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Single Tip – How to Tune Dipole, Vertical or Loop
Keeping track of changes when you are tuning ANY antenna is critical. Don’t rely on your memory for what you did, write it down. Read more
The IC-905 Debut! Ham Expo Walkthrough
The IC-905 Debut! Ham Expo Walkthrough Aim higher and enter the world of SHF. The IC-905 is an industry-first all-mode transceiver with 144/440/1… Read more
The giant Collins HF discone antenna at the Titan Missile Museum
An amazing place and a unique and equally amazing antenna that you can hook up to! Ham Radio Operators, you can now broadcast and listen on the discon… Read more
Resonant Frequency Often Not Lowest SWR
John, AD8IQ, has a question. Which is more important in an antenna system, the lowest SWR or the 50 ohm impedance? Watch to learn which one I hink is… Read more
The 2023 ARRL Calendar
Keep track of your important dates, ARRL contests, and holidays with a 2023 ARRL Calendar. This year’s calendar features Collegiate Amateur Radi… Read more
The Secret Government Radio Signals I Heard Today!
The Secret Government Radio Signals Read more
Mount Your Mobile Ham Radio Antenna The Right Way
Mount Your Mobile Ham Radio Antenna The Right Way Read more
Most Expensive Handhelds TESTED!
We’re back at the park to test the most expensive ham radio handheld radios available today. Which radio will have the strongest transmit signal… Read more
Is that an ATAS on your Roof or are you just Happy to See Me?
A Yaesu ATAS Antenna on the Roof? What is the Best Way to Deploy an End Fed Half Wave Antenna? Where Can You Buy A Telescopic Mast for Ham Radio these… Read more
Radio Amateurs Support the Great ShakeOut 2022 in Puerto Rico
Students from the Crop Protection Student Association at the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez participated in a communications practice session a… Read more
Activity and Awards Increase at 222 and 1296 MHz
Interest in ARRL VHF and above Worked All States Awards (WAS) continues its flurry of activity, now on the 1296 MHz band. As we reported in… Read more
Dual-Band Sloper for 60 and 17 Meters- Wins the September 2022 QST Cover Plaque Award
The winning article for the September 2022 QST Cover Plaque award is “Dual-Band Sloper for 60 and 17 Meters,” by Patrick Brannick, N2BZD. The QST… Read more
Now even better! Chameleon LEFS 8010 Lightweight End Fed Sloper Antenna
I take a look at the Chameleon CHA LEFS 8010 Light Weight End Fed Sloper Antenna. This antenna gives you 8 bands, without the need of a tuner, from 10… Read more
Chameleon Remote Tuner
Using the Loop Remote Tuner allows you to get further away from the antenna and have more precise control over the antenna. This is advantageous for t… Read more
Yaesu FT-710 AESS & FTdx10 – RX Audio Comparison
“I’ve had a number of requests to shoot a video series about the Yaesu FT-710 AESS, similar to my FTdx10 series. Ham Radio Outlet loaned me a Ya… Read more
Amateur Radio Operators Invited to Participate in Scientific Experiments
The High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) will be conducting their largest experiment and research campaign from October 19 – 2… Read more
ES9UKR – CQ WW SSB – Ukraine Support
ES9UKR Team will be active from Estonia in CQ WW DX SSB Contest, 29 – 30 October 2022.International Team.They will operate in Multi Two Category… Read more
Amateur Radio Club Members Assist Law Enforcement
The Wayne Amateur Radio Club (WARC) manned a 30-foot-tall mobile observational Infrastructure Protection Unit, or SkyWatch tower, at Ohio’s Wayn… Read more
GXP Antenna 16 elements 5 bands – Contest
Antenna BEAM 16 elements 5 bands „contest” (New model 2022) Bands: 80/40/20/15/10 [ m ] Active elements: 2/ 3/ 3/ 3/ 5 [ pcs ] Gain (dBd): 3,8/4,8/5,4… Read more
RX888 MK2 16BIT Software Defined Radio
Here we take a look at the RX888 Mk2 SDR Receiver which has a whopping 64 MHz real time bandwidth on HF! RX-888 MKII SDR Radio Receiver SDR Ham Radio… Read more
M&P Silicon Seal – Strain Relief: The Ultimate Protection for Connectors
Self-tightening silicone rubber tubular gasket for our cables Ø 5,4 (.212”) or 7,3mm (.287”) or 10,3mm (.400”) or 1… Read more
HF 3 Band Antenna on 6 meter boom 20m 15m and 10m
HF 3 Band Antenna designed for 20m 15m and 10m 3B-334HD Ultimate HF Tri-band Antenna 3B-334HD with central wide-spaced elements that can fit in antenn… Read more
Counterpoise For Long Wire Antenna
Robert, KD1JG, has some questions on his options for his balun set up. I have multiple suggestions for his set up. Watch to learn more about his optio… Read more
A Prominence Dances with Fast Wind Around the Bend
This week our Sun continues to snooze and solar activity quiets down. We do have a small coronal hole beginning to rotate through the Earth strike zon… Read more
Ham Radio Headphones – The Hidden Benefits
Not every radio ham operator likes headphones, but others may wonder if they should invest in a pair. Peter G3OJV, highlights some of the reasons that… Read more
PackTenna vs. Buddistick Pro Setup Challenge
PackTenna vs. Buddistick Pro Setup Challenge Read more
Best APRS Handheld Ham Radio!
APRS has already been my favorite VHF/UHF radio feature. Today, sadly, there are fewer handhelds on the market that can do full-featured APRS. Today I… Read more
Improve Your Receive for $5 – Antenna Demo – Loop On Ground
This is a good demonstration. Listen to the difference yourself. Completely Change Your Ham Radio Station with a dedicated receive antenna. Let us com… Read more
Florida Amateur Radio Operators Activate for Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian was making its way to Tampa, Florida, in late September, the Sheriff’s Tactical Amateur Radio Communications (STARC), W4HSO, wa… Read more
New Release of Win4IcomSuite
Win4IcomSuite There is a new release of Win4IcomSuite (version 1.430). This release averaging in the SDRPlay spectrum and includes a few bug fixes. Wi… Read more
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