Field Day–Get on the Air (GOTA) Stations
Another fun exercise for Field Day is creating a Get on the Air (GOTA) station. It is an opportunity for any newly licensed amateurs, generally inactive licensees, and non-licensed individuals […]
Another fun exercise for Field Day is creating a Get on the Air (GOTA) station. It is an opportunity for any newly licensed amateurs, generally inactive licensees, and non-licensed individuals […]
By now, you’ve probably heard about the microHAM ARCO Advanced Smart Antenna Rotator Controller—a self-contained, intuitive-to-operate device that provides next-level rotator control. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with the ARCO […]
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 […]
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 […]
When it was announced last year that WiMo of Herxheim, Germany, had named DX Engineering as the sole distributor of microHAM products in North America, the buzz among the amateur […]
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 […]
Amplifiers are hot! We don’t mean literally hot—these devices come with components that nicely monitor and mitigate that issue. We mean hot items that hams are seeking to add to […]
Geochron’s Digital Atlas 2 4K One of the truly fun aspects of ham radio is customizing your shack. Will you fill it with shelves of vintage gear juxtaposed against the […]
As the year winds down and you begin to assess your station’s needs moving forward, now’s a great time to consider boosting your contesting prowess for 2023 or upgrading your […]
While we’ve been highlighting great gift ideas for hams this month, we would be remiss not to mention some of the smaller items that can make a big impact in […]