“A viewer asks: I’m going to HRO to get my first HF (transceiver) Saturday. Is the Yaesu FTdx-10 worth the money over the Icom IC-7300? Joe and I talk about these transceivers and why the FTdx-10 has been dubbed by some as the “Icom killer.”
Antenna
Tuner free directional HF Multiband Field Expedient Antenna kit
Description: This 10-80 Meter Multiband FEA (Field Expedient Antenna) Kit enables you to customize your Alpha Multiband HF Antenna. The kit can then b... Read more
W5GI Mystery Antenna
A multi-band wire antenna that performs exceptionally well even though it confounds antenna modeling software Article by W5GI ( SK ) The design... Read more
ACOM HF Log-periodic Antenna
ACOM, Bulgaria manufactures a range of 8, 10 and 12 element HF log-periodic antennas. Their main features are: designed and produced to give top perf... Read more
Use the Mast as the Antenna
Bill, AA6BD, wants to attach his antenna in a very common manner of attaching it to the back of a trailer and he wants to incorperate the mast. Watch... Read more
Green Heron Rotator Controller RT-21azel
Rotator Controller RT-21 Azimuth/Elevation Two separate control boards for independent Azimuth and Elevation New crisp OLED displays Separate Point-an... Read more
Review
“Generators” is the topic of the new (June 22) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast.
“Generators” is the topic of the new (June 22) episode of the “ARRL The Doctor is In” podcast. Listen…and learn! Sponsored by DX Engineering, “A... Read more
Retired Librarian Who Was Maine’s First Woman Radio Amateur Turns 108
Mary Cousins, ex-W1GSC, who was the first woman in Maine to obtain an Amateur Radio license, celebrated her 108th birthday on September 20. Now a resi... Read more
Manufacturers Showcase: Carston Esch, DL6LAU with Wimo
Carston Esch, DL6LAU, Sales Manager for Wimo will join us on this weeks episode of the Manufacturers Showcase with Tim, K3LR Read more
Ham Radio HF Stealth Dipoles ON-AIR Test and Review
Here is a video on some micro HF dipoles i found. Under 5 ounces, and multiple versions. They work exceptionally well, and will be in my go-kit video.... Read more
Unboxing and Testing the BaofengTech UV-5X3 Triband HT
BaofengTech has released a model called the UV-5X3, which is a Triband HT, including the 220MHz band. Let’s take a look at this radio, see how t... Read more
Equipment
Ten-Tec PM1 QRP
Description The MX1, AA1, VO1, and TX1 modules are wired into a band-switching 80-40 meter CW transceiver. Front panel controls: On-off, Transmit-Rece... Read more
THE NEW MOUNTAIN TOPPER MTR-4B V2 BY LNR PRECISION
MTR-4B V2 Photos COMING SOON “The Mountain Topper” The LnR Precision MTR transceivers are designed to be efficient portable CW rigs. Whether climbing... Read more
YAESU – FT-857D
YAESU – FT-857D The FT-857D, the world’s smallest HF/VHF/UHF mobile transceiver, provides base station-type performance from... Read more
DZKit Sienna HF Receiver/Transceiver Kit
True kit – soldering required (about 40 hours to build boards, assemble, cal and test) Modular (start small, add modules as your budget allows)... Read more
Mercury Paddle- Bencher
The Return of the Legend. N2DAN’s legacy lives on in this beautiful dual paddle crafted from the finest materials– massive brass base with... Read more
