I am going to build a flying saucer vertical antenna. Don’t worry, this will be a simple, down-to-earth project for my backyard. Read more
Category: Radio
Kenwood TS-520 My First New Radio
We all have fond memories of our first new radio. For me, it was the wonderful Kenwood TS-520 from Japan. Read more
What is the Best DX QTH?
Is there a best DX QTH? Probably not, but some are better than others. Draw some maps and check it out. Read more
Is DMR Real Ham Radio?
When you ask the question “Is DMR real ham radio”, you are really asking about our ability to adapt to new technical, operational and social activities focused on radio. Read more
Early DMR Experience Pretty Positive
My early DMR experience has been pretty positive. Here’s a summary of my accomplishments during the first month. Read more
Build Your Own Diversity Reception System Under $700
You can assemble your own diversity reception system for medium and shortwaves for under $700. Entering the world of beamforming and interference reduction has never been easier. Read more
My DMR Hotspot Up and Running
I am super impressed with how easy it was to get my DMR hotspot up and running. Now my handheld communicates globally over the BrandMeister Network. Read more
Ham Transceiver Diversity Reception – Current State
For me, ham transceiver diversity reception is the holy grail. How close are we now to turnkey solutions with the feature fully functional? Read more
TYT MD-UV390 Codeplug Adventures
Here’s how I figured out how to program my DMR radio, which is another terminology for writing an MD-UV390 Codeplug. Read more
TYT MD-UV390 Handheld Unboxing
So, my TYT MD-UV390 handheld arrived quickly from China. Now I am into DMR. Open the box. Blank stare ensues. What do I do now? Read more