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Ham Radio Basics: How to Solder PL259 Connector to Coax
When I was first licensed in the mid 1990s I was scared to death of cutting an end off of a cable. As a result, some of my mobile installations were less than ideal. Had I known how to solder … Continue reading
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Ham Radio Basics: How to Solder Wires Together
Another episode in the Ham Radio Basics series. This episode expands on our last episode, which can be seen HERE. Today we learn how to effectively solder two wires together. This is a handy skill to have. Perhaps you’ve broken … Continue reading
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Parks on the Air: POTA Activation of Holly Springs National Forest K-4496
It was a cold day, but productive one. We activated the Holly Springs National Forest for the POTA program. It was a great activation, and my daughter decided that she was going to upgrade to her general license.
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TID Radio DMR/Analog DP-580 Review
Hamradiomall.com was nice enough to send me one of these units to review. Overall, not a bad little radio… with a few little quirks. Check out the video below.
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How to Choose Your First Ham Radio
Today we are discussing how to choose your first amateur radio. The decision of what radio you go with as your first is a big one. Whether you are looking to drive your vehicle and chat, talk to distant stations … Continue reading
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How to Create an Anytone 878UV Code Plug
A codeplug is simply a set of information on a DMR radio. A lot of people tend to think this is an incredibly difficult thing to do. In fact, enough people think of this as enough of a hurdle that … Continue reading
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How to Adjust the Analog Squelch on a DMR Radio
I was kicking back in the parking lot of Wal Mart while my wife was doing some shopping. Rather than suffer through the trials and tribulations of that place, I decided to do some ham radio in the truck. While … Continue reading
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