The fundamentals of wire antennas form the backbone of amateur radio setups due to their simplicity, effectiveness, and affordability. They function by radiating and receiving electromagnetic energy, primarily across HF…
Manufacturers build 10 meter radios as full-featured ham transceivers that operate within the 28 to 29.7 MHz band. These radios incorporate a transmitter, a receiver, and the bandpass and audio…
Certain dual-band amateur radios feature a powerful function called cross band repeat. Particularly mobile transceivers. It allows the radio to receive on one band (usually UHF or VHF) and automatically…
Single Sideband, or SSB, is a highly efficient form of amplitude modulation widely used in amateur radio, marine communication, and aviation. While AM transmits a carrier and two identical sidebands,…
The Holy Cluster is a modern web-based DX cluster for amateur radio operators. It plots live worldwide spots on an interactive map, making DX (long-distance contact) hunting more intuitive than…
Microphone fright is the anxiety or nervousness a person feels when speaking into a microphone. It’s similar to stage fright, but it often strikes when you’re alone or can be…
The ICOM IC-PW2 is a state-of-the-art HF plus 50 MHz linear amplifier designed for serious amateur radio operators who demand robust output, high efficiency, and full-duty cycle operation. As a…
The Yaesu VX-6R is a beloved handheld transceiver known for its rugged build and versatile performance. Designed for amateur radio operators who demand reliability in any environment, this radio has…
The Yaesu FTM-150RASP is a solid, feature-rich Dual band mobile transceiver designed to deliver reliable communication. Although newer models have emerged, this radio holds its ground with proven performance and…
QSL Cards are paper confirmations of signals that traverse the airwaves, a tangible and cherished tradition that is still going strong today. Much more than a mere confirmation of contact,…