ham radio

Good day all, Happy Thanksgiving. If you have or love Heathkit, I have a website that's dedicated to their catalogs. I added a new Heathkit catalog 1984 Jan / Winter - Flipping Book style. Have a look at the prices for some of the computer items lol... Thank you and 73 Joe

Hi All, For those of you who are either new to ham radio or looking to expand your skills, exploring satellite QSOs can be incredibly fun. I made a YouTube video that serves as a beginners guide to getting started with ham radio satellite QSOs. It covers everything from the basic equipment...

SKYWARN Net Control Script Does anyone have an example of their local SKYWARN net control script? EX: https://www.skywarnaz.org/uploads/7/2/1/1/72117995/gen_info_net_activation_script.pdf I am creating a SKYWARN net control script and need ideas. Thanks

Hey everyone, Thinking about ditching that stock mic and stepping up your audio on the Icom 7610? I just made a short video guide that walks you through connecting a dynamic microphone to your radio. Let me know if you've tried a dynamic mic with your 7610, and what kind of difference it...

Hi All, I have a 6BTV antenna mounted over salt water on my dock. I wanted to share a video about the installation, and a video about the real world performance of my vertical antenna. This antenna does not feel like a compromise to me. 73 All, Paul

I need to use a mobile (vs HT) on my motorcycle for greater TX power. I have a Yaesu FTM-500 but I can't find a way to get the RX/TX to my helmet. Any suggestions? I read a lot about the Sena SR-10 (Bluetooth) but it's old, expensive, hard-to-find tech for which I could find no compatibility...

six minute long video about Amateur Radio during the Falkland War.

Hello everyone, I'm a new HAM member in this awesome community, so please take everything with a grain of salt. First of all, I DO NOT want any CPS programs! Just wanted to make that clear. Recently, I've received a donation of 4 old salvaged Entel HTs, which I'm trying to use mostly for...

Hour long video about Civil Air Patrol . Brief history of the Civil Air Patrol. The role & responsibilities of the Civil Air Patrol in the United States.

I’m looking to know which adapter is compatible to fit into the antenna socket of the TID H8 2nd gen handheld. I don’t have much clarity on whether it’s standard or not and the manufacturer wasn’t helpful when I asked them. Does anyone have experience connecting it to a Yagi antenna? I just...

So I just purchased this mobile ham radio and have been enjoying it a lot. 25 Watts, had it programmed for repeaters in my area and all of a sudden, the display is very dim, no volume, hand mic is not functioning at all and does not even light up, the screen flickers when I’m on a frequency that...

Does anyone have the details regarding which HAM repeaters will be used for the NYC HAM radio volunteers assisting with marathon comms tomorrow?

hey everybody i was just wondering if anybody has any Ham Radio crystals for this Maxon handheld at all ?? i'm wondering if i could convert that radio to a ham portable if i can or if its too much money..

Hello All I have been planning on getting an xts2500 because I have been wondering what software(programming) I need and if I could use UHF/VFH frequencies will it be good because I plan on using ham/gmrs frequencies.

Hi I am new to scanning and this is my first post ;)) I hate to ask this question because I bet 1000's have already done threads on it ;)) But how do I convert a .hpe file type to a csv format? I have just bought a Uniden SDS100E HANDHELD FOR £700 and the free software Sentinel does not helps...

Hello, I'm wondering, when it comes to programing a radio to a ham repeater, do you set it as narrowband, mid, or wideband? Couldn't find much on it when researching. Thanks

Interesting set up.

Selling my lightly used Motorola XPR4550 high power, great for hams as it is UHF 403-470mhz. I'm only selling as I had to downsize recently and no longer have room for a radio setup at home.

I have for sale a 436 hand held scanner. Bought it off here with no box or manual. Software is online as is the manual. I have a usb cord for you to use for power. This also can use AAA batteries of your choice. I can also give you a magnet mount antenna, that can be used in your car or in the...