What You Need to Know About MMDVM Hotspots
D-STAR, DMR, YSF—amateur radio always seems to have a strange affinity for acronyms. Here’s a new one to add to the alphabet soup: MMDVM. It’s what helps you connect to […]
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Choosing the Right Non-Resonant Antenna
In Part One of our series on choosing field-portable HF antennas, we discussed some of the factors involved in making a decision. We looked at the practical side of matching […]
Antenna Tech / Technical Articles
How to Choose the Right Resonant HF Field Antenna
I’d estimate that about 90% of my on-the-air time lately is spent in the field. Indeed, since the first day I was licensed back in 1997, I’ve looked for any […]
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Ham Radio Licensing Classes and Testing
(U.S.-Based Only) Getting or upgrading your ham radio license can sometimes seem overwhelming to those who aren’t familiar with the information or process. Executing an internet search pulls up many […]
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Guide to Ham Radio Weather Watching
I previously wrote an article for OnAllBands on the SKYWARN program: “Getting Involved in the Storm Spotter Program.” You can find that article here. One does not have to be […]
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Ham Radio Apps for Apple iPod, iPad, and iPhone
I previously wrote an article about ham radio software for the Mac. I started adding some Apple details as well but quickly realized there was entirely too much information, and […]
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Handy Talky Madness (Part 4): Other Communication Types
So, we have discussed analog ham radio. We have discussed digital ham radio. We have talked about the quality brands and touched upon the cheaper brands. We’ve even explored accessories […]
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Handy Talky Madness (Part 3): And Then There are the Accessories
So, you have your HTs. You can work events. You can talk on nets. Is that the end of the madness? Not even close. Now you need accessories to make […]
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Handy Talky Madness (Part 2): Digital and the Rise of the Cheap HT
As I explained in Part 1 of this series, I love handy talkies (HTs). If there is a 12-step program for this addiction, I better be enrolled. Let’s continue the […]
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Handy Talky Madness (Part 1): Old School and Analog
I love handy talkies (HTs). Some might call it an addiction. So, let’s talk about them. Since there is way too much information for one blog alone, I’ll be covering […]
