Building a Go Kit: Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
Building a Go Kit ensures you are ready to communicate when an emergency situation arises. A go kit is a portable collection of equipment and supplies designed for rapid deployment…
Radio fundamentals
Exploring Satellite Communication: Amateur Radio Satellites
Exploring Satellite Communication has become a new frontier for amateur operators, we have found a unique playground for communication. Once the realm of governments and corporations, it has become accessible…
Exploring Different Operating Modes: FM, SSB, CW, and Beyond
Exploring different operating modes provides an opportunity to expand one’s skill set and knowledge base. In addition, each mode requires its own set of techniques, procedures, and equipment considerations. By…
Mobile Amateur Radio: Hams on the Go
Mobile amateur radio is a vibrant community of enthusiasts who embrace communication while on the road. Operating from vehicles, these radio aficionados traverse landscapes, highways, and urban areas. While they…
Fun Ham Radio Activities, Emergency Management
Many people that are not involved in amateur radio may think you just talk on the radio. There is a large amount of fun ham radio activities that you can…
5 Steps to Program a Repeater Frequency
Now that you know the 5 steps to program a repeater frequency you are on your way to filling your radio with frequencies. I used my Yaesu FT5DR C4FM Handheld…
Voluntary Band Plan Chart Ham Radio
The Voluntary Band Plan Chart covers frequencies that are in the normal band plan. These frequencies are set aside for particular users, like SSTV, AM, RTTY, Digital, and DX windows.…
Yaesu FT3DR Mars Modification
The Yaesu FT3DR Mars Modification adds frequencies outside of the ham bands. These are used by MARS and CAP operators. The stand for Military Auxiliary Radio Service and CAP, which…
Building a Sky loop
Building a Sky loop antenna is well worth the effort. This is an antenna that hears 1-2db better, while having a 1-3 db lower noise floor. The best aspect of…
Making a K4 to LA1K Interface Cable
Making a K4 to la1k interface cable is not hard if you know the basics. It is just connecting the right wires to the right places and there only 6…