Boondock Echo – Smart Radio Recording and Monitoring
I got a chance to get my hands on a Boondock Echo for use with my amateur radios and scanners. It allows you record, transcribe and notify you for the traffic you want to hear. It’s a great tool for…
Nooelec VEGA – A Variable Gain Amplifier For Software Defined Radio
Here we take a look at the VEGA from NooElec, a 46 dB variable gain amplifier, suitable for use with software defined radio and general radio receivers. Purchase via Amazon: UK: US: Nooelec product page: https://www.nooelec.com/store/vega-barebones.html If you would like…
Testing ALL The FREEDV Modes – But which one sounds best?
Here we take another look at the FreeDV application and this time, we test ALL the FREEDV modes to see if we can find out which mode has the best quality. Joined with me in this video is M0JSX, check…
Frosty Parks On The Air Activation Before My Flight!
I had a great time over the weekend visiting @fieldcraft to provide some radio training. On my last day I decided to bag a POTA before my flight 📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick (This is…
A Cheap HF Magnetic Loop Antenna – But Does It Work?
Here we take at a relatively cheap HF Magnetic Loop Antenna. Max SSB power is rated at 20 watts, but let’s test it out in the garden with the IC-705 at 10 Watts. Is this actually a magnetic loop? Answers…
All-Band All-Mode: GUOHETECH PMR-171 #hamradio
Let’s take a comprehensive look at the GUOHETECH PMR-171. This is an HF/VHF/UHF all-band, all-mode radio with an advertised 20 watt output. Links for the PMR-171 are here: Base Model: DMR Model: DMR – GPS – Compass: Main Page: AliExpress:…
Inside The ABBREE AR-2520 & Programming Software Overview
Here we take a look at the programming software for the ABBREE AR-2520. We also take the lid off to expose it’s insides and we test the roger beep data transmission packets to see if we can decode them. This…
Ham Nation: What’s Happening At Quartzfest?
Tonight we catch up with Randy, K7AGE LIVE from Quartzfest. Quartzfest is a great boondocking experience for those who enjoy camping and ham radio! Don Wilbanks will bring the new from Amateur Radio Newsline and much more! Huge thanks to…
ABBREE AR-2520 Dual Band Ham Radio Transceiver With AIRBAND Receive
Here we take a look at a new mobile transceiver, the ABBREE AR-2520. We test the RF output, transmission quality, and how well the Airband AM receive actually works. Also known as a Hamgeek MT-8900. Purchase here: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/GvmVQL0cqV https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlIqodx If…
BEST BUDGET POLICE RADIO SCANNER? Uniden BC365CRS Review!
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