An Oggie asks why his radio draws so much more power than the 100 watts it puts out. The answer lies in using linear final […]
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Testing My Mini 64:1 Half-Wave End-Fed Antenna Transformer.
Testing My Mini 64:1 Half-Wave End-Fed Antenna Transformer. Antenna The PackTenna Mini 9:1 Random Wire Antenna Antenna October 21, 2019 No comments http://www.packtenna.com Read more […]
Read moreAmateur & Personal Radio Users Reminded Not to Use Radios in Crimes
Full Title: Warning: Amateur and Personal Radio Services Licensees and Operators May Not Use Radio Equipment to Commit or Facilitate Criminal Acts Document Type(s): Public Notice Bureau(s): Enforcement […]
Read moreSL8SUB – 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign
Here is a brief information release regarding Radio SL8SUB, the 1st Submarine Flotillas official military amateur radio call sign: The 1st Submarine Flotilla, within The […]
Read moreSmoother FT8 Mode Operation with Constantly Evolving Firmware (IC-705/IC-7300/IC-9700)
Firmware update for the IC-705, IC-7300 and IC-9700* offers smoother FT8 operation. One touch FT8 mode preset, Scroll mode and other updates for each model […]
Read moreMy Wife Bought More Radio Gear On Wish and Ali Express
My wife surprised me at the end of 2020 with a new random box of goodies from Wish and AliExpress. Today we unbox some of […]
Read moreFTdx10 vs IC-7300 Comparison
This week Jonathan compares the new Yaesu FTdx10 and the Icom IC-7300. What are your comments on either? Antenna Two element QUAD antenna Model RQ-26H […]
Read moreICOM IC-705 Review and Full Walk Through
Here’s the complete and detailed review of the ICOM IC-705. If you are already an owner of this unit, this video covers the essentials of […]
Read moreRadials, Radials, Radials! Learn about radials!
In response to an Oggie question, we talk about radials for vertical antennas. Antenna Icom Mobile Antennas AH-760 and AH-740 (1.6MHz–29.999MHz ) January 05, 2015 […]
Read moreHamvention 2021 is Officially Cancelled
Much like last year, Hamvention 2021 has announced their cancellation of the Hamfest for 2021. Lots of us are disappointed, but I wanted to share […]
Read more100 ft Tilting Tower
Raising a 100 ft tower with a winch on a 35 ft pole. Antenna Do Dipoles Have to be Straight? [ The Doctor is In […]
Read moreARRL Life Member Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, is 2021 Carole Perry Educator of the Year
Orlando HamCation® has announced that ARRL Life Member Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, of Bloomington, Indiana, is the 2021 recipient of the Carole Perry Educator of the Year Award. […]
Read moreExplaining Ham Radio Antenna Baluns, UNUNs and Toroids
Explaining Ham Radio Antenna Baluns, UNUNs and Toroids Antenna How High Should a Dipole Be? A Look at Antenna Modeling October 05, 2017 No comments […]
Read moreI Found & Eliminated My QRM / RFI (Radio Frequency Interference)!
This is the third in a series of videos following my efforts to track down a source of local QRM / Radio Interference. Following the […]
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