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 it, … 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
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. I had to design and 3D print my own. I wanted to like my Alinco DJ-G7T, but I absolutely hate the strap they include and call a belt clip. I want my radio fixed to … Read more
I recently received the TIDRADIO BL-1 Bluetooth Wireless Radio Programmer and started to play with it. The idea sounds really nice, replace those programming wires with a simple Bluetooth device that can work just as well. As with most things, how things seem in your mind and the way they play out in real life … Read more
The GY561 is a small and inexpensive power meter and frequency counter that should make it easy for you to test your radios. Small enough to fit into your pocket with plenty of room left over, it includes the cables needed to attach it to most handheld radios, as well as a small antenna for … Read more
The HTX-404 er1 error is where the HTX-202 and HTX-404 will eventually refuse to work and just flash er1 on the screen. This is due to the small coin size battery inside the radio failing. It is a pretty easy and straight-forward repair, requiring just a few tools and a new battery. The best place … Read more
From a quick glance, comparing the Yaesu FT-4XR vs FT-65R they look virtually identical and the specifications look like they are the same as well. The question is, are they the same or is one a better choice? Read on and find out! Since both of these radios are the current offerings from the company … Read more
The Diamond SX-400 is a nice desktop power and SWR meter that covers the 140-525MHz range. I use this meter to test all of my handheld radios to see how much power they really put out. Read on to learn more! I have been using Diamond products for about as long as I have been … Read more
That’s right, Wouxun pays for positive reviews, they tried to pay me for not only a positive review but wanted me to write an advertorial. I know that a lot of you probably already assumed this happened, but I had never had it happen to me, until now. I am not saying I haven’t received … Read more
The BaoFeng UV-5R can be programmed both by the keys that are on the radio, and by using software. You might for example just program the radio using the keys if you need to enter just a few memories, or you are out in the field with no access to programming software or cables. Using … Read more