5R8WE 5R8CI Nosy Be Island. From DXNews.com
SP9FIH and SP6CIK will be active as 5R8WE and 5R8CI from Andilana, Nosy Be Island, IOTA AF – 057, Madagascar.
Kenwood TM-D710G & TM-V71A Back at H.R.O.!
Kenwood discontinued the TM-D710G and the TM-V71A mobile radios a while back, but Ham Radio Outlet was able to purchase a large number of these radios from Kenwood’s remaining stock. The TM-D710G and TM-V71A radios should arrive at stores. Antenna G3TXQ 6 Band Hexbeam 40m... Read more
Elecraft KX1 & AX1: Dodging the rain at Lake James State Park
Dodging the rain at Lake James State Park Antenna How a Beverage Antenna Works August 13, 2016 No comments Read more Installing Wire Antennas in Trees February 04, 2015 No comments Installing Wire Antennas in trees Read Full Article: Read more ALEXLOOP HAMPACK... Read more
QDX digital transceiver
I brief description of a construction problem, symptoms and solution regarding the QDX digital transceiver from QRP Labs. The “QCX+” (QRP Labs Xcvr +): a feature-packed, high performance, single band 5W CW transceiver kit with WSPR beacon and built-in alignment and test equipment. Available for 80, 60, 40,... Read more
PJ4K Bonaire Island. From DXNews.com
PJ4K Team will be active from Bonaire Island, IOTA SA – 006 in CQ WW DX CW Contest, 27 – 28 November 2021. Read more
C5B Bijol Islands. From DXNews.com
C5B Team will be active from Bijol Islands, IOTA AF – 060, Gambia, 10 November 2021. Read more
TO7A Martinique FM/KL7WA. From DXNews.com
=UT5UGR will be active from Martinique Island in CQ WW DX CW Contest, 27 – 28 November 2021, as TO7A. Read more
Protective Frame for the Icom IC-705
This sturdy frame protects the front panel of the IC-705, and also provide a convenient carry handle.The base is tilted back 14 degrees to provide a convenient viewing angle. The kit includes a screen cover to protect the rig during transport or storage. There are... Read more
The Ultimate Portable Ham Radio Computer
Hello Operators. In this episode of the OH8STN ham radio, we are discussing replacing the raspberry pi field computer build, with the Microsoft Surface as a portable ham radio computer for data modes. Top of my list was the Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet for... Read more
Get Started with FT8 – An Introduction for Beginners
FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show how to get started and make contacts with FT8, introduction for new beginners and even a pro tip how I know from a quick glance if... Read more
C5C Gambia. From DXNews.com
C5C Team will be active again from Gambia, 24 October – 19 November 2021. Read more
Comet-NCG – HRO at Pacificon 2021
In this video from Pacificon 2021, Mick Stwertnik, KB6JVT, talks about the products on display at the Comet-NCG booth Antenna Radials on Vertical Antenna Systems April 12, 2017 No comments Read more Erecting the EFHW-8010 End-fed Half Wave Antenna and Initial Testing June 23, 2020... Read more
ASRTU-1 CubeSat with V/u FM Transponder Submitted for IARU Coordination
China’s Harbin Institute of Technology has applied for IARU Coordination of the ASRTU-1 CubeSat. Among other capabilities, the satellite will provide a V/u FM amateur radio transponder. ASRTU-1 is a 12U CubeSat mission designed by Russian and Chinese university students for education and amateur radio.... Read more
Microsoft Reverses its Decision to Omit Hot Reload in .NET 6
The Verge reports that Microsoft has reversed its decision to remove a key feature from its upcoming .NET 6 release, after a public outcry from the open-source software community. Microsoft had piqued the .NET open-source community by removing a key part of Hot Reload in... Read more
ARISS Receives Generous ARDC Grant for ARISS STEREO Education Project
Best known for arranging amateur radio contacts between students and astronauts, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has announced that it’s received a generous grant to fund its “Student and Teacher Education via Radio Experimentation and Operations” (STEREO) project. The 5-year Amateur Radio... Read more
