Frequencies used by Russian militaryThese lists were sourced from Reddit. They apparently are frequencies used by the Russian military in the Ukraine conflict.
This list would need to be tested…
Install and Configure RTL.SDRHere is my new RTL SDR: 100KHz-1.7GHz Full Band UV HF RTL-SDR Receiver. RTL is short for RTL2832U. The Realtek RTL2832U chipset was a popular choice for digital…
Here’s a tip for FTdx1200 FTdx3000 ownersThe factory setting for the Contour control in these radios is ok, but I prefer to turn the adjustment from being a frequency muter to being a frequency booster…
Multiband Shortwave Antenna – Works Great!I just put up this new shortwave antenna to replace the unimpressive Bonito antenna I had. This random wire antenna is performing really well. See for yourself!…
Brother Stair has passed awayAllan Weiner has reported that Radio Evangelist Brother Stair, who dominated much of the shortwave broadcasts from the US, has died.
This is likely to impact…
Free SWL and ham softwareHere is a nice list of software utilities for the shortwave listener and ham radio operators
Most of this free software for amateur radio or shortwave runs o…
Ham Radio Logging SoftwareHere is a pretty comprehensive list of the ham radio contact logging software out there. It is a log of radio messages sent and received, together with other pe…
Long Wire BalunNow 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 connec…
HTX-100 ModificationsModifications for the Tandy HF HTX-100 USB/CW Transceiver
Extended Frequency Coverage from 26.000 Mhz to 30.000 MhzSimple RF Wattage Enhancement to 35 WattsE…
Yaesu FT-DX3000 discontinuedYaesu has just announced that the FTDX-3000 will no longer be produced after the current inventory sells out. This news comes from John Kruk, national sales man…
FT4 Mode Ham Radio – My first try at itThe WSJT Development Group has announced the “general availability” release of WSJT-X version 2.1.0. This major upgrade formally introduces the all-new FT4 as a…
Sticky shortwave radio? This works!I just came across a great thread over on Reddit about how to clean the sticky coating that afflicts so many portable shortwave radios. This is great news!
A…
Goodbye Universal RadioWell this is big news!
Fred and Barbara Osterman have decided this is a good time to retire. I can’t fault them for that but Universal Radio has been a Jugge…
OPP to encrypt dispatch channelsThe province’s $765-million upgrade of Ontario’s government two-way radio system will include encrypting OPP dispatch channels, the Sun has learned.
Announce…
Icom 9700 First Power-onJarrad VK3BL, just got his hands on a brand new IC-9700! I’m going to help him get some more video views by posting it here.
You’ll notice the menu differenc…
Ham radio Hurricane Net FrequenciesDo you want to know how and where to listen in on the Hurricane Watch Net? This video shows you the various frequencies you can tune to on your ham or shortwave…
Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas to everyone the world over!
Rick Blythe, VE3CNU
Merry Christmas everyone!
FEMA FrequenciesFEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Association. They are one of the frontline government agencies to respond to any large-scale disaster with me…
The ELAD ASA-15 antenna splitterIf you have more shortwave radios than you have antennas this is the solution for you. This is the proper way to share your antennas among your receivers. With…
What is a Balun?The word balun is a combination of the words BALanced and UNbalanced. As the name hints, it’s a device that connects a balanced system to an unbalanced one. Som…
The Commradio CR-1a SDRSo I bit the bullet and purchased one of these CR-1a radios from Commradio. The CR-1 is a rugged, small, lightweight, low power, line or internal battery-powere…
Best Amateur Radio App for iPhoneOf all the iPhone apps I have installed, I think Waveguide is one of the best ham radio Apps. Ham Radio Apps for iPhone can provide a huge benefit to your ham s…
Cheap RTL.SDRI just received a package today with my new ultra-cheap SDR, the RTL.SDR. These USB devices are actually intended to be used as TV tuners, but many shortwave an…
Best Night to hear Pirates on Shortwave radioHalloween is the best night for pirates
That makes it the best night to try and catch some pirate radio on the shortwave bands. For North America, try listen…
Earchi.org antenna is a DX monster!New video: Earchi.org S9 Antenna rocks!
My very first contact on my new S9 antenna was over 5,000 miles and I received a 5/9 report, from Zach in Greece. Not…
Frequencies used by Russian military
These lists were sourced from Reddit. They apparently are frequencies used by the Russian military in the Ukraine conflict.
This list would need to be tested…
Install and Configure RTL.SDR
Here is my new RTL SDR: 100KHz-1.7GHz Full Band UV HF RTL-SDR Receiver. RTL is short for RTL2832U. The Realtek RTL2832U chipset was a popular choice for digital…
Here’s a tip for FTdx1200 FTdx3000 owners
The factory setting for the Contour control in these radios is ok, but I prefer to turn the adjustment from being a frequency muter to being a frequency booster…
Multiband Shortwave Antenna – Works Great!
I just put up this new shortwave antenna to replace the unimpressive Bonito antenna I had. This random wire antenna is performing really well. See for yourself!…
Brother Stair has passed away
Allan Weiner has reported that Radio Evangelist Brother Stair, who dominated much of the shortwave broadcasts from the US, has died.
This is likely to impact…
Free SWL and ham software
Here is a nice list of software utilities for the shortwave listener and ham radio operators
Most of this free software for amateur radio or shortwave runs o…
Ham Radio Logging Software
Here is a pretty comprehensive list of the ham radio contact logging software out there. It is a log of radio messages sent and received, together with other pe…
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 connec…
HTX-100 Modifications
Modifications for the Tandy HF HTX-100 USB/CW Transceiver
Extended Frequency Coverage from 26.000 Mhz to 30.000 MhzSimple RF Wattage Enhancement to 35 WattsE…
Yaesu FT-DX3000 discontinued
Yaesu has just announced that the FTDX-3000 will no longer be produced after the current inventory sells out. This news comes from John Kruk, national sales man…
FT4 Mode Ham Radio – My first try at it
The WSJT Development Group has announced the “general availability” release of WSJT-X version 2.1.0. This major upgrade formally introduces the all-new FT4 as a…
Sticky shortwave radio? This works!
I just came across a great thread over on Reddit about how to clean the sticky coating that afflicts so many portable shortwave radios. This is great news!
A…
Goodbye Universal Radio
Well this is big news!
Fred and Barbara Osterman have decided this is a good time to retire. I can’t fault them for that but Universal Radio has been a Jugge…
OPP to encrypt dispatch channels
The province’s $765-million upgrade of Ontario’s government two-way radio system will include encrypting OPP dispatch channels, the Sun has learned.
Announce…
Icom 9700 First Power-on
Jarrad VK3BL, just got his hands on a brand new IC-9700! I’m going to help him get some more video views by posting it here.
You’ll notice the menu differenc…
Ham radio Hurricane Net Frequencies
Do you want to know how and where to listen in on the Hurricane Watch Net? This video shows you the various frequencies you can tune to on your ham or shortwave…
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to everyone the world over!
Rick Blythe, VE3CNU
Merry Christmas everyone!
FEMA Frequencies
FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Association. They are one of the frontline government agencies to respond to any large-scale disaster with me…
The ELAD ASA-15 antenna splitter
If you have more shortwave radios than you have antennas this is the solution for you. This is the proper way to share your antennas among your receivers. With…
What is a Balun?
The word balun is a combination of the words BALanced and UNbalanced. As the name hints, it’s a device that connects a balanced system to an unbalanced one. Som…
The Commradio CR-1a SDR
So I bit the bullet and purchased one of these CR-1a radios from Commradio. The CR-1 is a rugged, small, lightweight, low power, line or internal battery-powere…
Best Amateur Radio App for iPhone
Of all the iPhone apps I have installed, I think Waveguide is one of the best ham radio Apps. Ham Radio Apps for iPhone can provide a huge benefit to your ham s…
Cheap RTL.SDR
I just received a package today with my new ultra-cheap SDR, the RTL.SDR. These USB devices are actually intended to be used as TV tuners, but many shortwave an…
Best Night to hear Pirates on Shortwave radio
Halloween is the best night for pirates
That makes it the best night to try and catch some pirate radio on the shortwave bands. For North America, try listen…
Earchi.org antenna is a DX monster!
New video: Earchi.org S9 Antenna rocks!
My very first contact on my new S9 antenna was over 5,000 miles and I received a 5/9 report, from Zach in Greece. Not…