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Mistakes New Ham Operators Make

    Just a short video where I talk about some of the mistakes that new Hams may make when starting out in Ham Radio. Share yours below… If you liked this video you can see more like it here:…

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Ham Radio Repeaters Explained | Ham Radio Basics

Amateur Radio Repeaters can be complicated beasts, but we’re here to demystify them! How do those ham repeaters work? What about all the equipment and how it all fits together? We’ll discuss: – How a repeater works, Inputs/Outputs, CTCSS, roger…

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Your First Power Supply – Linear or Switching?

Are you trying to choose between a linear and switching power supply for a new radio? There are several other factors to consider beyond linear vs. switching. However, for this video I wanted to keep it focused so that anyone…

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Ham Radio Beginner: Bands and Frequencies

In my new interest in ham radio (amateur radio) I have been focusing more on bands and subsequently frequencies. It is my hope to get a thorough understanding of the radio spectrum before I start looking at my station setup…

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Beginners Guide to CB Radios

In this video we discuss what you should buy and what you should know About CB radios. This is a beginners guide to CB radio. BUY CB RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES HERE: CB Radios

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An Introduction to Shortwave Radio

An Introduction to Shortwave Radio by Radiodog Time to get back to basics! What is shortwave radio? Why should you care? In this video, I explore what SW radio is, particularly in relation to the other bands. As thoroughly non-technical…

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Field Day Planning – Ham Radio Q&A

With the pandemic upon us this year‚ how will you be participating in the ARRl Field Day? In this video I outline my plans for the world’s largest operating event.

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Ham Radio Basics – Making Your First Contact

It’s always nerve-racking for new ham radio operators learning ham radio basics. You’ve got your license and purchased your first radio; now you’re ready to make your first contact on ham radio repeaters. Don’t be too nervous, amateur radio is…

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