On Canada Day 2021, our country is 154 years old. At age 70, I have been around for nearly half of Canada’s life as an independent nation. For me, Canada Day is always a day for reflection. 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
ICOM 756PROII Table Top – Sort Of
While not really a premium shortwave receiver, my ICOM 756PROII table top was a great way to enter the 21st century of HF radio listening. Read more
My Collection of RFI Fighting Videos
If a picture is worth a thousand words, you might find my RFI fighting videos useful. When you can actually see spatial filtering work, you get motivated. Read more
Japan Radio NRD-545 Table Top Radio
As the twentieth century drew to a close, I bought my last great premium receiver from the era – the Japan Radio NRD-545 table top. What a charm. Read more
Drake R8B Table Top Receiver
If you are an older shortwave listener, you probably owned one of the wonderful R8 series radios, including the Drake R8B table top receiver. Read more
Radio Accessory Power Distribution Box
Another successful 3D printed gadget for the radio room. This time, I built an accessory power distribution box for a couple of dollars. Read more
Removing Switched Mode Power Supplies from Shack
Removing switched mode power supplies, and their attendant RFI, can be quite simple. Let’s take a look at my cheep and cheerful approach. Read more
AOR AR7030 Table Top Receiver
My AOR AR7030 table top receiver was the best listener’s radio that I have ever owned. And the most controversial, as well. Read more