During the release of the FT5D from Yaesu, I interviewed John Kruk from Yaesu to talk about the new FT5D. Here are some of the […]
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Radials or Not?
Joe, NE1JT, has a vertical dipole antenna and has a very simple question about it, and antennas in general. “Should ground radials be added?” Antenna […]
Read moreSafely using a coax switch to connect multiple rigs to a single antenna system
This video answers the question – “Can an antenna switch be used in reverse, to switch multiple radios into a single antenna system and, is […]
Read moreShould I change my callsign?
A viewer suggests that I shorten my callsign from KB9VBR to K9VBR. Joe and I talk about this and how call signs become your identity. […]
Read moreTL7M Central African Republic. From DXNews.com
Kenneth, LA7GIA will be active as TL7M from Central African Republic, starting 30 October 2021.
Read moreXT2AW Burkina Faso. From DXNews.com
Harald, DF2WO will be active again as XT2AW from Burkina Faso, 3 – 20 December 2021.
Read moreRussia-Ukraine “Radio War” Trying Patience of IARU Region 1 Monitoring System
The International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 Monitoring System (IARUMS) reports in the September issue of the IARUMS newsletter that the Russian-Ukrainian “radio war” on […]
Read moreARRL Foundation Scholarship Program to Accept Applications Starting on November 1
The ARRL Foundation will start accepting applications for its 2022 scholarship program on November 1. The submission deadline is December 31. More than 100 scholarships […]
Read moreRemote TX – HRO at Pacificon 2021
In this video from Pacificon 2021, Marcus Gilson, AK7MG talks about his product, Remote TX, a way of remotely operating your radio from anywhere in […]
Read moreRF Interference VS Computer Speakers
Tim, KE8RHS, is having some difficulties with his shack set up. His radio and antenna seem to receive and transmit fine but when he makes […]
Read more3Y0J DXpedition to Bouvet Island Confirms November 2022 Activation
The 3Y0J Bouvet Island DXpedition team says that with its first deposit on its contract to have the SS Marama provide transportation to Bouvet, it […]
Read morePresident Names Rosenworcel FCC Chair, Announces Planned Nominations to FCC, NTIA
President Joe Biden this week designated FCC acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel as Chair and announced that he intends to re-nominate her and nominate another to […]
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