Rick Blythe

The Radio Hobbyist follows me, a ham radio operator (VE3CNU) as I test various gear out in different situations, comparing one radio against another, or making recommendations for radio equipment and methods. Videos range from Ham Radio to shortwave and action-band scanning, with a little Utility DXing thrown in too. Lots of exclusive stuff, and the occasional cat.

APRS on the cheap

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BTECH APRS-K1

I’ve been getting a little bored of the same old FT8 on HF in the last few weeks so I thought maybe I should do something on the higher VHF/UHF bands. I generally do not inhabit those bands as I’m not active in the local ham community (my bad). What is APRS again? APRS stands … Read more

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Long Wire Balun

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long wire balun

Now that I have my WiNRADiO G31 SDR up and running, my next concern is getting a decent antenna connected to it. I currently have a random length of wire connected to it, which is about 25 feet long. It’s not that high up either. The roof of my house is higher, so it’s not … Read more

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YouKits FG-01 Antenna Analyzer

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Yesterday I received my new FG-01 antenna analyzer from YouKits. It came nicely packaged and quickly from the vendor, online in an eBay auction. I had trouble at first because I did not read the eBay ad closely enough to understand that this unit needs 12 volts to run. I made the incorrect assumption that … Read more

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Using HRD Deluxe with a Flex Radio

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Are you wondering whether you can use HRD Deluxe with a Flex Radio? Read on to find out everything you need to know about using these two technologies together. Introduction Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) is an amateur radio software suite that includes five ham radio apps. Flex Radio, on the other hand, is a leading … Read more

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