Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is a wireless communication service used by enthusiasts around the world to talk to each other and to send and receive messages. It has been around for over a century and has a long and interesting history. Today, ham radio is a flexible activity; it is possible to … Read more
For many survivalists and preppers, communication is treated almost as an afterthought. They grab a cheap Baofeng and throw it in their backpack. How hard can a radio be to use? This guide will delve into the importance of radio communication in emergency and survival scenarios, the various types of radio communication devices, and how … Read more
This question may be more complex than you might imagine. Then again, since radio frequencies and their use is managed by the government, maybe not 😉 I should start with a few disclaimers, the information I provide here is correct to the best of my knowledge for people in the United States. I am not … Read more
Samcom FPCN30A Review I have often wondered about Samcom radios. They are priced significantly higher than a Baofeng with similar capabilities, yet the battery, programming cable, clip, and many other features bear a striking resemblance to all the other Baofeng clones out there. Are they just another clone, or are they worth the price of … Read more
As an amateur radio operator, I have always been fascinated with the way radio waves propagate through the air and how different factors can affect their transmission. In this article, I will be discussing the concept of radio propagation, its definition, and how it works. We will be exploring the different factors that affect radio … Read more
Baofeng UV-13 Review A lot of the time when I get new Baofeng, or other Chinese manufacturers, it can be a whole lot of the same. The firmware, software, and even some of the components are almost identical. In fact, I have had some radios where you could swap out a few stickers and one … Read more
Everywhere you look today there are Baofeng radios with different labels, different model numbers, and slightly different names. Will the real Baofeng please stand up? Probably not, and here is why. Let me start by trying to figure out what or who Baofeng is, exactly. This might be difficult since there is BaofengRadio.com, BaofengTech.com, BaofengTech.us, … Read more
Baofeng DM-V1 DMR Radio Review The Baofeng DM-V1 is one of, if not the, cheapest DMR radios made. Is it also the worst? Spoiler alert, yes it is. Read on to find out why. When I first ordered the Baofeng DM-V1 I figured it was cheap because it was basically the Baofeng DM-5R without the … Read more
Retevis RB22 DMR Radio Review The Retevis RB22 is billed as a new generation professional radio with advanced digital technology features. At first glance, it appears much like many other Chinese DMR radios. Is it really a professional radio or just another cheap DMR clone? The first thing I noticed about the Retevis RB22 is … Read more
Baofeng UV-S9 Plus Review I am just going to start with the elephant in the room, this radio is not a tri-band radio, full stop. The Baofeng UV-S9 Plus appears to be a UV-9S Tri-Band with the 220MHz band removed and a very slightly different case. And I mean very slightly. The Baofeng UV-S9 Plus … Read more