Baofeng UV5R: Everyone Needs One and Here’s Why
Ahoy, fellow Earthlings and radio enthusiasts! Lets talk about one of the most talked about HAM radios in the world. If you’re looking for a communication device that’s more versatile…
HAM for the Holidays: Santa Net
Hello and Holiday Greetings to all! December is the month when you can get your child, grandchild, neighbor child or special needs folks on the air to talk to the Big…
QYT KT-8900D: Best Budget Mobile Radio
This is one of the primary radios I use. It is small and easy to move between vehicles or put on the ATV. The QYT KT-8900D also has a FM…
Automation: FT8 and FT4
Many HAMS are trying digital modes for the first time and joining the already large community using a popular program called WSJT-X. This is not a guide on how to…
RC Helicopter: fun on a budget
Do you fly or think about flying RC Planes and Helicopters? I have purchased many different models of RC helicopters and the one thing all the affordable (crash and burn)…
December YOTA: Youths On The Air
The entire month of December several youngsters will become active with YOTA as suffix in the callsign. The idea for this is to show the amateur radio hobby to youth…
Calling All HAMS: Pearl Harbor Day
How many QSO’s in your logbook are with a Navy Battleship? When: December 6, 7, 8, and 9 – 2023 1500 to 2400 UTC (1000 to 1900 EST) The Battleship…
Calling all HAMs and Weather Nerds: Skywarn Recognition Day
When: (December 1, 7 pm ET – December 2 7 pm ET) Help The National Weather Service by participating in Skywarn Recognition Day. In most years, thunderstorms, tornadoes and lightning…
Solar Activity and Ham Radio: Learning to read solar conditions
Solar conditions play a large role in ham radio propagation, influencing the quality and range of communication across the globe. Ham radio operators use the ionosphere’s ability to reflect radio…
Choosing the right Radio Service: Not a clear choice
So there is some discussion about FMRS vs. HAM vs. GMRS vs. CB. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. CB is high frequency (HF), FRS and GMRS are Ultra…