Baofeng BF-F8HP testing for FCC ham radio compliance
Be sure to check out the previous Baofeng testing video: Don and I test several radios using his spectrum analyzer to see if they comply with FCC regulations part 97. Tested radios include: Baofeng UV-5R, Baofeng BF-F8HP, Kenwood TH-F6, TYT…
Baofeng UV-5R upgrade to Kenwood TH-D74A ham radio, is it worth it
I show what you get when you upgrade a Baofeng UV-5R to a top of the line, Kenwood TH-D74a tri-band handheld ham radio. I categorize the list by value, and sum up if it’s worth the price difference. Product links:…
Is my Baofeng UV-5R legal? Testing spurious emissions
I test my Baofeng UV-5R for spurious emissions and out of spec harmonics, with the help of Don N2VGU. Will it pass? What will I do if it fails? I also test my Kenwood TH-D74A North Fulton Amateur Radio League:…
Tips for new ham radio ops
I give tips that I was given, or wish I was given when I first started the amateur radio hobby. lookup available vanity callsigns: Super Elastic antenna I use is made by signalstuff Links: Baofeng UV-5R: SMA-F to BNC-F adapter:…
Baofeng UV-5R top things to listen to: Part 2
Follow up video, where I discuss more things you can listen to using a Baofeng UV-5R radio. Watch Part 1: Links: Diamond antenna: MURS radios: MURS frequencies: Baofeng APRS cable: Space Station Radio status: Baofeng battery upgrade: NOAA weather radio:…
Stone Mountain Hamfest
I visit the largest hamfest in Georgia. I meet some new people, check out new and used ham radio stuff and work my club’s table. Music: North Fulton Amateur Radio League:
No talking ham radio: Digital mode FT8
I show my FT8 portable setup, describe how this digital mode for HF works, and make some contacts. This video is sponsored by: XGGCOMMS.com Links: Xeigu X5105 HF radio: Chameleon Cha F-Loop antenna: WSJT-X download: PSKreporter: As an Amazon Associate…
Baofeng UV-5R; Top 5 things to listen to
I go through the top five things you can listen to with the Baofeng UV-5R handheld ham radio. Buy the Baofeng UV-5R: SMA-F to BNC-F adapter: APRS cable: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Super Elastic antenna…
64 Mile, Summit to Summit, 2 meter simplex, SOTA contact
Ham radio summits on the air (SOTA) activation of Kennesaw Mountain. Two of my contacts were activating Blood Mountain 64 miles away. I made the contacts on the 2 meter ham band, using my Kenwood TH-D74A radio and a Super-Elastic…
Get started in ham radio with $15 and a smartphone
Get a license and use your smartphone as a ham radio. Using echolink and other apps, you can talk to other hams around the world. Links: The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual Spiral: Find a ham test session: Study for…