall Ham Radio Pull-Over Hoodie
When you want to tell people you’re into FT8 without telling them you’re into FT8 Warm, comfortable and soft, this hoodie is a perfect cho... Read more
Getting Audio Sorted Out for FT8
Kevin, KF0IPD, Is having problems with his audio. He is wondering if their is a setting on the 7300 that powers down the sound card inside the radio w... Read more
VarAC – HF/FM Digital Chat Reinvented
VarAC What is VarAC? VarAC is a FREE, modern HF P2P real-time chatting application for the amateur radio operator that leverages the gloriou... Read more
The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer
Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with the Microsoft Surfac... Read more
Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners
FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show how to get started and make contacts with FT8, introduction... Read more
WSJT-X Version 2.5.1 has been Released
The WSJT-X development team has announced the general availability release of WSJT-X version 2.5.1. This release mainly contains i... Read more