HT Options for your 1st Ham Radio: Baoefeng UV5R and Yaesu FT65R
In this video I take a quick look at the Baoefeng UV5R and the Yeasu FT65R and why they may or may not be good choices for your 1st HT. I also briefly go over the Explorer QRZ-1 and how it may also be a good choice for the new as well as experienced ham.
Read more: HT Options for your 1st Ham Radio: Baoefeng UV5R and Yaesu FT65RSmith Chart 101: Tame the Beast
I had a viewer ask me to do a video on the Smith Chart and here it is. This is a quick overview of what the Smith Chart is and how it works as well as how to plot points on the chart. This just scratches the surface but should be a good starting point ...
Read more: Smith Chart 101: Tame the BeastCW Morse SP4 POTA/SOTA Paddle
Happy Holidays. This video demonstrates the new CW Morse SP4 Paddle that will sure to satisfy the portable CW Operator like those that do Summits On the Air (SOTA) and Parks On the Air (POTA).
Read more: CW Morse SP4 POTA/SOTA PaddleAll RigExpert Stick Antenna Analyzers: Including the New Stick 500
In this video I compare the three antenna analyzers in the RigExpert Stick line including the Stick 230, Stick Pro and the Brand New Stick 500. I am very excited to be one of three YouTubers to get to share this brand new device with my viewers.
Read more: All RigExpert Stick Antenna Analyzers: Including the New Stick 500RigExpert Stick 230 vs Stick Pro
A quick look at the differences between the RigExpert Stick 230 and the Stick Pro. Plus, a sneak peak at something else coming to the stick line of portable antenna analyzers. This is the first of two videos that are a huge leap for me and the channel as this is the first video on ...
Read more: RigExpert Stick 230 vs Stick ProIs Your Antenna Really Efficient? SWR isn’t the only thing
Don’t assume that a good SWR means that your antenna is truly efficient and getting out there. This video goes over the other factors that weigh in on how well your antenna is operating.
Read more: Is Your Antenna Really Efficient? SWR isn’t the only thingHow To Study and Pass Your Ham Radio Exam
The ham radio exam can seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be. If you use the right approach to studying, the amateur radio tests don’t have to be scary. The dirty little secret is there should be no surprises if you study the right way. This video gives you what you need to pass ...
Read more: How To Study and Pass Your Ham Radio ExamRadioddity GD88 Firmware Update: Is It What We’ve Been Waiting For?
The Radioddity GD-88 Firmware update is finally here. Is it what we hoped it would be? Let’s find out. In this video I go over what is and isn’t included in this firmware update as well as how you perform the firmware update on this radio. Spoiler alert, Radioddity didn’t do nearly as much with ...
Read more: Radioddity GD88 Firmware Update: Is It What We’ve Been Waiting For?OpenSpot4 vs PiStar: Which is Right for You
Hotspots have become a pretty standard device for those using digital handhelds. The ability to use the digital modes like DMR, DStar or Yeasu System Fusion is a way to access hams around the world even if you don’t have a repeater near you. In this video I go over two very popular versions of ...
Read more: OpenSpot4 vs PiStar: Which is Right for YouFirst POTA Activation
I have wanted to activate for a long time but life kind of got in the way. Today, I made the short trek to Sacajawea State Park K-3259 and had a successful activation with exactly 10 contacts made. All the contacts were made on CW which was exciting and a little bit scary. I have ...
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