FTM-500 Changes To APRS?

FTM-500 Changes To APRS?

Are you looking at the FTM-500 as the upgrade to the FTM-400, 200 or 300? There are some changes to APRS and other modes of operations. 📻 Want the best HT antenna? Signal Stuff Signal Stick (This is an affliate…

The Radioddity QT40 Is a Confusing Ham Radio

The Radioddity QT40 Is a Confusing Ham Radio

While this radio was sent to me from Radioddity, I feel it’s important to air the issues I encountered. I did speak with Radioddity over DM and we’re talking about what their design decisions were based on. A deeper dive…

AFTER CHAT: Great Portable Ham Radio Equipment for Field Day and Parks On The Air!

AFTER CHAT: Great Portable Ham Radio Equipment for Field Day and Parks On The Air!

Ward Silver N0AX joins me tonight to share his wisdom on effective portable ham radio setups for Field Day and Parks On The Air. We’ll cover antennas, radios and power options. Check out Ward’s amazing “Ham Radio For Dummies” book!…

Great Portable Ham Radio Equipment for Field Day and Parks On The Air!

Great Portable Ham Radio Equipment for Field Day and Parks On The Air!

Ward Silver N0AX joins me tonight to share his wisdom on effective portable ham radio setups for Field Day and Parks On The Air. We’ll cover antennas, radios and power options. Check out Ward’s amazing “Ham Radio For Dummies” book!…

Will the Yaesu FTM-500 Do APRS In PMG Mode?

Will the Yaesu FTM-500 Do APRS In PMG Mode?

Will the FTM-500 work APRS in PMG mode? Short answer for you here! 📻 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…

Ham Nation - Updates From Bob & Youth On The Air!

Ham Nation – Updates From Bob & Youth On The Air!

Bob Heil is back tonight to give us an update on what he has been up to. Neil Rapp is here to talk about his great work support Youth On The Air. Gordo has his Short Shots and Don rounds…

Launch & HUNT A Ham Radio NOAA Sonde Balloon !

Launch & HUNT A Ham Radio NOAA Sonde Balloon !

I was recently asked to attend one Mt Carmel High School Radio Club sonde balloon launches. This club launches these repurposed weather sondes about once a month! These young hams could use your help to keep the on average monthly…

HRCC After Chat - Your Ham Radio Questions and Answers

HRCC After Chat – Your Ham Radio Questions and Answers

Having trouble with your ham radios? The HRCC Discord is here to help! *Almost* no questions are turned away! Help Out Amanda K1DDN: https://www.gofundme.com/f/uninsured-catastrophic-medical-expenses?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined MVPS: RCA Antenna Rotor: Bongo Ties: Jakery 300: Buddistick BuddiHex: Buddystick Power Mini: Rig Expert Stick…

HRCC Campout - Awesome Memories & Ham Lessons Learned

HRCC Campout – Awesome Memories & Ham Lessons Learned

The weekend after a legendary campout. What was awesome and what can I do better the next time? Help Out Amanda K1DDN: https://www.gofundme.com/f/uninsured-catastrophic-medical-expenses?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined MVPS: Bongo Ties: Jakery 300: Buddistick BuddiHex: Buddystick Power Mini: Rig Expert Stick an Stick Pro: And…

ICOM IC-905 Receiver Sensitivity & Power Output Tested!

ICOM IC-905 Receiver Sensitivity & Power Output Tested!

I took the IC-905 up to Crestline Ca. to meetup with Mike WA6SVT & Gary W6KVC members of @AmateurTelevisionNetwork to do a shakedown test on the ICOM IC-905. You can find more of the ICOM IC-905 videos here: https://youtu.be/2DVDAsxtWOs https://youtube.com/live/JqlSAuqZaXQ?feature=share…