• Simplex FM 146.520 / W5SH FM 146.840- 110.9

ISS Contacts 05/21

Got two confirmed contacts tonight! Thanks a TON to W7QL and WX5T for the QSOs! 73s! It was a great time. Lots and lots of fly overs coming up too. Enjoy this first early video… I’m going to polish it up and get it on YouTube soon… but this is a sneak peek!(I’ve been asked a lot already, so to […]

Review: Surecom SW-102 VHF/UHF meter

Review: Surecom SW-102 VHF/UHF meter

Manufacturer: SurecomModel: SW-102Type: VHF/UHF antenna/SWR meterMSRP: $60ish TLDR: Great meter! Haven’t found anything to complain about. I bought this SWR meter in preparation for doing a lot of antenna building and learning the ropes of custom homebrew antennas. So far, I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this little machine. After building a new antenna, I regularly reach for […]

How to Make Weather reports

How to Make Weather reports

HAM radio is a fantastic hobby to break into. I’ve been active for a couple of years now and have thoroughly enjoyed my time in the hobby and look forward to continuing to grow as an amateur radio operator. One of the greatest fulfilling things for me is working with Skywarn and the National Weather Service (NWS) to help protect […]

Review: Comet GP-3

Review: Comet GP-3

UPDATE! Click to jump to update.Manufacturer: CometModel: GP-3Type: Dual band (2m/440) base station fiberglass antennaMSRP: $99.95-$125 TLDR – Good antenna. Even better with proper 1/4 wave radials (aftermarket modification)Epic Craftsmanship provided by David Thompson, Precision Machine Works, Inc… THANK YOU! First off, right out of the gate: I know this is a bad antenna situation. That shiny foil on the […]