For shortwave listening with a software defined radio, I recommend SDR Console V3 for control, display and demodulation. Although still in development, its performance is wonderful. Read more
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RFI Birdies in my Radio
Birds are nice to have in your neighborhood but not in your radio. Computer monitors and network gear are a frequent source of RFI birdies. Read more
SmartSDR Software Rocks – Well Done, Flex
Three cheers to FlexRadio for SmartSDR software. Great job, and improving all the time. Read more
Flex 6300 Operating Desk Up and Running
With a traditional ham radio, you sit and stare at the radio. With the Flex 6300 operating desk, you sit and stare at two computer monitors. You can’t even see the actual radio. (It’s behind the left monitor.) Read more
Flex 6300 Connectors – Wiring Your Radio
Using Flex 6300 connectors is a joy. They are all very standard and well laid out. This is quite different from many traditional radios. Read more
PS-125 Power Supply – Using it with Flex 6300
My new FlexRadio needs power. With a few modifications, I can use my old ICOM PS-125 power supply. Here’s how. Read more
LED Bulbs and RFI – My First Experience
Governments everywhere are pushing adoption of LED bulbs. Great idea, but will they cause radio frequency interference? Let’s find out. Read more
Flex 6300 – My New Ham Radio Arrives
No more suspense. My new ham radio is the Flex 6300. A great replacement for my dead 756 Pro II. Read more
Explore FlexRadio 6300 – New Ham Radio Option 3
Before making a final decision, I decided to explore FlexRadio 6300 as my third option. This is a completely different radio. Read more
Exploring Yaesu FTdx3000 – New Ham Radio Option 2
In this article, I am exploring Yaesu FTdx3000 as my second option for a new ham radio to replace my dead Pro II. Read more