The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) team has announced the new ham radio FM repeater is now active aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as of September 2, 2020 at 1:02 GMT. Ham radio and the International Space Station Ham Radio operators have enjoyed making contact with the ISS for many years….
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Top 4 ham radio HTs for new ham radio operators
New ham radio operators have a lot of questions to figure out. Where can I put up an antenna? Will my neighbor disown me for appearing to try and make radio contact with aliens in outer space? The most critical question you need to answer is, “What should my first ham radio be?” It’s not…
Ham Radio Basics: What is a repeater?
Ham radio continues to grow in the United States. That’s great news as we have more operators getting on the air. That can mean many are wondering how to get started with some ham radio basics. Getting started When you finally earn your technician license, you’ll run out and purchase your first VHF/UHF handheld radio….
FCC wants cold hard cash from ham radio operators
Ham radio operators have enjoyed a cheap pathway into the hobby for decades, but that may soon come to an end if the Federal Communications Commission gets their way. The FCC is proposing a $50 fee for applications submitted to the agency by amateur radio operators. The new fee being considered for amateur radio operators…
Ham radio is dying! No it’s not, it’s evolving
I’ve heard ham radio is dying since as far back as I can remember. It’s one of those common sayings you always hear. Like, “get off my lawn,” and “kids these days.” But is it true? Is there any evidence to support this? Let’s take a closer look. Ham radio licensees are increasing Data from…
What is the range of a DMR hotspot?
If you’re like me your getting more involved in digital modes. It’s an exciting part of the ham radio hobby. Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) continues to grow in popularity across the country, partly fueled by the expansion of the Brandmeister digital network. If you’re lucky you have multiple DMR repeaters in your area with plenty…
Kenwood D74 Review: Would I buy it again?
The Kenwood D74 is one of the most popular HTs on the ham radio market. It’s been well known in amateur radio community as one of the best radios for Automated Packet Reporting System (APRS). I took some time to talk about my experiences with the radio and what you need to know if you’re…