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Buying Used Amateur Radio Gear – Ham Radio Q&A
Like many hams, my first radio was a used purchase. Way back in 1999 I bought a dual band Alinco DJ-G5T handheld radio off of eBay. I didn't know what I was doing (radio wise) so fortunately the transaction was a good one and that radio served me well for a few years...
PWRgate PG40S Battery Charger/UPS Review
Last weekend I was at the South Milwaukee Swapfest in Oak Creek. This is a classic tail-gate style hamfest, and was a great way to spend a Saturday morning. While I was there to sell antennas and chat with fellow hams, I also enjoy browsing the tables and picking up...
ARRL Field Day 2017 Wrap-Up
It's good to get back. ARRL Field Day is an event that I seldom miss. Of the near 20 years that I've been licensed, I think I've only missed two Field Day events. Both times I was biking on a week long tour of the State of Wisconsin. So after taking last year off, I...
ARRL Field Day Safety – Ham Radio Q&A
Field Day is fast approaching and soon parks and empty fields like the one behind me will be bustling with activity. On the fourth full weekend of June more than 40,000 hams throughout North America hit the airwaves in what is billed the world’s largest amateur radio...
Maidenhead Grid Square Locator System
You’ve seen these printed on QSO cards, but what do they mean. I’m talking about grid squares, a unique method of geolocation that is popular with HF digital and VHF & UHF operators. When I say unique, I mean the grid square system has the ability to convey your...
Iso-Tip #7700 Cordless Rechargeable Soldering Iron Review
Long time viewers of my Youtube channel know that I periodically do reviews of products that I find may be of benefit to the amateur radio community. Back a few months ago I reviewed the Iso-Tip Pro 50 butane soldering iron. This inexpensive portable iron has been an...
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