HamVention is over, and the “release” of Icom’s “new” X-026 radio has been, in this writer’s opinion, a major disappointment. But while it was disappointing, it was certainly not unexpected (see previous article). I found it puzzling that a company…
HamVention 2026 is over, and for me, it did not disappoint. The main reason I attend each year is to…
This week, more than 30,000 ham radio operators will descend on Xenia for the Dayton Hamfest — better known as…
There’s been a surge of new antennas hitting the market lately—many of them verticals. And in my opinion, vertical antennas…
Imagine you’re going on an adventure. A little out of state excursion, where nature abounds and state parks are plentiful.…
To say this has been a difficult solar cycle feels like an understatement. Not that I claim to be an…
Even as I typed this title, I remember back to my years as an ISO auditor. There was a saying…
[Note: updated from original with corrected mailing address and additional information] We will also be conducting testing at the build…
Do you find digital modes boring? Does FT8 seem to drag? FT4… faster but still… Well, if that is how…
As it is with many Amateur Radio enthusiast, I for one can become a little antsy during the winter months.…