Icom IC-705 Antenna Tuners & How To Save $230
TLDR - The 20-watt option. For those looking for a cheap, portable (battery powered) and QRP tuner, the LDG Z-817 is what I would suggest. You can plug a TRS cable (yep standard stereo headphone cable) into both the IC-705 and the tuner and get your tune going ASAP....
5-Impressive Features of the Yaesu MH-73A4B
The MH-73A4B speaker mic is a rugged addition to the Yaesu lineup of products. This simple accessory makes the VX-6R (pictured in the images below) a great outside workstation that provides handsfree, waterproof (IP8X submersible for up to 30 mins. at 1.5 meters), and...
How I Got My technician & General Ham License in 1 Day
Quick VersionThe TLDR (Too Long Didn't Read) version: (Took about about 4-weeks for the study process & 3-hours for the tests) Buy the following books Synchronize the Audible audiobook and the Kindle Bookย Increase speed to 1.5x Do every test after every chapter....
Emergency Communications “Go Kits” for Your Vehicle
Call me a little bit crazy but one of the worry is that I have in the back of my mind is that I will be stuck somewhere and not able to give AAA a call. Now that I have my amateur radio license I can actually use HT's to my benefit for getting out of a sticky...
5-Reasons to Love (+1 to hate) Yaesu VX-6R Belt Clip-14
Yaesu seems to have the market covered when it comes to rugged products. The VX-6R is a case in point. One of the problems though with the VX-6R is this silly belt clip included with the radio. The Problem The stock belt clip sticks out way too far, it is almost...
Yaesu VX-6R Modifications (Desktop Rig)
As a new amateur radio operator, I have not purchased a home base station rig. I am still researching I love you and trying to figure out how much of a home baby station I would like to purchase and what are my requirements. Problem With that being and I still want to...
Gotcha’s for Programming Ham Radio Repeaters
I've been listening to the local repeaters around Portland Oregon. While I go for walks and while I'm doing menial tasks for my job I like to listen in. The other day there was a group of her telling dad jokes. As a father of two I had something to contribute....
How to get a Ham Radio Almost for Free!
When I went for my Amateur Radio License, it was right around the time of my birthday. For my birthday I asked for a cheap radio from Baofeng and a few accessories that all in costed under $100. ย I thought it was the coolest thing since sliced bread! Once I received...