EASY Surface Mount Soldering + What’s an RF Power Snitch?
Many hams are frightened by Surface Mount Soldering, and they really shouldn’t be. Tonight I’ll show you how easy it can be with a very simple kit from Four State QRP. I use the X-Tronic hot air station CleanRF.com Variable…
Black-Friday #Hamradio Great Deals?
The last few years of Black Friday deals have been a little on the sad side. Will 2023 break the trend? What cool Deals will we find? The 300k subscriber giveaway is LIVE: Links from show: https://www.hamradio.com/ https://www.gigaparts.com/nsearch/?lp=JOSH https://www.dxengineering.com/hotdeals https://elecraft.com/pages/black-friday-cyber-monday-sale-2023…
Favorite #hamradio Gear 2023!
A big year with WILD #amateurradio gear. What was your favorite this year? My favorite things (NOT IN ORDER!) #HRCC Amazon Store: (I earn from qualifying purchases) FIRST AID PLEASE! Yaesu VX6: All the best Solar and other kit at…
MYTH: Use ANY Radio During An Emergency!
It’s that time of year The amount of people repeating this tired line has reached levels at which I must respond! Want to help in emergencies? Consider ARES: And RACES: Want a personal locator for going outdoors? Looking for…
FIX Baofengs? Build A Bandpass Filter
On the heels of all these “Spurious Emissions” discussion we have been having, a number of people have ask “OK, what do I do with my bad radio now?” The answer is Bandpass filters. We’ll talk about store bought and…
Jamboree On The Air! 2023! #JOTA
Due to extremely poor signal I couldn’t live stream. So I focued on the kids and made a ton of contacts with other scouts. Here is a bit of what they they said on the air! 📻 Want the best…
What No One Told You About Amateur Radio
Dealing with my top ten ham radio misconceptions! Post yours in the comments! Have Amateur Radio questions? Join our Discord: 📻 I use Ham Radio Deluxe (HRCC25 for discount): 📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick (This…
Week of October 2nd Amateur Radio #EDC
Load out this week, review on Friday! Wouxun KG-Q10H: Programming Cable: Knafs Lander Knife: SOG Powerpint: RovyVon E8: Telescopic Space Pen: Hitch & Timber Pocket Organizer: (Some of the above are affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases)
Conquering Acronyms In Ham Radio And Other Hobbies
Are acronyms keeping you from enjoying ham radio or other technical hobbies? Well I might be able to help. In my non-Youtube life I’m a senior engineer and engineering manager and I have set of tips that could make it…
San Clemente Island ARRL Field Day! – Last Hour!
Let’s make a contact! #arrlfd 📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick (This is an affliate link) 📻 You can find some of my favorite radios and gear at GigaParts: 📻 Good Value HTs: HTs: 📻Check out…