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…
D-STAR worldwide contacts using Kenwood TH-D74a handheld ham radio
Using my Kenwood TH-D74a handheld ham radio’s D-STAR feature to make contacts. D-Star digital voice allows worldwide communications with just a Technician class ham license
Cheap, homebrew,, HF, QRP, ham radio antenna first test – Success
I made a NorCal doublet HF antenna from scrap computer cable using this plan: I set it up in a park with my Xeigu X-5105 radio and made some contacts.
Sending SMS text message with ham radio
I use my Kenwood TH-D74 handheld and APRS to send a SMS text message. Yes, I know my radio was tuned to 144.400 instead of 144.390 for many shots. I did not want the radio beeping or lighting up. See…
Top 7 accessories for Baofeng UV-5r ham radio
I countdown the top 7 accessories for the Baofeng UV-5r handheld ham radio, then I have a conversation with another ham radio operator using a local repeater. Links: Baofeng UV-5R: SMA-F to BNC-F adapter: APRS cable: Diamond dual band antenna:…
Portable HF radio station in a backpack
Operating QRP portable with Xeigu X-5105 and Chameleon mag loop antenna from Providence Park in North Georgia. Product links: Xeigu X-5105: Cha F Loop: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Sending and receiving images with Baofeng UV-5r and Kenwood TH-D74a
SSTV or slow scan television is a method hams use to send images over the air. I demonstrate sending an image over VHF using a Baofeng UV-5r and Kenwood TH-D74. Product links: Baofeng UV-5R: Kenwood TH-D74A: Diamond SRJ77CA antenna: SMA…