Can anyone recommend a hand held radio that has great range, is easy to operate and is not expensive? Thinking of something for the family in...
Review - ALX-SSB transceiver. [img] ALX-SSB transceiver – Front panel view. [img] ALX-SSB transceiver rear panel What this review covers:...
Communications after a SHTF event will be of the utmost importance. It is a must, to make sure both you and those whom you care about, are...
I was just reading @ED GEiN's post on portable communications. It caused me to reminisce a bit. I hadn't thought about this particular rig in...
I've learned from another thread people answered that I definitely should have a Portable Ham Radio to monitor for an end of the world situation....
In a recent thread several people recommended getting a Ham Radio for TEOTWAWKI or SHTF developing into TEOTWAWKI situations. Other than...
Starting Sunday 01 July 2018 and running for 7 days is the only amateur radio contest I ever enter. The 13 Colonies event gives one the chance to...
I have a GENERAL ham license (because I am too lazy to get my Extra but that's another story...)And, I came across something that sort of annoys...
Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday. Field Day 2018 is June...
Just like the title says, please show us how you mounted your mobile gear or your go boxes for when you go on the road. Field Day type setups as...
I purchased two sets of the Baofeng UV-5R handhelds from Amazon for $25 each. Through eBay I also bought two Nagoya UT-72 and two BL-5L high...
Since I'm still real real new to Amateur Radio I'd like to find out why you like the brand you like without trashing the other brands. I'd like...
Just as the title says, a resource to maintain the MFJ-9200 radio. Much of the testing would apply to many to many of the newer SA-612 based rigs...
After a long break in study I decided a few weeks ago it was time to get the job done and get my amateur license. Tonight I took and passed the...
Hi all. I want to get my general license and would like to know if any general licensed hams have any thoughts on what they feel is the best study...
A letter from the regional MARS director suggesting I rejoin the MARS program arrived today. Must be they remember my speedy and error free CW :)...
For the Hams among us, I thought I would post some observations made at a recent hamfest I attended. For the non-Hams, a hamfest is an organized...
Hey guys, Saw a new video on the importance of survival communications. [MEDIA] This is really for beginners -- or for introducing those who are...
Doing a little organizing today and thought I would show some of my portable communications kit. I follow the layered approach with various...
Was trying to solve this myself, but I know that there are several more experienced hams that might be able to help here. I am looking for my...
Martin is a switched on guy. I have been following his videos for years. He certainly has very discerning tastes concerning electronics, and also...
saw it in the pictures at EstateSales.net, didn't figure it would still be there on 20% off day but it was. Talked em down to $650. Already had...
More of the Japanese radios are being made by contract manufactures in china the Veasu knock off of Yaesu is $59 the real Yaesu is over $300....
Part 1: Hidden Antennas for HOA restrictions? From our friends at www.preparedham.com I remember a time when I was forced to live in a condo for...
FCC SEEKS COMMENTS ON LIFETIME LICENSES, 80/75 METER CHANGES If you have thoughts on the ARRL's petition for the FCC to make changes to 80 and 75...
I hope this isn't a duplicate. Where to go During a Communications Shutdown
Been thinking of buying one of these receivers... It's not that I need any more radios but I just don't have one this small. County Comm the...
The ARRL November Sweepstakes is here again. It is a crazy contest for amateur/ham radio ops. Take a look at this page for the "Rules of...
Admins, if this is inappropriate please let me know. I know it's a fine line from supporting SM and at the same time supporting mine. Please let...
So, this last week (ending 9/24) I headed for the Hill Country of central Tejas to do some ham radio operating. Lots of nice trees on nice hills....
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