Tonight we discuss Allstar for Ham Radio - what it is, how to use it, different radios, etc. We'll also connect to a Node and do some QSOs over the air. Come join us! Be…
Ham Radio Satellite Contacts, Hy-Gain DB-2345/Wouxun KG-UV8D+
I made a few satellite contacts this evening, using my new Hy-Gain DB-2345 yagi and my Wouxun KG-UV8D handheld. This was SO-50 satellite. Pass was 45 degrees and 14 minutes long. radio was 4+ watts.…
VHF/UHF Yagi Antenna, HY-Gain DB-2345, 2M/70CM Beam
To extend your range on VHF or UHF ham radio, consider a yagi antenna to extend your range. A Yagi antenna focuses your transmit and receive into a much narrower path, increasing distance and readability.…
Ask Dave Q&A 17 Aug 2019
Here are some Ask Dave questions. You can pose questions or conundrums at hamradioanswers@gmail.com or at www.ke0og.net/ask-dave.
5 Things I Hate About Ham Radio
I love my hobby, but hell, there's these niggles that I can't get out my head...! Join me for the livestream.
Pile Ups – 3 Things you Need to…
I have a rule-of-three to allow you to run 70-100 stations per hour with courtesy and pace whilst at the same time giving people three overs and ability to say "bye bye". If you use…
Radioddity GD-73 DMR Handheld Review (#214)
The new Radioddity GD-73 DMR handheld is an unusual radio. It's 70cm only, 2 watts, with a permanently-affixed antenna. This review goes through its features, describes programming and firmware upgrade, and wonders what market this…
A Coronal Hole Blows, A Perseid Shower, &…
For daily and often hourly updates (during active times) visit me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TamithaSkov For a more in-depth look at the data and images highlighted in this video see these links below. Solar Imaging and…
Wouxun KG-UV980P Quad Band First Look
The newest Mobile Radio from Wouxun is the KG-UV980P, which incorporates 10M, 6M, 2M and 440 into a newly-designed Quad Band radio. Take a look at this video for the form-factor of the radio and…