Monthly Archives: March 2020

Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Ham Radio Review

Today, we are taking a look at the Icom IC-2730A Dual Band Transceiver. This looks to be a solid little radio, check it out!

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Ham Radio Basics: Station Setup- The Very Basics

Looking to finally get that station set up and on the air? Want that shack to be just right? Check out this video covering the basics of station setup and radio hook up to get you started.

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Ham Radio Basics: How to Build an MMDVM Hotspot for DMR, Yaesu Fusion, D-Star

Ham radio digital modes are here to stay. The trick is getting on the air. Many of us do not live close to a digital repeater, and a hotspot is the solution for you. These little guys are pretty simple … Continue reading

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Ham Radio Basics: How to Build a Roll Up Ladder Line J Pole Antenna

Looking for a way to take a VHF antenna with you on the road? This ladder line J Pole is the ticket for you. Relatively quick and cheap to build, this antenna really performs!

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Ham Radio Basics: How to Make First Contact on HF

Today we are taking a look at how to make that first contact on HF. Perhaps you just got your general or extra ticket, or maybe you’ve had it a while and just haven’t gotten on the high frequency bands … Continue reading

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