Category Kenwood TH-D75 Yaesu FT-5D Band Coverage (TX) 144 / 222 / 430 MHz (Tri-band) 144 / 430 MHz (Dual-band) 220 MHz Support Yes (full power) No Max RF Output ~5 W (all bands) ~5 W Receiver Architecture Direct-conversion +…
In Part 1, we explored what Meshtastic is, how mesh networking works, and why it has become one of the fastest-growing off-grid communications technologies. Now it’s time to get hands-on. One of the best things about Meshtastic is that you…
A realistic starter example for a compact LoRa field node, including hardware, frequency, antenna, and deployment notes.
Among all the offerings in modern amateur radio, few rigs embody versatility and compact capability the way the Yaesu FT-991A does. Whether you’re outfitting a base station, planning portable operations, or seeking a single radio that spans HF through UHF,…
The Yaesu FTdx10 occupies a compelling position in today’s HF transceiver market. It brings much of the signal processing and receiver performance historically reserved for flagship contest radios into a smaller, more affordable, and station-friendly form factor. For operators who…
For decades, amateur radio operators have embraced the challenge of communicating without relying on traditional infrastructure. Whether it’s HF, VHF, packet radio, APRS, or Winlink, the goal has always been the same: maintain communications when conventional networks aren’t available. One…
Overview: Targets and Positioning Architecture and Technology SDR vs Hybrid SDR Takeaway: The IC-7300’s SDR makes it modern and easy to use; the FT-991A is a traditional DSP-based design; and the FTDX-10 pushes receiver performance toward a contest-grade architecture. Bands…
The Kenwood TH-D75 is not merely a successor to the TH-D74; it is a ground-up modernization of Kenwood’s flagship handheld architecture. Designed for operators who actively use APRS, D-STAR, wideband receive, and advanced signal monitoring, the TH-D75 integrates RF performance,…
If you’ve recently earned your amateur radio license or are exploring different operating modes, you’ve probably heard experienced operators talk about CW, or Continuous Wave. More commonly known as Morse code, CW has been a cornerstone of radio communications for…
The Kenwood TH-D75 marks a significant evolution in amateur radio handheld transceivers. Building on the heritage of Kenwood’s APRS-capable HTs like the TH-D74, this latest model brings modern hardware, digital protocols, and versatile operation together in one premium package. But…