If you are thinking of becoming an amateur radio operator, there are a couple of things you may want to consider before rushing out to purchase any secondhand ham radio receivers. First…
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Two-way Radios For Countless Tasks
A two-way radio transceiver, more familiarly known as the Walkie-Talkie, owes its origin to the old engineering team of Galvin Manufacturing Company in the year of 1940. The team used the technology…
Introduction to Ham HF Bands
Ask Dave Episode #29 looks at the amateur radio high frequency (HF) bands and describes each. This helps hams new to HF to understand what bands will work best for them. The…
Amateur Radio Digital Modes
This comprehensive video explains the concept behind amateur radio digital modes and describes the hardware and cabling required to get started. This video lays the groundwork for future, in-depth videos that will…
Interesting Ham Radio Facts
The original ham radio was distributed in the 1920’s. The first wireless set that came out in the early 1940’s boomed in sales as people could use it to communicate with each…
Beginners Guide to CB Radios
Erik From Farpoint Farms explains what CB radio is, what types of radios are out there, and how they work, and why you need one pronto! Its a beginners guide to…
Ten Meter Radio and the Oscars
No, I’m not talking about the Academy Awards. Amateur radio has it’s own Oscars, but they’re not awards given to glamorous movie stars, directors and writers. In radio terminology an Oscar is…
Buying your First Amateur Radio
Alright, you just got your amateur radio license and you’re itching to get on the air. But first you need a radio. What type should you get? As a volunteer examiner, I’ve…