No more suspense. My new ham radio is the Flex 6300. A great replacement for my dead 756 Pro II. Read more
Category: Ham Radio
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
Explore ICOM 7300 – New Ham Radio Option 1
Time for a New Ham Radio – My ICOM Died
My trusty ICOM 756 Pro II died last month. Time for a new ham radio. But which one? And what features do I need? Read more
A Maker’s Antenna – CARA Learning Conference
This weekend, I will be presenting “A Maker’s Antenna” at the CARA 2017 Learning Conference. Join us if you live in the Calgary area. Read more
So, exactly why is it called Amateur Radio?
So, Tim, exactly why is our hobby called amateur radio? We will look back more than one hundred years to find the answer. Read more
Windows 10 Podcasts – Radio Alternative
Windows 10 podcasts are a good way to listen to information and entertainment. It’s easy to find, install and listen to podcasts that interest you, anytime. Read more
Ham Arduino Wrapup – Amateur Radio and Makers
Ham Arduino wrapup is a call to action. Encourage individual hams to explore Arduino. Encourage building relationships between local amateur radio and maker communities. Read more
Ham Arduino External Control – Make Stuff Move
In this article, we will focus on Ham Arduino External Control of electro-mechanical devices. These include relays, stepper and servo motors and high resolution analog outputs. Read more