Everything you need to know about the 60-meter ham band. Channelized frequencies, power limits, mode restrictions, and why this band operates differently.
Everything you need to start activating summits for SOTA. Equipment, planning, operating tips, and how to earn points while hiking mountains with a radio.
Learn soldering skills for ham radio projects: connectors, kits, antenna work, and PCB assembly. Practical guide for beginners with equipment recommendations.
Complete guide to JS8Call setup, configuration, and operation. Keyboard-to-keyboard messaging over HF, store-and-forward, groups, and heartbeat monitoring explained.
Build a ham radio go kit ready for emergency deployment. Covers radio selection, power, antennas, and organization tips from actual ARES field experience.
How to add an SDR panadapter and waterfall display to older ham radios. LP-PAN, SDRPlay, RTL-SDR options and IF tap vs antenna tap approaches explained.
Practical guide to identifying and resolving radio interference from neighboring properties. Diplomatic approaches, FCC options, and noise mitigation techniques.
How to set up a remote-controlled HF ham radio station. Hardware options from FlexRadio SmartLink to RemoteHams, RCForb, and DIY solutions for operating from anywhere.
Everything about QSL cards in ham radio: how to design, send, and collect them. Covers bureau, direct, eQSL, LoTW, and best practices for confirming contacts.
