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I finally bought the Baofeng UV5-R Mini for $15 on Prime Day. Here’s my honest ham radio review covering CHIRP setup, real size vs AR-5RM, battery life, and 20-mile repeater performance in rural Arizona.
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The UV-5R Mini is listed as a walkie talkie for adults for survival hunting. I explain why it’s actually a ham radio transceiver that requires a Baofeng UV-5R ham radio license to transmit legally.
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Detailed side-by-side comparison of the legendary Icom IC-7300 and the new IC-7300MK2 with major RF performance and connectivity upgrades.
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I have been a ham for a very long time. While ham radio is all about personal choice (and budget), I feel the retail sales side of the industry can easily lead new hams astray. This post consolidates my advice to new hams. If you’re looking for the best HF transceiver for your new General … Read more
New to ham radio? You don’t need a $97 YouTube course or affiliate links. The American Radio Relay League has everything you need to get your Technician license for free. Here’s the sane path.
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Buying an HF radio and Baofengs isn’t emergency preparedness. Here’s why most prepper ham radio plans fail without the right accessories, power, and real-world operating skills.
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Switching to Dracutum rechargeable AA AAA batteries ended my monthly alkaline purchases. After testing 5 brands, here is why Dracutum is the only reliable set in my ham shack.
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If you’re really serious about FT8, give it enough computing power to deliver best results for you Getting the most out of amateur radio’s FT8. FT8, FT4 et al, modes of transmission is all about weak signals. Maximize your potential. When band conditions are less than stellar or downright poor — there’s nothing to listen … Read more
A $20 Baofeng radio is your ticket to getting started in amateur radio the right way. Baofeng, the Chinese manufacturer of inexpensive handheld and mobile radios, churns out a dizzying number of different VHF/UHF transceiver models each year. For a new ham, it can be very confusing. This post is all about simplifying your first … Read more