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Learning how to tune an antenna is important because a poorly tuned antenna can reflect nearly 50% of your radio's

Did you know that hams can receive signals from spacecraft over 15 million kilometers away? I'm not kidding! Back in

You can get into digital mobile radio for very little these days, and talk to people around the world without

I've been watching OpenGD77 firmware gain serious traction among ham radio operators lately. It's not surprising - this custom firmware

You can build a DMR hotspot for as little as $50.00. This is a big deal as it means that

Meshtastic enables encrypted communications over distances of 11 kilometers with uninterrupted line of sight. Setting up this powerful technology is

I've been tinkering with Raspberry Pi projects for years, and one of my favorite applications has been setting up an

Over 20,000 ham radio enthusiasts use APRS across the United States right now. APRS, the Automatic Packet Reporting System, has

I've been exploring various radio communication options for years, and one question that frequently pops up among radio enthusiasts is

I'm often asked about the differences between GMRS and MURS radio services, and which one works best for various situations.

Ham radio contesting is one of my favorite aspects of the hobby. It turns regular amateur radio operation into a

When looking at CB vs Ham Radio, the differences are pretty dramatic when you look at the numbers. Ham radio

I. Introduction Amateur radio, or "ham radio," is a global hobby and critical emergency communication tool practiced by hundreds of

When you look at the history of radio, radio's growth in America is nothing short of amazing. I've always been