by Michael Martens | Dec 30, 2016 | Ham Radio Q and A
Well, the new year is right around the corner, so lets take a look at the past year. Hi I’m Michael, KB9VBR, thanks for joining me on another episode of Ham Radio Q&A. 2016 was a great year for my blog and ever growing Youtube channel. I really appreciate all my...
by Michael Martens | Oct 13, 2016 | Product Focus
Small, lightweight, and inexpensive, the Luiton LT-898UV fills a niche for the ham radio operator looking for a mobile/base radio but not wanting to invest in a higher priced 50+ watt model. In this video found on my Youtube channel, I take a look at the Luiton...
by Michael Martens | Aug 22, 2016 | Operating Events
Taking the radio out of the shack and operating in the field can be a great learning experience. Our home stations tend to be optimized for the location, with reliable power, working antennas, and a comfortable environment. But go outdoors and all bets can be off....
by Michael Martens | Feb 24, 2016 | Getting started
If you’ve been exposed to amateur radio for any length of time, you’ll notice that the hobby has a language all of its own. Special words and phrases, Q codes and numbers- what do all these mean? The richness and diversity of the language of amateur radio has grown...
by Michael Martens | Nov 4, 2015 | News
Hams like their wallpaper. Be it exotic QSO cards, certificates, or a big fancy map. Now here’s another item you can add to the wall: the Wisconsin Valley Radio Association calendar. This twelve month calendar is jam packed with color photos of amateur radio...
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