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Programming software for ham radios comes down to two main choices these days - CHIRP and RT Systems. Having used
Software defined radio, or SDR, really applies to a huge range of products ranging from cheap add-ons for your computer,
When thinking about getting into digital modes for amateur radio, the DMR vs D-Star vs Fusion debate is front and
I've watched digital ham radio grow from a niche interest into something truly amazing over the past 15 years. What
Meshtastic1
In an increasingly connected world, the need for reliable communication in off-grid scenarios has never been more pressing. Enter Meshtastic,
Featured Histofham
When talking about the history of ham radio, we need to define ham radio first. Amateur radio, also known as
Featured Emcoms
For many survivalists and preppers, communication is treated almost as an afterthought. They grab a cheap Baofeng and throw it
License Featured
Do you need a radio license? This question may be more complex than you might imagine. Then again, since radio
Propagation Featured
As an amateur radio operator, I have always been fascinated with the way radio waves propagate through the air and
Featured Fakebaofeng
Everywhere you look today there are Baofeng radios with different labels, different model numbers, and slightly different names. Will the
Featured Alincoclip
That's right, a real, honest-to-gosh, Alinco DJ-G7T belt clip. No, Alinco didn't step up, and neither did the aftermarket industry.
Gy561 Featured
The GY561 is a small and inexpensive power meter and frequency counter that should make it easy for you to
Featured Er1
The HTX-404 er1 error is where the HTX-202 and HTX-404 will eventually refuse to work and just flash er1 on
Featured Sx400
The Diamond SX-400 is a nice desktop power and SWR meter that covers the 140-525MHz range. I use this meter