MFJ-1886 Receive Loop review
Once I tracked down all of the noisy wall warts in the house 😉 I am fortunate to have a RF noise quiet location, however there are always times when I miss the ability...
Category: Equipment reviews
Thoughts on navigating the new and used equipment marketplace.
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...
Sound reinforcement microphones in the shack – a review of a dynamic and condenser microphone
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...
Name that key
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
Ham Radio Deluxe and FlexControl
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...
Yaesu Fusion DR-1X – Wires-X configuration
My experience setting up WiresX on a Yaesu Fusion DR-1X Repeater
Yaesu FT-8800R programming with FTB8800 by G4HFG
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.
Yaesu FTdx3000 DVS-6 Install
Quick post on a Yaesu DVS-6 Voice Keyer module install in a FTdx3000
FTdx3000 July 2015 Firmware upgrade
Just a quick note to spread the word, new FTdx3000 firmware has been released.
Ham Radio Headset
Headsets are awesome and best of all don’t need to cost several hundred dollars.
FoxDelta – USB Antenna Analyzer review
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.
Yaesu FTDX3000 Sound card digital modes setup using internal USB interface
Getting the FTdx3000 and Ham Radio Deluxe to sing from the same sheet of music using just the radios built in USB port.
Baofeng UV-82 Review
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...
Tower Climbing Boots
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...
Ameritron RCS-4 Remote coax switch “kit” review
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...
Yaesu FT-8800R Programming with CHIRP
A step by step process to program the FT-8800R with Chirp.
USB Sound card review
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....
Tower Time – Part 2 – Tower make and model
With the tower requirements understood the next step is to identify the manufacturer and model.
Review of the Baofeng BF-F8+ dual band handheld
Skeptical about the value of a $40 radio, a short high level functional review of the Baofeng BF-F8+
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