Ham Radio Product Review: Icom ID-52A
The Icom ID-52A VHF/UHF Multifunction D-STAR Handheld Transceiver didn’t replace the ID-51A, but it is a worthy successor with a lot of capabilities. It is the first handheld with a […]
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Elizabeth Klinc, KE8FMJ, is District Emergency Coordinator, D3 Ohio ARES.
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Ham Radio Equipment Review: Icom IC-705 Accessories
We talked about the Icom IC-705 HF/50/144/430 MHz All Mode Portable Transceiver in my last post, so now it’s time to discuss its accessories. The IC-705 has a whole list […]
Products & Product Reviews / Transceivers and Receivers
Ham Radio Equipment Review: Icom HF/50/144/430 MHz IC-705 Transceiver
It has been almost two and a half years since the FCC approved the Icom IC-705 transceiver for sale in the United States. I have had the privilege of owning […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Licensing Classes and Testing
(U.S.-Based Only) Getting or upgrading your ham radio license can sometimes seem overwhelming to those who aren’t familiar with the information or process. Executing an internet search pulls up many […]
Technical Articles
Guide to Ham Radio Weather Watching
I previously wrote an article for OnAllBands on the SKYWARN program: “Getting Involved in the Storm Spotter Program.” You can find that article here. One does not have to be […]
Technical Articles
Ham Radio Apps for Apple iPod, iPad, and iPhone
I previously wrote an article about ham radio software for the Mac. I started adding some Apple details as well but quickly realized there was entirely too much information, and […]
HAM Radio 101
Getting Youth Involved: Greene County, Ohio, 4-H Amateur Radio Club
4-H is a non-formal, educational development program offered to students ages 5 through 19. Ohio 4-H youth development reaches more than 240,000 kids each year, preparing them for success by […]
Technical Articles
Handy Talky Madness (Part 4): Other Communication Types
So, we have discussed analog ham radio. We have discussed digital ham radio. We have talked about the quality brands and touched upon the cheaper brands. We’ve even explored accessories […]
Technical Articles
Handy Talky Madness (Part 3): And Then There are the Accessories
So, you have your HTs. You can work events. You can talk on nets. Is that the end of the madness? Not even close. Now you need accessories to make […]
Technical Articles
Handy Talky Madness (Part 2): Digital and the Rise of the Cheap HT
As I explained in Part 1 of this series, I love handy talkies (HTs). If there is a 12-step program for this addiction, I better be enrolled. Let’s continue the […]
