How to Listen to Aircraft and Air Traffic Control with an SDR

Air Traffic Control

If you have ever wondered what pilots and air traffic controllers are saying overhead, you are not alone. Aircraft communications are one of the most active and fascinating parts of the radio spectrum, and with a cheap SDR dongle, you can start listening from home in less than an hour. Modern Software Defined Radio (SDR) … Read more

How to Build a Simple Shortwave Antenna That Actually Works

DIY Wire antenna for Shortwave Listening

Shortwave listening becomes far more enjoyable once you connect your radio to a proper external antenna. While many portable radios include a small telescopic whip antenna, they are often limited when it comes to pulling in weaker international broadcasts, amateur radio operators, utility stations, and distant signals. The good news is that you do not … Read more

How to Set Your Bandwidth Control Properly on Shortwave and Ham Radio Receivers

How to set your bandwidth control

One of the most misunderstood controls on modern receivers is bandwidth. I see a lot of beginners — and even experienced operators — running filters far wider than necessary, especially on SDR software. The result is usually the same: more hiss, more adjacent-channel interference, and less intelligible audio. In the video, I demonstrate a simple … Read more

How to Find a Ham Radio Repair Shop Near You

How to Find a Ham Radio Repair Shop Near You

Finding a reliable ham radio repair shop today is far more difficult than it was 20 years ago. Many local electronics repair businesses have disappeared. Others no longer work on RF equipment, vintage transceivers, or modern SDR-based ham radios. Even worse, some of the best repair technicians barely advertise online at all. That means searching … Read more

How to Listen to Voice of Korea (Frequencies & Guide)

How to Tune Voice of Korea (Step-by-Step) Here is a practical monitoring table for Voice of Korea (VOK) shortwave broadcasts. Frequencies change seasonally (A/B schedules), but these are the most commonly observed channels used in recent years. Voice of Korea – Shortwave Frequencies Frequency (kHz) Band Target Region Typical UTC Time Range 6170 49m Asia … Read more

Icom 7300 Firmware Update: Step-by-Step Guide

Icom 7300

Keeping your transceiver up to date is critical for performance, stability, and access to new features. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to perform an Icom 7300 firmware update, based on a real-world walkthrough—including a few common mistakes and how to avoid them. By the end, you’ll understand: What This Video Covers This walkthrough … Read more