by Michael Martens | Mar 2, 2020 | Amateur Radio
The memory bank feature of the Yaesu FT2DR/FT3DR handheld radio is a powerful method to organize your channels. In this video I take you through the steps of setting up the memory banks in your radio. Viewer Swede Bloodfist asks the following question: Thanks for this...
by Michael Martens | May 22, 2019 | Amateur Radio
When it comes to mobile APRS, Yaesu’s FTM-400XDR is an excellent choice as it contains a built in GPS, excellent full color touch screen, and a sophisticated set of APRS functions. For mobile APRS use, I believe the FTM-400 gives the Kenwood TM-D710 a run for the...
by Michael Martens | May 8, 2019 | Amateur Radio
This is a common question asked by hams, new and experienced alike: where is everybody. When you turn on the local 2 meter repeater, more often than not it’s nothing but crickets. I’m sure you can relay the stories about how the repeaters would be active 24/7- there...
by Michael Martens | Apr 2, 2019 | Amateur Radio
I recently did a presentation at a local amateur radio club about DMR or Digital Mobile Radio. They were looking at various digital modes and felt that I was an expert on the subject. While I’m not quite sure about that, I did do a few videos on getting started with...
by Michael Martens | Dec 11, 2018 | Amateur Radio
Recently I purchased a new to me car. After years and years of being second or even third in line for the nice auto, it was finally my chance. This meant I was also able to put a radio back in the car. Although I will admit that I did have radios in the older junkers-...
by Michael Martens | Dec 3, 2018 | Amateur Radio
As the Christmas holidays draw near, I like to scour the web for gift items for ham radio operators. This year I have a fine selection of gift ideas, starting as little as $15 and going up from there, so I’m sure you’ll find something that will appeal to them. So...
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