TYT MD-2017 Dual Band DMR and MFJ-849 Digital SWR Watt Meter BY K6UDA

“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?”

Antenna

Vari-Ten Wire Antenna Tensioners

November 28, 2014 in: Antenna No comments

Our wire antenna tensioner is a high quality variable tensioning device that absorbs the shock on amateur radio antennas when the support trees sway in the wind. It is simple to install, camouflaged, and is designed to control wire tension... Read more

Jim W6LG Shows How He Connects 2 HF Antennas at the Same Time

December 19, 2017 No comments
Robot Adds New Twist to NIST Antenna Measurements and Calibrations

December 08, 2015 No comments
Elecraft XG3 RF Signal Source

January 18, 2015 No comments
2/2 (4) element 7/10MHz Yagi (3.9m) Force12 Antennas

March 12, 2015 No comments

VHF

How to Extend Radio Range Without Adding a Repeater?

January 08, 2015 in: VHF No comments

How to Extend Radio Range Without Adding a Repeater? When there’s a need to extend the coverage of handheld two-way radios, the first option is usually a repeater. However, a repeater isn’t the full answer. A repeater will typically put out... Read more