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APX NEXT XN All-Band P25 Smart Radio
Outperform the unexpected APX NEXT XN brings unprecedented durability and mobilized intelligence to a firefighter’s lifeline so you can outperform wha… Read more
ICOM IC 7300 and 9700 hidden feature for contesting
Hidden feature of using your up down buttons to trigger TX memories. Read more
LimeSDR Mini 2.0 – An open, full-duplex, USB stick software defined radio
LimeSDR Mini 2.0 is an upgraded, drop-in replacement for LimeSDR Mini, a hardware platform for developing and prototyping high-performance and lo… Read more
The CHA TD 2.0 is a broadband (HF) Antenna
The CHA TD 2.0 is a broadband High Frequency (HF) antenna specially designed for short to long range portable and man-pack HF communication,… Read more
Small Cheap Linear Loaded 80m Dipole
The legs of this dipole are only 12.4m long (about 40 feet). Read more
The FTM-200D – Overview, Functionality, and Questions
FTM-200D This is the episode you have been waiting for as we go over the * NEW * FTM-200D. We will cover the outside of the radio, how to use the gene… Read more
Three simultaneous transmissions from the Russian OTH
Three simultaneous transmissions from the Russian OTH (Over The Horizon; long range) Contayner radar in the 40 meter ham radio nothing. Required bandw… Read more
Antenna Height – why it is important, what are the benefits
The height of a radio antenna or radio aerial can have a significant impact on its performance, especially at VHF and UHF. We often see many forms of… Read more
Cubical Quad Antenna, is this the best directional antenna?
In this video I build a 2m cubical quad antenna. I show the parts I designed an 3D printed for the build. 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
PT5J x ZW5B – ARRL DX SSB 2022
Hello friends: Although it is not common for GADX stations to compete in the same category in international contests, in this ARRL DX we had a happy c… Read more
Ukrainian Amateur Radio League – News
“Dear friends! The war continues in Ukraine. Many of us in the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are at the front, in the ranks of the T… Read more
Powerblast 30 – A powerful 30 Watt 2.4Ghz RF Amplifier For QO-100 Groundstation
Here we take a look at, and test, the E-REON Powerblast 30 RF amplifier for 2.4 Ghz. Read more
Russian and Belarusian radio amateurs are therefore currently ineligible to participate in any event that is sponsored by the RSGB
“The normal stance of amateur radio is that it is apolitical. However, it is clear that recent actions by the Russian Federation and their milit… Read more
The K7RA Solar Update
Tad Cook, K7RA, Seattle, reports: Solar activity was weaker over the February 24 – March 2 reporting week, with the average daily sunspot number weake… Read more
QRZ.com reconsidered and reversed Russians blocking action
The site QRZ.com that had blocked the consultation of Russian stations callsigns went back and returned to display the results normally. First announc… Read more
Letter: Union of Radio Amateurs of Russia
“Dear colleagues! On behalf of Russian radio amateurs, we appeal to all radio amateurs in the world and their leaders – heads of national organi… Read more
Ukraine Maintains Ham Radio Silence in State of Emergency
Radio amateurs in Ukraine appear to be diligently maintaining radio silence as the state of emergency declared there just prior to the Russian militar… Read more
DX SUMMIT to Block Spots
A message from the operators of the DX Summit http://www.dxsummit.fi/ A state of emergency was declared in Ukraine just prior to the Russian mili… Read more
Volunteer Monitor Program Cautions against Operating Beyond License Privileges
Many of the Advisory Notices sent out each month by the ARRL Volunteer Monitor Program go to stations heard operating outside the operator’s… Read more
Number Stations, Jammers & War Propaganda On Shortwave Radio Happening Now!
Number Stations, Jammers & War Propaganda On Shortwave Radio Happening Now Read more
Where to buy Toroids for Ham Radio
In this video, we talk about some of the best places to get toroids for your ham radio needs. Read more
ARRL’s new digital contest – all YOU need to know!
ARRL’s new digital contest – all YOU need to know! Contest Objective: Amateurs worldwide contact and exchange QSO information with ot… Read more
What to do with Excess Cable?
Mike, K7MHM, has some extra coax. Watch to learn more. Read more
Ukraine: DARC provides an update
Germany’s DARC reports in Romania radio amateurs have been contacted by the government to offer their expertise should the situation deteriorate… Read more
How To Receive & Track Lora Satellites – TinyGS
TinyGS Here we take a look at the TinyGS Lora Satellite project and how to receive their transmissions. TinyGS is an open network of Ground Stations d… Read more
Ukraine: IARU-R1 statement
Ukraine: IARU-R1 statementIARU Region 1 has released the following statement regarding any radio transmissions you may hear from radio amateurs in Ukr… Read more
Ham Radio Operators Respond to the Russia Ukraine Conflict
“How have we, and should we, as Ham Radio Operators respond to the Russia Ukraine Conflict? Here are some of my thoughts and I am interested to… Read more
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HUSTLER 4-BTV [ 40-10m ]
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Best Ham Radio Antenna Analyzer for OFF-GRID, Camping, SOTA
Antenna Analyzer What is the best ham radio antenna analyzer for off-grid comms, SOTA (summits on the air) camping, outdoors, etc? And why? Frequency… Read more
Hawaii Island Amateur/Ham Radio News:
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