If you’ve been shopping the “pocket QRP” universe lately, you’ve probably noticed a theme: a lot of capability is now available in surprisingly small, affordable radios. Two of the most discussed options are the (tr)uSDX and the QRP Labs QMX+…
Outcome Summary by Operating Style 🔹 CW-Focused Operators 🔹 Digital-First (FT8 / JS8 / Weak Signal) 🔹 All-Mode / One-Radio QRP Station 🔹 Experimenters & Firmware Hackers Practical Guidance Outcome: CW-Focused Operators Best Choice: QRP Labs QCX+ / QCX Mini…
If you’re looking to get your Yaesu FT-70D on Yaesu System Fusion (YSF) using a Pi-Star hotspot, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re running an MMDVM hotspot on a Raspberry Pi or another compatible device, the setup is straightforward…
An accessible high-performance HF rig for CW, digital, and SSB on 11 bands Introduction In recent years, the amateur radio community has seen a surge in high-performance QRP transceivers that are both affordable and highly functional. Among these, the QRP…
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…