Ham and Shortwave Radio
Reviews of Shortwave and Ham Radio gear
NR-1: A Revolutionary Noise Blanker Unveiled After Two Years of R&D The NR-1 is a cutting-edge Noise Blanker, meticulously crafted and perfected by Kostas sv3ora through two years of dedicated development and exhaustive testing. Heralded as a groundbreaking tool for radio operators, the NR-1 boasts the ability to effectively eliminate impulse-type noise that plagues communication … Read more
Welcome to this short review of the Comet SS-460SBNMO Mobile Antenna. In this review, I will delve into the various aspects of this product to provide you with a detailed analysis. The Comet SS-460SBNMO is a dual-band mobile antenna designed for VHF/UHF operation. It features a spring base to enhance durability and minimize the risk … Read more
The Xiegu X6100 is a highly portable HF transceiver that has been garnering attention in the US radio market. Its compact size, rugged build, and affordable price point make it an attractive option for amateur radio enthusiasts looking for a powerful and versatile transceiver that they can take with them anywhere. One of the standout … Read more
Ham Radio Deluxe is a software suite that provides ham radio operators with a range of features to control their radios from their computers. It was originally developed by Simon Brown HB9DRV as freeware, but the rights were later sold to HRD Software LLC, which now offers both free and paid versions of the software. … Read more
Icom’s IC-R75 tabletop HF communications receiver came into the market back in 1999 and was taken out of production in late 2015. Frequency coverage is from 30 Hz right to 60 MHz. This allows one to catch the 6 Meter amateur band as well. USA versions include a “Floor Brick” AC power supply. For most … Read more
Here is a comprehensive list of the ham radio contact logging software out there. It is a log of radio messages sent and received, together with other pertinent information, maintained by radio operators. Many are free, some are not. You can click on the links to read reviews of each one. I use Ham Radio … Read more