Welcome to the Radio Hobbyist video library, with more than 400 videos covering SDR, ham radio, shortwave listening, scanners, antennas, digital modes, emergency communications, and radio equipment. The collection includes tutorials, equipment demonstrations, reviews, listening experiments, setup guides, and practical tips for exploring the radio hobby.
These videos complement the written guides and reviews on Radio Hobbyist, giving you another way to learn about radio equipment, operating techniques, signal reception, and the many different things you can do with modern and traditional radio equipment.
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Whether you enjoy monitoring distant shortwave stations, experimenting with digital modes, improving antenna performance, or learning how modern SDR platforms work, this video collection is intended to help you learn, explore, and get more enjoyment from the radio hobby.
Yes, our YouTube channel has 400+ videos
- Antenna Videos
- Baofeng UV-3R Unboxing: First Look at a Classic Budget Handheld
- Best SDRs for Beginners: The Complete Buyer’s Guide
- Cheapest Ham Radios for Beginners and Everyday Use
- CommRadio CR-1a Review: A Premium Portable SDR Receiver That Still Impresses
- Comparing the Icom R75, JRC NRD-545, Yaesu FTDX 1200, and Perseus SDR on Shortwave
- CountyComm GP5/SSB Review: A Compact Shortwave Radio for Portable Listening
- Digital Modes Videos
- EARCHI S9 Vertical Antenna Review: Why I Still Use the S9v31
- Earchi.org antenna is a DX monster!
- Emergency Communications and Disaster Monitoring
- FG-01 Antenna Analyzer Review: A Simple, Low-Cost Tool That Works
- Find shortwave stations – my easy method
- Frequencies Used by Russian Military (HF, VHF, UHF)
- Ground Rod for Shortwave Antennas: Why Proper Grounding Matters
- Ham Radio for Beginners: Everything You Need to Get Started
- Ham Radio Licensing & Study Resources
- Ham Radio Videos
- Ham Receiver vs Shortwave Receiver: Which Sounds Better?
- How Good Is FT8? Pros, Cons and Whether It’s Right for You
- How Many Ham Radio Bands Are There?
- How to Access an SDRplay RSPdx from Android Over Wi-Fi
- How to Configure the Icom IC-7300 for JT65 Digital Mode
- How to Factory Reset the Icom 756 Pro
- How to Find a Ham Radio Repair Shop Near You
- How to Get Started with APRS on the Cheap
- How to Listen to Shortwave Radio: A Complete Beginner-to-Intermediate Guide
- How to Listen to Voice of Korea (Frequencies & Guide)
- How to Receive SSTV with an SDR
- How to Set Your Bandwidth Control Properly on Shortwave and Ham Radio Receivers
- How to Split One Shortwave Antenna Between Multiple Radios
- Hurricane Watch Net Frequencies and Emergency Hurricane Communications
- Hustler 5BTV Vertical Antenna: A Look Inside the Box
- Icom 7300 Firmware Update: Step-by-Step Guide
- Icom IC-7300 Spectrum Scope Settings: Ultimate Guide to Panadapter and Waterfall Customization
- Inside the MFJ-1786 Magnetic Loop Antenna: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide
- MFJ-1786 Magnetic Loop Antenna Setup
- Noise Blanker on the Icom IC-7300
- PowerSDR & Flex 3000 Demo Videos: SDR Features Explained
- RS-918 HF SDR Transceiver Review: A Portable Powerhouse
- RTL-SDR Install & Config
- SDR Radio Videos
- SDRplay RSP Review: A Powerful Upgrade from RTL-SDR at $150
- Shortwave Listening Videos: DXing, Radios & Antennas
- Shortwave Propagation Explained
- SmartSDR & Flex 6300 Demo Videos: Features Explained
- Step-by-Step Guide to Receiving SSTV From the International Space Station
- Tecsun PL-880 Unboxing and First Impressions
- The Best Ham Radio License Study Guide
- The Complete Ham Radio Coax Cable Guide: Choosing the Right Feed Line for HF and VHF/UHF
- The Easiest Way to Start Ham Radio With No Experience
- The ELAD ASA-15 antenna splitter
- The End of CHU: Canada’s Official Shortwave Time Signal Goes Silent in 2026
- The WSPRLite SB from Sotabeams
- Things You Can Listen to With an SDR (Real Signals You Can Tune Today)
- Top Online Courses for Ham Radio Licensing Preparation
- Tuning In to the World: Which Shortwave Broadcasts Deliver the Best International News These Days?
- Tytera TYT MD-390 DMR Radio Review: My First Impressions and Early Challenges
- Understanding Gray-Line Propagation in Ham Radio
- Uniden Bearcat HomePatrol Review: Simple Scanning Without the Complexity
- Using HRD Deluxe with a Flex Radio
- Vertical Antenna vs Mag Loop for FT8: Real-World DX Test Results
- Watch This Antenna Tune Itself Automatically: MFJ-1786 Mag Loop in Action
- What Is FT8 and How Does It Work?
- What is JTDX? Is it better?
- Why I Returned the Elecraft KX3: My Honest Review
- Why the Icom IC-7300 Is Still Worth Buying
- Yaesu FTdx3000 Unboxing and First Power-On: What to Expect
- Yaesu Tip Makes the FTdx1200 and FTdx3000 More Useful
Not Sure Where to Start?
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- 📡 Communicate Globally With Ham Radio
- 🚨 Monitor Emergency Communications
- 📶 Boost Your Signal With Better Antennas
Rick Blythe (VE3CNU) is a retired IT professional, amateur radio operator, and founder of Radio Hobbyist, where he shares practical guides, equipment reviews, and tutorials on ham radio, SDR, shortwave, scanners, and antennas.