5 good reasons to get your ham radio license in the time of smartphones
Learn how getting your amateur radio license can be valuable for you even though you have a smartphone capable of many modes of instant communications with almost anyone else on the planet.
Emergency Communications with ham Radio
I discuss how to be prepared to communicate using ham radio in an emergency situation and give examples I’ve what I’ve heard and seen. Product link: Pass Your Amateur Radio Technician Class Test – The Easy Way: As an Amazon…
Ham Radio Repeater Dos and Don’ts operating tips
I share some best practices of operating a ham radio using a repeater. Common sense tips for new hams or people thinking about getting in to the hobby. Product link: Radioddity GS-5B Pass Your Amateur Radio Technician Class Test -…
ham radio text messaging via APRS – no phone needed
I use my Kenwood TH-D74 tri-band handheld ham radio to trade APRS text messages with 3 hams in 3 different states. See what APRS activity is in your area: www.aprs.fi Product Links: Kenwood TH-D74a tri-band ham radio: Pass Your Amateur…
New ham Radio at Georgia Guidestones
I take my new Radioddity GS-5B ham radio to an intriguing spot in NE Georgia. Product link: Radioddity GS-5B Pass Your Amateur Radio Technician Class Test – The Easy Way: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ditching My Smartphone, Taking My ham Radio on a Walk
I take my Kenwood TH-D74 ham radio for a walk. I demonstrate and explain all the things you can do with it. APRS data: www.aprs.fi Product Links: Kenwood TH-D74a tri-band ham radio: Pass Your Amateur Radio Technician Class Test -…
Ham radio codes and jargon explained
You don’t need to know ANY ham radio codes or jargon to get on your local repeaters and start in the hobby. I do explain some basic codes and where they come from. I also share the meaning of more…
A ham radio story about a 25 year old radio
I tell the story of a 25 year old Kenwood TH-22AT. I also try to make my first contact with this radio. Technician Class 2018-2022: Pass Your Amateur Radio Technician Class Test – The Easy Way – As an Amazon…
Small, Portable, HF ham radios compared. Budget friendly alternatives to Icom IC-705
Tom N4NFM and I compare our Xiegu radios and various portable antenna options. These radios are budget friendly options for people interested in Icom IC-705. Tom’s channel: Product links: Xiegu X-5105 – Xiegu G90 – Super Antenna MP1DXTR80 HF -…
Talking to people from all over USA with Kenwood TH-D74 ham radio
I sent a message to my YouTube community and Instagram followers to contact me on my club’s Echolink repeater. I got to talk to some great, new, ham operators. Follow me on Instagram – ham radio in action Links: Kenwood…