Tag: radio
Retevis RB86 20W Waterproof GMRS Mobile Radio
Waterproof high power GMRS mobile radio RB86, the perfect communication solution for Jeeps,UTVs, off-road and other vehicles. With the nice housing, stability and reliable functions,…
World Radio TV Handbook to Cease Publication
The EI7GL blog reports that publication of the World Radio TV Handbook (WRTH) will cease with the current 76th edition. For many years, the WRTH provided information about shortwave broadcast times…
Polish Radio Amateur Ordered to Stop Using Falkland Islands Identifier from Antarctica
The Falkland Islands Communications Regulator has directed Polish radio amateur Sebastian Gleich, SQ1SGB, to cease his ham radio operation from Antarctica’s Halley VI Research Station…
My Favorite Ham Radio Gear Of 2021 – Gift Guide
Time to look back over 2021 and talk about my favorite gear, why I like it and why I recommend it! Antenna BUILDING A DIY…
Elecraft K4 Ham Radio Transceiver – Hands On, FIRST LOOK!
The Elecraft K4 is the latest and greatest HF Ham Radio Transceiver from Elecraft and today I get to sit down in front of one…
World’s Smallest Moon Lander from Japan will Put Ham Radio Transmitter on the Moon
Japan’s OMOTENASHI, the world’s smallest moon lander, will have an X-band and UHF communication system, although it will not carry an amateur band transponder. OMOTENASHI is…
Shaping the Future of Amateur Radio
In October 2021 the Region 1 Workshop for the future of amateur radio was organized online. About 50 countries and 100 participants joined the 5 days workshop…
SDRangel – TX & RX Software Defined Radio
An overview of some of the features in SDRangel, an open-source TX & RX SDR (Software Defined Radio) application. Home Antenna Another Difficult Antenna Situation…
Senator Blumenthal Supports Amateur Radio at Senate Confirmation Hearing
Senator Richard Blumenthal (CT) received an affirmative reply from FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel when he asked her to commit to providing his office “an update…
Expert Electronics MB1 Prime 2021 HF – Ham Radio Livestream
Is the MB1 Prime 2021 an HF Ham Radio or a computer? Or both? On today’s lunchtime livestream, I will hook up this radio and…
Radio Receiver Signal to Noise Ratio SNR Specification
One of the key performance attributes of any radio receiver old or new, professional or domestic is its sensitivity. It needs to be able to…
Made in the USA! Ham Radio Holiday Gift List 2021
This year my ham radio holiday gift list features items all made in the USA. Field Notes Steno Book CW Morse Keyshttps://cwmorse.us/ Chameleon CHA-LEFS Lightweight…
Choosing a “Step Up” Software Defined Radio (SDR)
We talk about the benefits of step up SDRs, and look at 4 models under $200. Antenna 100 ft Tilting Tower January 11, 2021 No…
EMF D-Day For UK Amateur Radio
The UK Amateur Licence now requires amateurs to check compliance with EMF exposure limits. Compliance is required from 18th November 2021 for frequencies above…
ARRL Handbook – Assembling a (Ham Radio) Station!
“I’ve been mentioning your years that the ARRL Handbook is a fantastic resource for most amateur radio operations. Today I will be talking about one…
Una radio centenaria con Arduino
Una radio centenaria con Arduino: in questo articolo scopriremo assieme un progetto nostalgico che ricorda le prime radio del ventesimo secolo, realizzato con Arduino, legno…
President Thomas FCC – First US FM CB Radio Announced
Documents seen on the FCC website suggest that President will be the first to offer a new legal CB with FM alongside the usual…
The Smallest Dual Band Mobile Radio EVER! QYT KT-WP12 / ANYSECU WP-9900
Here we take a look at the QYT KT-WP12 mini dual band radio. Or, otherwise known as an ANYSECU WP-9900. PC ProgramDual BandExternal Speaker/PTTDTMF function,…
Expert Electronics MB1 Prime 2021 SDR, Overall Review, Ham Radio SDR HF/6M/2M With Built In PC
In this video I’m taking a more detailed overview, showing some of the features it will do, and my overall opinion about what I think…
Air Band Radio Scanners Are Illegal!? – The Law Explained
The Law Explained Antenna K7RL on Camano Island overlooking the Pacific June 27, 2019 No comments K7RL now fully remote on Camano Island overlooking the…
40 Years of CB Radio – THE BIG NET
Video:Youtube/Al 26TC101 Here we have a video from Alan, 26TC101, of the 40th anniversary celebrations in his area. Looks like he had a good night…
The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer
Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with the Microsoft Surface as…
Happy 40th Birthday CB Radio
Video:YouTube/M0OGY Dave, M0OGY, takes a look back at 40 years of legal CB Radio and takes part in the Anniversary Net.
The 2022 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications is Now Available
The ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications for 2022 is a must-have for every radio amateur’s bookshelf. Whether you’re an experienced ham or new to the hobby, you’ll…
Enthusiastic Steve – CB Radio Nostalgia
Video:YouTube/Stephen Legg Stephen takes a look back over 40+ years of CB radio in the UK. On 2nd November 2021 a nationwide net will take place…