Portable Off Grid Ham Radio: The Basics.
Operating portable is the most popular version of off grid ham radio. Many amateurs cannot regularly operate off grid from their home stations due to A) financial concerns, (they cannot…
WHAT EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED FOR HAM RADIO?
Imagine how horrifying it must have been for hundreds of stranded Americans who couldn’t get cell service during the destructive 2017 hurricanes? Guess who came to the rescue for Americans…
The Baofeng Killer!
Quansheng UV-K5 QUANSHENG UV-K5 Walkie Talkie Dual Band 5W Rechargeable Two Way Radio NOAA Emergency Weather Receiver with Type-C Charging Cable, Headset (Black 1 Pack) Quansheng UV-K5 Out of the…
What is SWR and why is it SO important?
During installation of a Business Band, CB, Ham or Marine radio antenna, the SWR must be checked to ensure that the transmit power coming from the radio is traveling through…
The 5 Best Ham Radio Handheld Transceivers
Analog and Digital In this article we will share the 5 best handheld transceivers that cover analog and digital modes that we own or have owned. The digital mode for…
Best Ham Radios of 2023
What are ham radios? In short, ham radio operators are amateur radio enthusiasts who communicate with one another via radio frequencies assigned specifically to this community by the Federal Communications…