Yaesu DR2X Upgrade
In conjunction with the release of the latest generation of their Fusion repeater, Yaesu offered a program to upgrade those with DR-1X machines. I took advantage of the offer in December of 2017 and...
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Thoughts on navigating the new and used equipment marketplace.
In conjunction with the release of the latest generation of their Fusion repeater, Yaesu offered a program to upgrade those with DR-1X machines. I took advantage of the offer in December of 2017 and...
Not impressed with the matching desk mic I purchased with my last new transceiver. I began to research better options for rag chewing and contesting use. For contesting a headset is my prefered solution...
A fellow Ham brought this to the weekly QCWA lunch today. If you can identify please leave a comment. Mystery solved, thanks to NN4RH for identifying. It is a “John King Key” http://www.amplitec.hu/jani_baratom%20_eng.html
One of the cons to my station layout is the location of the VFO, it is centered on the desk and elevated. In order to operate the VFO your hand is elevated and supported...
My experience setting up WiresX on a Yaesu Fusion DR-1X Repeater
Looking to go beyond the capabilities of Chirp or just looking for commercial software to program your Yaesu FT-8800. The FTB8800 package by G4HFG may just be the ticket.
Quick post on a Yaesu DVS-6 Voice Keyer module install in a FTdx3000
Just a quick note to spread the word, new FTdx3000 firmware has been released.
Headsets are awesome and best of all don’t need to cost several hundred dollars.
It is a two-fer, fun to build and a great tool for antenna work. Build yourself this PC based antenna analyzer without breaking the bank.
Getting the FTdx3000 and Ham Radio Deluxe to sing from the same sheet of music using just the radios built in USB port.
I was in the market for a second handheld a few months back. Back when I purchased the Baofeng BF-F8 I decided against the Baofeng UV-82 for no other reason than it was the higher priced...
The wayback machine Radio for me was at first a hobby which then led into an occupation. When I graduated college the unemployment rate in my home town of Rockford Ill was over 20%.The...
Looking at the available solutions to maximize the utilization of my feedlines, I selected the Ameritron RCS-4 Remote coax switch for placement at my tower base. It is an elegant solution which uses an...
A step by step process to program the FT-8800R with Chirp.
After my initial success in getting digital modes to work using the motherboard built in sound capability. I wanted to explore options which would allow use of the motherboard for more traditional multimedia duties....
With the tower requirements understood the next step is to identify the manufacturer and model.
Skeptical about the value of a $40 radio, a short high level functional review of the Baofeng BF-F8+
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