Emails Over Radio
The modern cellular network is a marvel of technological advancement that we often take for granted now. With 5G service it’s easy to do plenty of things on-the-go that would …read more Continue reading Emails Over Radio
Category Archives: QRP
Altoids Tin Spy Radio Goes Solid State
[Helge Fykse (LA6NCA)] has a type, as they say. At least as far as radios are concerned, he seems to prefer elegant designs that keep the BOM to the minimum …read more Continue reading Altoids Tin Spy Radio Goes Solid State
Off-Grid Radio Also Repairable Off-Grid
Low-power radios, often referred to in the amateur radio community as QRP radios, have experienced a resurgence in popularity lately. Blame it on certain parts of the hobby become more …read more Continue reading Off-Grid Radio Also Repairable Off-Grid
The Peak of Vacuum Tube Radio Design
One of the more popular trends in the ham radio community right now is operating away from the shack. Parks on the Air (POTA) is an excellent way to take …read more Continue reading The Peak of Vacuum Tube Radio Design
Exploring the Early Days of QRP Radio
Morse code might seem obsolete but for situations with extremely limited bandwidth it’s often still the best communications option available. The code requires a fair amount of training to use …read more Continue reading Exploring the Early Days of QRP Radio
Two-Tube Spy Transmitter Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
It’s been a long time since vacuum tubes were cutting-edge technology, but that doesn’t mean they don’t show up around here once in a while. And when they do, we …read more Continue reading Two-Tube Spy Transmitter Fits in the Palm of Your Hand
Wind-Up Tape Measure Transformed into Portable Ham Antenna
If there’s one thing that amateur radio operators are good at, it’s turning just about anything into an antenna. And hams have a long history of portable operations, too, where …read more Continue reading Wind-Up Tape Measure Transformed into Portable Ham Antenna
Retro and New Tech Combine in this Hybrid Ham Transmitter
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the best part about holding an amateur radio license is that it lets you build and use your own transmitting equipment. …read more Continue reading Retro and New Tech Combine in this Hybrid Ham Transmitter
Ham Radio SSB Transceiver Fits in Pocket
Talking about this Chinese ham radio transceiver requires a veritable flurry of acronyms: HF, SSB, QRP, and SDR to start with. [Paul] does a nice job of unboxing the rig …read more Continue reading Ham Radio SSB Transceiver Fits in Pocket
Four Band Digital HF SDR Transceiver Offers High Performance for Only $60
Amateur radio is a hobby that is often thought of as being exclusive to those with a healthy expendable income. In recent years however, the tides have turned. Cheap microcontrollers …read more Continue reading Four Band Digital HF SDR Transceiver Offers High Performance for Only $60