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LAPG Operator Backpack Review: Perfect for POTA
I needed a new EDC backpack, and this pack is doing the job. Check it out!
POTA: George Cossar State Park K-2535
Nothing better than combining camping and ham radio… here, Jherica and I both activated this park multiple times over the three days we spent there.
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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!
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.
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
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!
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
How to Make First Contact on 2 Meters (Repeater/Simplex/Voice)
So, you’ve got your radio. Now what? It’s time to get on the air…. the question, however, is just how do I do that? This video gives you the basics of how to find someone to talk to for that … Continue reading
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Ham Radio Basics: How to Find Other Hams
Ham radio is a hobby that has a huge learning curve. The best way to get into the groove is to find a network of other hams. Whether you want to find a club, a hamfest, an on the air … Continue reading
Ham Radio Basics: How to Build a Dipole Antenna
This episode covers how to build an inexpensive dipole antenna. Specifically, it is a 40 meter dipole… however the principal is the same for any dipole. Using inexpensive materials, you can get this dipole in the air for very little … Continue reading
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Tagged 40 meter dipole antenna, cheap ham radio, dipole antenna, ham radio, ham radio basics, ham radio field operations, ham radio field ops, ham radio license, ham radio prep, ham radio prepper, ham radio review, ham radio tech, ham radio tech license, ham radio technician, how to build dipole antenna, how to ham radio, how to operate ham radio, new ham radio, parks on the air, pota
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