The ELAD ASA-15 is an antenna splitter designed for use in radio communication systems. It allows multiple radio receivers to share a single antenna without interfering with each other or degrading the quality of the received signals. If you have more shortwave radios than you have antennas this is the solution for you. This is … Read more
If you like practical Yaesu tips, here is one that is quick to try and easy to undo if you do not like it. On the Yaesu FTdx1200 and FTdx3000, the Contour feature can be a lot more useful than the factory setup makes it seem. Out of the box, I find the default setting … Read more
Often referred to as a Long Wire Balun (or an Unun), this device is used to match the impedance of a long wire HF antenna to a 50-ohm input impedance of a receiver. Such impedance matching usually results in a significant signal strength increase (up to 17 dB in some cases, and approximately 5 dB on average), … Read more
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. HRD Deluxe with a Flex Radio HRD Deluxe works well Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) is an amateur radio software suite that includes five ham radio apps. … Read more
SATERN, short for the Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network, is one of the most important volunteer emergency communications organizations in amateur radio. During hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and large-scale disasters, SATERN operators help relay health-and-welfare traffic, coordinate relief efforts, and provide backup communications when traditional systems fail. Many radio hobbyists first discover SATERN while searching … Read more
For years, the Icom IC-7300 has remained one of the most talked-about HF radios in amateur radio circles. Even with newer SDR transceivers on the market, I still think the IC-7300 deserves serious attention from anyone looking for a capable, modern HF rig with excellent usability. In this video, I explain why I decided the … Read more
