Baofeng UV-5R decoding ham radio APRS packets using I-Pad
In this video, I explain APRS for ham radio and it’s practical uses. I show how to use a Baofeng UV-5r and an I-Pad to decode and display APRS packets on a map. Product links: Baofeng UV-5R: Diamond SRJ77CA antenna:…
Receiving images from ISS using ham radio
I use my Kenwood TH-D74 handheld ham radio to receive SSTV (slow scan television) images from the International Space Station. Music: www.bensound.com MMSSTV software by JE3HHT: Purchase Kenwood TH-D74: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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…