So, here’s my new HF digital modes configuration for my ham station. Works great on FT8 and FT4. Read more
Category: Ham Radio
My Flex 6300 Upgrade to Version 3
As my Flex Radio 6300 heads into its fifth year, I thought it was time for my Flex 6300 upgrade of the firmware and software to the latest version. Read more
Radio Propagation Basics in 2022
I spent some time writing about radio propagation basics in 2022. Unlike electronic circuits, sending signals through the ionosphere is really complex. Read more
Mastodon Social Network for Ham Radio
I am now up and running on the Mastodon Social Network, which promises to be a sane site for ham radio fans. And, maybe replace Twitter. Read more
Legacy Homebrew Challenges
Building a receiver from an old ARRL Handbook presents legacy homebrew challenges, particularly in the parts department. More on my Junior Miser’s Dream receiver. Read more
Building a First Receiver – You Can Go Back, But…
I wanted to know how I would have done building a first receiver from scratch. So, fifty years later, I found out. Read more
My Contest Station – Not Really
I don’t really do contests anymore. But, if I did, I think my contest station would feature my classic Yaesu FT1000D. Read more
Yagi versus Loop Antenna Patterns
When you compare Yagi versus loop antenna patterns, you won’t find as much difference as you may have expected. Read more
Ham Radio 3D Printing
In October 2022, QST magazine did a wonderful issue featuring ham radio 3D printing. Make sure you take a look. Read more
My Favorite Ham Radio Book
My favorite ham radio book is Solid State Design for the Radio Amateur. An oldie, but goodie indeed. Read more