The Baofeng UV 5R is the go-to choice for many preppers. It is affordable, easy to use, and somewhat reliable for short-distance two-way communications. However, the newest Baofeng UV 5R comes locked. This means it can only transmit on the frequencies it is allowed to transmit on. This isn’t the best for preppers because they […]
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Radio communication is a critical life skill. Yes, even today. Your smartphone and internet are only one major disaster away from abandoning you. Radio, however, is much more resilient and it takes more than just a bunch of hurricanes and tornadoes to take them out. Many people understand this and want to learn radio skills to
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Ham radio operators, especially those who are just entering the hobby, often toy with the idea of using one radio for communicating with all other types of radios. It is more convenient after all. Many families often keep GMRS radios on hand to communicate in emergencies or “test the waters” of radio communication. It is
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Undying love for tinkering and DIYing is common among all Hams. This passion for creation has led to the immense popularity of Raspberry Pi for Ham radio. And with its unmatched features and easy availability, this popularity is 100% justified. What is raspberry PI, how does it find use in Ham radio and are there
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Ham radio operators are obsessed with their hobby. They use any free time they have talking to fellow hams on-air or perfecting their rigs so they can talk more effectively with fellow Hams on air. Safe to say, a Hams time in the shack is usually dedicated to talking on Ham radio, one way or
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Many people new to Ham radio often question its value beyond being a Hobby. They often ask about the “practical applications” of Ham radio. And while most Hams are borderline offended by this question, since for them, the most practical application of Ham radio is that it brings them joy, I believe you should know
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Death is one of life’s certainties. And Ham radio operators are not beyond this reality. Ham radio has been alive as a hobby for almost a century. And so, many ham radio operators have come and gone. Since radio amateurs practically live and breathe their hobby, people often wonder what happens to the elements of
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When you hear the phrase “Ham radio operator,” you instantly think of a man, most likely an older man, with a radio. And that’s only fair. Ham Radio is an overwhelmingly male dominate hobby. You go to Ham conventions. There are men. You go on air. Men are chatting away. You log on to YouTube
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When looking for portable HF antennas, you must have come across Buddipole antennas. Buddipole antennas offer a relatively powerful, compact, and affordable alternative to those massive, expensive HF Ham radio antennas. And hence, they enjoy significant popularity within the DX-enthusiast Hams’ circle. However, the debate on Buddipole and Buddistick antennas – the two popular variations
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Gift shopping for Hams might seem like the easiest thing to do. Just buy them anything related to Ham radio, and you’re good. Right? I hate to break it to you, but it’s a tad more complicated than that. The Ham radio universe is diverse. Different people have different interests, and hence, you may come
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