Ham Radio How To: Build a Headset Trigger Switch

Ham Radio How To: Build a Headset Trigger Switch

I recently purchased a Heil BM-17 headset to help out with my portable operations. But I needed a switch to operate the headset. Heil makes a trigger switch for that purpose. While a nice product, I figured I could do something myself and save some money. Using a...
How to use a manual antenna tuner

How to use a manual antenna tuner

Antenna tuners are a vital, yet slightly misunderstood ham radio station accessory. In this video we talk about what an antenna tuner does and doesn’t do, how it works, and how to tune your antenna system with a manual antenna tuner. MFJ-949E Manual Antenna...
My 2020 HF Radio Portable Field Kit

My 2020 HF Radio Portable Field Kit

What do I carry with me when I hit the road for a Parks on the Air of some other kind of portable radio activity. In this video I break down the contents of my portable HF radio kit: Products/Items mentioned:Tactical Sling Bag: https://amzn.to/323gb5GYaesu FT-891...
Yaesu FT-891 Setup for Digital Modes

Yaesu FT-891 Setup for Digital Modes

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...