A Ham radio is often one of the first things to go in a survivalist’s SHTF bag. And it makes sense. This radio won’t give up on you when you need it the most, unlike that smartphone you love so much. But merely having a Ham radio does not and cannot complete your survivalist kit. …
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Most Hams love tinkering with their technical toys. This is why Linux distros, with their in-built flexibility, are so popular in the Ham radio community. However, choosing the best Ham radio Linux distro is not an easy task. You are hit by an overwhelmingly-confusing variety of Linux operating systems as soon as you start looking …
Yes, Passing the Ham radio Extra exam and getting an Amateur Extra license is one of the highest levels of Ham radio proficiency. This license unlocks unmatched privileges and helps Hams access what Technician and General class license holders can only think about. So it makes sense why the Ham radio Extra exam is hard. …
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Choosing the best Ham radio frequencies to listen to is a critical part of your entire Amateur radio experience. The diversity of all that is happening on the Ham bands is insane. And if you are not careful with your frequency selection, you can end up being slightly underwhelmed with the results. But finding the …
Ham radio has a peculiar name. And if you are new to the ham radio universe, the peculiarity of this name may have left you curious about its etymology. You may have wondered what the name ham radio stands for… or even if it represents anything at all! The name “Ham” can be dated back …
The Ham radio operators’ community goes around by many names. Some people call them Hams, while others refer to them as losers. And some people call them air-heads, which seems perfect for Ham radio operators because they work with intricate electronic equipment and perform complex physics phenomena easily. Something only “air-heads” can do. Are you …
Hams love adventures. Be it venturing off the road or tinkering with their electronics (which can count as an adventure for some people). They like doing the unusual. If you are one of the adventure-junkie types, you may have considered going off-road. And your inherent passion for Ham radio may have compelled you to get …
A Ham radio operator desk brings your entire Ham station together, although you may be more interested in getting the best equipment, having a comfortable desk to sit at where you can easily access your equipment is just as important. However, finding the best Ham radio desk is tough. This is why most ham operators …
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Apartment life may have many pros. But for the modern Hams, it makes the hobby more challenging than usual. With interceptions from nearby devices, limited open space, and being surrounded by concrete jungle, these Hams have to work harder to maintain their radio communications. Upgrading their Ham radio antennas might seem like a good choice …
Your Ham radio is a versatile device. It can communicate on a wide frequency spectrum, comes in various sizes, and is more powerful and diverse than all its radio peers. But does this diversity allow you to use it as a walkie-talkie? It’s more complicated than you think. I have written this article to answer …
