This one seemed a bit tough tonight. Click on the markers on the map below for my notes.
Review: Pi-Zero MMDVM Hotspot
I recently ventured into the world of DMR. So far, I’m loving every second of it. Even the impending arrival of my Xiegu G90 SDR transceiver hasn’t been able to take any excitement away from the flexibility of use and depth of capability DMR offers. If you’ve followed my site for a while, you’ll already know I like to document everything I experience so that maybe you don’t have to make the same mistakes I do or maybe I can help you find something you’re looking for.
AmSats
After I got my first several ARISS contacts, I decided it was time to move on to the other Amateur Satellites that are available for voice operations. So I added a few (SO-50, AO-73, AO-27) to my favorite Android satellite tracker, ISS Detector, programmed up some frequencies and set out with high hopes! But I didn’t hear anything but static […]
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
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
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 […]
Review: Nagoya NA-771 antenna
Manufacturer: NagoyaModel: NA-771Type: 15.6-Inch Dual Band (VHF/UHF) Whip AntennaMSRP $16.99 TLDR — Great antenna for your HT. Not a miracle worker. This was among the first ever purchased I made as a newly minted HAM Technician. I’m very happy I bought it starting out as well. My first radio was a Baofeng BF-F8HP and I ordered this antenna at the […]