by Michael Martens | Jun 12, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
A few months ago, the folks at Retevis sent me an RT-82 dual band DMR handheld radio for review. After that review, they inquired if there was any other model that I’d be interested in checking out. The RT-95 dual band mobile transceiver caught my eye. The form factor...
by Michael Martens | Mar 1, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
Don’t let the lack of a repeater keep you from playing with DMR or another digital mode. Keep reading to find out how This post continues the conversation of DMR radio in my series. In the first video I looked at the Retevis RT82 DMR dual band handheld radio. Part two...
by Michael Martens | Jan 15, 2018 | Ham Radio Q and A
Is this the best kept secret in 2-Way Radio Communication? The Multi-Use Radio Service, or MURS, is an unlicensed radio service that allows for personal and business communications on five VHF channels. So what’s the amateur radio connection to MURS? If you are...
by Michael Martens | Oct 6, 2017 | Amateur Radio
When we use our handheld radios or the mobile in the car, we really don’t think about or rarely appreciate the hard work and effort is takes to keep a repeater system on the air. Many amateur radio repeater systems are highly engineered but also run on a shoestring....
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...
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