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Arduino Single Chip Radio – Connect and Control
Building an Arduino single chip radio is pretty straightforward. Perhaps the hardest part is handling the tiny surface mount chip. Read more
Ham Radio Weirdos on NCIS TV Show
Ham radio weirdos? Haven’t heard that one since high school. A recent NCIS episode hits closer to home than we may care to admit. Read more
Probe Propagation with PSKReporter
You can probe propagation conditions quickly and accurately with PSK Reporter. It’s all open source and highly collaborative. Read more
CQ Worldwide SSB Contest – Comparing Receivers
By comparing receiver performance during the CQ Worldwide SSB Contest, I confirmed that Flex 6300 is both elite-class and competition grade compared to a legacy radio. Read more
Is FT8 Real Ham Radio?
Some hams question “Is FT8 real ham radio?” I think it is and here’s why. Read more
WSJT FT8 Weak Signal Mode Works Great
I just dipped my toe in the water with the new WSJT FT8 weak signal mode. It works great, and on low power, too. Read more
Ham Radio Flea Market – Check Yours Out
The Ham Radio Flea Market is a great social event and place to find good deals on equipment and parts. You might even win a door prize. Read more
Hurricane Maria Radio Communications in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Maria radio communications relied heavily on legacy equipment and ham radio after the “modern infrastructure” just disappeared. Read more
Understanding SDR Receivers – HF Performance
Understanding SDR receivers is not that hard. Let’s apply what we have learned to four popular radios and their HF performance. Read more