News
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1 Monitoring System (IARUMS) August newsletter reports that Radio France International was active daily between 2100 and 2200 UTC on 7205 kHz. The report says splattering appeared “massive... Read more
Antenna
The FALCON OUT-250B is a Short Wave Multiband Vertical antenna (WARC incl.) with flat SWR across the bands. In this video I assemble, install, test, compare and modify of this 7,13m tall vertical antenna. I hope you enjoy this video 🙂 Anten... Read more
Review
Brand new from Yaesu is the FT5D Dual Band Fusion Handheld Ham Radio. Let’s take a look at this brand new HT and compare it to the FT3D, its predecessor. Even in a compact body (W2.44” x D1.34” x H3.94”), the FT5DR provides reliable 5... Read more
Equipment
Robert, KG5BJF, is getting ready to set up his station and his question is “How do you determine which lightning arresters are the correct ones to use?” Read more
VHF
50W Full Duty Cycle Digital Repeater – FR5200H / FR6200H IDAS VHF/UHF Digital Repeaters
FR5200H / FR6200H IDAS VHF/UHF Digital Repeaters 50W 100% Duty cycle operation Employing a high performance power amplifier, together with the solid h... Read more
Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) Stations Encouraged to Register and File Post-Event Reports
Scouting’s Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) officials are asking JOTA 2016 participants not only to register for this year’s event, but to follow up with a... Read more
Hytera introduces the PD982 handheld radio
PD982, a new member of the already versatile DMR portfolio of Hytera, brings exceptional audio experience with enhanced features and innovation... Read more
Baofeng DM-5R Buyer Beware by VE3IPS
“I have been alerted by several hundred emails about the launch of the new Baofeng DM-5R (I am the President of the Toronto Baofeng users group... Read more
