by kb9vbr | Aug 21, 2023 | HF
I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with digital modes. That is, until I got the Digirig Mobile Interface. Now getting on FT-8 and the other data modes with the Yaesu Ft-891 is a piece of cake. Digirig Mobile Interface: https://amzn.to/41YrDgFYaesu FT-8xx...
by kb9vbr | Aug 12, 2020 | Ham Radio Q and A
Part of my strategy for my recent ARRL Field Day participation was to run digital with my Yaesu FT-891. The plan was to operate FT-8 and also decode the ARRL bulletin and potentially send some radiograms via Winlink. Unfortunately I had issues with Winlink so that...
by Michael Martens | Nov 1, 2017 | emcomm
Every year in October, emergency communication team members and leaders get together for the annual Wisconsin ARES/RACES conference. This year’s conference, the 19th annual held, featured the theme of Digital Communication. Digital is a big subject and a one day...
by Michael Martens | May 31, 2017 | Ham Radio Q and A
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...
by Michael Martens | Jan 25, 2013 | Antennas, Scanner
Radio Scanning has come a long way since the old ‘Rock Boxes’ of the 1970’s. This article explores how to get the best performance out of your analog or digital radio scanner. Radio scanning is a great hobby. Not only do you stay informed with...
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