Smoother FT8 Mode Operation with Constantly Evolving Firmware (IC-705/IC-7300/IC-9700)
Firmware update for the IC-705, IC-7300, and IC-9700* offers smoother FT8 operation. One-touch FT8 mode preset, Scroll mode, and other...
Month: January 2021
My Wife Bought More Radio Gear On Wish and Ali Express
My wife surprised me at the end of 2020 with a new random box of goodies from Wish and AliExpress....
FTdx10 vs IC-7300 Comparison
This week Jonathan compares the new Yaesu FTdx10 and the Icom IC-7300. What are your comments on either? https://youtu.be/IJGVNAAqblU Source
Opening on 28 MHz – 14th Jan 2021
There have been an interesting few mid-Winter Sporadic-E openings over the last few days and the 14th of January 2021...
Alexander Ivanovich RK4C SK
On January 12, 2021, Aleksandr Ivanovich Bokov RK4C passed away at the age of 61. Honorary Worker of Civil Aviation....
ICOM IC-705 Review and Full Walk Through
Here’s the complete and detailed review of the ICOM IC-705. If you are already an owner of this unit, this...
AMSAT/Vanderbilt RadFXSat-2/Fox 1E Set to Launch
Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne is a go for launch on Wednesday, January 13, at 1500 UTC, carrying the AMSAT/Vanderbilt RadFXSat-2/Fox-1E CubeSat...
100 ft Tilting Tower
Raising a 100 ft tower with a winch on a 35 ft pole. https://youtu.be/eXskgubgrss Source
ARRL Life Member Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, is 2021 Carole Perry Educator of the Year
Orlando HamCation® has announced that ARRL Life Member Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, of Bloomington, Indiana, is the 2021 recipient of the Carole...
QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo Team
“The first QSO Today Expo was a great success with over 16,000 attendees and the March 13-14, 2021 event is...
