How to make your first contact without sounding like a noob Nervous about keying up? This HF and VHF guide gives you simple checklists, scripts, and etiquette for confident first QSOs.
Radio Propagation Basics Learn how time, solar activity, and band choice decide whether your next HF contact is pure noise or pure magic.
Heltec V3 vs V4 Which LoRa Board Should You Buy The Heltec V4 draws 22% less power in sleep mode than the V3, but does that justify spending extra
How to Build a Delta Loop Antenna A delta loop is a simple full-wave wire antenna that delivers low noise and strong HF performance.
How to Build an Off-Center Fed Dipole (OCFD) Transform a roll of wire into a dependable, all-band HF antenna with this straightforward guide to building an Off-Center Fed Dipole properly
Dipole vs Off-Center Fed Dipole Two simple wires, two very different antennas, but which one actually works better for your station?
The Rybakov Antenna A simple, broadband vertical antenna using a 4:1 unun and a single wire radiator, the Rybakov delivers efficient multi-band HF performance with minimal setup and cost.
Building a Wi-Fi Controlled Remote Antenna Switch with ESP32 A simple ESP32-based Wi-Fi antenna switch lets you select between up to four antennas remotely using a 4-relay board and SO-239 connectors, all controlled from your phone’s web browser.
The End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) Antenna The End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) antenna is a compact, high-efficiency, multi-band wire antenna that delivers powerful HF performance with simple setup and no external tuner.
Standalone SSTV Decoder on a Pi Pico Build a standalone SSTV decoder using a Raspberry Pi Pico that transforms radio signals into live images without the need for a computer
How Much Cranking Does It Actually Take to Power a Dead Radio I automated a hand crank on an emergency radio to see how long it really takes to charge—and the 90-minute reality will shock anyone counting on crank power during a crisis.
How to Build a T2FD Antenna How to build your own professional-grade T2FD antenna that delivers consistent performance across the entire HF spectrum.
Performance Z Arrays Two Element Phased Array Controller What if you could instantly switch your antenna's directional pattern to grab that elusive DX station with just the flip of a switch?
Solar Ham Shack Build Part 1 I designed a complete solar power system to keep my ham shack running indefinitely without fuel or grid dependency
Inside a Mobile Ham Shack What do you get when a ham turns an old ambulance into a fully off-grid mobile command center?
Why You Need an AM Radio When disaster strikes and cell networks fail, one technology remains steadfast in delivering critical information that could save your life - Primary Entry Point (PEP) AM radio stations.
NAB to FCC Shut Down ATSC 1.0 by 2028 - What It Means for You FCC Faces Critical Decision as NAB Proposes 2028-2030 Sunset for ATSC 1.0 Broadcasting
The Southern Television Interruption The Southern Television Interruption: When Aliens "Hijacked" British TV in 1977
MeshCore Explained Discover the Future of Decentralized Mesh Networking MeshCore Unveiled: Decoding the Next Big Thing in Decentralized Communication
Radioddity VB70-B Review – Is It Worth the Price? The Radioddity VB70-B is a feature-packed 2m mobile radio with Bluetooth PTT, airband reception, FM radio, and built-in noise reduction—but is it worth the $200 price tag?
I Asked AI to Build a PC for AI Here's What Happened A $1,200 budget, an AI assistant, and a mission to build its own dream machine. What could possibly go wrong?
The Ultimate Guide to Emergency Radio Communications When disaster strikes, your smartphone becomes a $1000 paperweight, but these radio solutions keep you connected when it matters most
I Built a Solar Power System for Winter Field Day… But Almost Made a HUGE Mistake! I Almost Forgot This Critical Step When Setting Up Solar for Winter Field Day 2025!
Building a Solar Powered Meshtastic Node Step-by-step guide to building a solar-powered Meshtastic node for communication networks.
How to use AI in your Ham Shack Discover how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your ham radio experience. Learn practical applications of AI for antenna building, troubleshooting, and radio operation.
Why the TIDRadio TD-H3 is the Ultimate Baofeng Upgrade! Discover why the TIDRadio TD-H3 is the ultimate Baofeng upgrade. Packed with advanced features, it’s perfect for amateur radio enthusiasts looking for performance and convenience.
How to Install Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi How to Install Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi: Complete Beginner's Guide
How to Set Up and Optimize Shelly Dimmer 2 with Home Assistant How to Set Up and Optimize Shelly Dimmer 2 with Home Assistant: A Complete Guide
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