--By Rick Eaton KD4HGR I have never owned a Baofeng radio but I am impressed with this GMRS model. If you ask any GMRS or Amateur Radio operator today if they have a Baofeng radio, the answer is probably yes, and why not for between $30-$100 depending on your accessories....

--By Dave Jensen, W7DGJ Hams love to argue about antennas. Does it ever seem to you that the antenna is closely tied to our emotions and "radio ego"? While I have indeed run into brand zealots ("ICOM vs. Yaesu" or vice versa) that bothers me a lot less than when...

Your Radioddity QT60 PRO or QT80 can support digital/data mode operation (FT8, SSTV, RTTY, etc.) using the built-in VOX modes, without the need for external interfaces. This is a DIY option, and the following information is provided to assist with the creation of a cable that will provide the necessary...

QSL cards play a crucial role in amateur radio by serving as confirmations of two-way communications between operators. Well-designed QSL cards reflect the operator's personality and creativity while providing essential information such as call signs, dates, and signal reports. Effective QSL card design ensures accurate and efficient exchanges within the...

--By Ed Durrant - DD5LP After reading a question on the X6200 groups.io list about how to fix the X6200 to a photo tripod. I thought to myself, I didn't see a connection for a tripod on the radio and I was right. Apparently the ICOM IC-705 has one. Then...

--By Matt M6CEB 2EOFNM Radioddity kindly reached out to me asking if I wanted to review their new and soon to be released QT80 model, I of course said yes as I have a few of their products including the QT60 that I reviewed a few months back, I was...

New firmware version information is as follow after upgrade: （Enter the "SYSTEM SETTING---SYSTEM INFO" option, also can find the firmware version number） Image File SHA256: a627dd9a2e18ef92a8df1ec03d51c430f03f92eb19b40fc0935dc2d188578c88 APP: V1.1.9 Sep 14 2024,12:11:57 BASE: V1.1.8 Sep 15 2024,15:22:37 Note: The radio must be connected to a 13.8v power supply in order to...

-- by Ben Sangster VK3TBS I recently got the Radioddity M916 Heavy duty antenna magnetic mount with the Radioditty HF-008 all band portable antenna. I had always wanted to use HF more while camping or going on adventures around Australia (see our adventures page if you are interested), and now...