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 -…
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…
Cheapest ham radio in the US
Please visit the sponsor of this video: www.buytwowayradios.com follow me on instagram: @ ham_radio_in_action In this video, I explain why the Baofeng BF-T1 is not only a bad radio, but it is illegal to manufacture, import, sell or offer for…
APRS packet ham radio using ISS as digipeater
I use the digipeater onboard the International space station. I receive APRS packets from hams all over the Eastern US and try send my own. Learn a bit about APRS, the equipment you need to do this and watch me…
Replacing my Baofeng UV-5r with inexpensive TYT
Video sponsored by: buytwowayradios.com I explain why I’m replacing my Baofeng with the TYT TH-UV88, I show you my new, inexpensive ham radio, compare them and get the TYT on the air to make a contact. Buy a TYT TH-UV88:…
What is the range of a handheld ham radio?
The range of handheld ham radios like Baofeng UV-5r and Kenwood TH-D74 can be a few miles or around the world. I discuss what impacts range and how hams extend the range of handhelds. I also make a contact. My…
Adventures in low power ham radio
I make and install a ham radio antenna for the 20M band and try to make long distance contacts. Music: bensound.com Products shown in video: Dipole connector: Coax cable: Arborist Throw Weight: Xeigu X5105: Baofeng BF-F8HP: As an Amazon Associate…
ham radio, what are you doing?
I reenact an encounter I had with a passerby as I was doing ham radio stuff. link for ISS ham radio activity: Product links: Kenwood TH-D74A: Arrow satellite antenna: AARL ham radio license manual: As an Amazon Associate I earn…