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 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 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
The BaoFeng BF-888S is a very cool and inexpensive little radio that a lot of people purchase before realizing that there is no way to program the BaoFeng BF-888S radio with just the radio, you have to purchase a programming cable, download the software, and learn what you are doing first. This can be a … Read more
There are quite a few reasons you might want to camouflage or hide your antenna installation. Perhaps you rent and do not have permission to mount an antenna on the property, maybe there is a property owner’s association that doesn’t like antennas, or maybe you just like to keep your home from looking like a … Read more
Finding the best dual-band HT antenna can be a tough job. It seems every time a person gets their license, one of the first questions is what kind of antenna can they upgrade to so their HT radio will work better. Unfortunately, this is not as easy as it may sound. For the purposes of … Read more
Ever since I got this radio, I have wanted to do a Baofeng BF-888s radio review because I found the radio fascinating. I have to admit, I have always been very nervous about trying these cheap Chinese radios. My first HTs were a Radio Shack HTX-202 and a HTX-404. From there I went to a … Read more