21Aug
AUSTRALIAN HAM RADIO STORE
21Aug
W5ZG: The vintage radio collector.
On the weekend, as the 160m band was 'following' the grey line, I was called by John, W5ZG.It's always nice to make it to Midwest USA on topband.After the QSO, I went to check him out on QRZ.com.WOW. A true vintage radio collector with rooms...
21Aug
It’s worth it!
Over the past couple of weeks, a number of subscribers reached out asking: how can I get an amateur radio license? Before I can answer that question directly, a bit of an intro.Amateur radio is all about wireless communications - essentially, receiving and transmitting radio...
21Aug
160m band is bloody hard work!
Where do we start? An acre block? A tall tower? Countless radials? More room for beverages?And worst of all - if that wasn't enough - in the Southern Hemisphere, the top band season is summer.Welcome to the world of noise fighters, QRN aficionados and insomniacs.Commonly...
21Aug
Selling the dream
In 1967, Hallicrafters released a new receiver, the SX-122A. A sophisticated piece of equipment, to be sold to a sophisticated customer. While the radio offered plenty to brag about, the advertisement appearing in radio magazines depicted a young listener, in front of a map of...
21Aug
Can IC-705 be used on Green Cube satellite?
A subscriber asked. Recently he bought 705 (not from me!) and he is considering 9700.The short answer is yes. The 705 has dual USB virtual port so setting up Doppler frequency control and digital modem is the same as on 9700. However, IC-705 is only...
21Aug
Am I interrupting your busy day? Don’t worry, it’s intentional!
Seriously, it is. Life is short - so why waste it on stuff you don't really want to do?Yes, there are bills to be paid, and jobs to be done, but at the end of the day, if you are not spending enough time doing...
21Aug
Remote operation
Setting up a remotely operated station is a thing which separates casual amateurs with pros.Not terribly difficult, but for most (myself included) there is a steep learning curve. Now, you may say - I have no real need for remote operation because I don't have...
21Aug
Best return on your radio investment
There are three types of amateur radio operators: tech nerds who make their own stuff. To them: respect! When they talk, I listen and take notes. They are smart people who we should thank that we, ordinary hams, have a hobby.The second group are those...
21Aug