by Michael Martens | Dec 5, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
Is it easy or hard to shop for your favorite ham radio operator. This year’s Ham Radio Holiday Gift Picks should make it easier. If you aren’t active in the hobby, it may be very difficult to understand what they like. If you are an avid amateur radio operator,...
by Michael Martens | Nov 21, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
First off, I’d like to thank all my viewers and subscribers of my Youtube channel. This channel is pushing 3,000 subscribers, which is pretty amazing. The videos themselves are getting at least 10,000 views per month and the view count is creeping towards 15,000 views...
by Michael Martens | Nov 15, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
In my article I talked about why you should, and shouldn’t upgrade to your General Class Amateur Radio license. That video generated a fair amount of comments and discussion, and I what I saw for the most part was really positive. Like I mentioned previously, the...
by Michael Martens | Nov 7, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
Congratulations! You just earned your FCC Technician amateur radio license. I bet when you took the test, one of the examiners asked if you wished to also test for your general license. If you are like most people, you are probably pretty mentally exhausted from...
by Michael Martens | Sep 7, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
Many amateur radio clubs, ARES/RACES, and emergency communications groups help out with local events by providing health and welfare communications. In fact, volunteering to provide communication assistance is a great way to hone your emergency communication skills....
by Michael Martens | Aug 22, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
Did you see the eclipse today? Did you work the Solar Eclipse QSO Party. The Great American Solar Eclipse was Monday August 21, 2017, and was viewable for much of the continental United States as the moon cast a path of darkness from Oregon to South Carolina. I set up...
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