Firstly FT8 is not the only digital mode, amateur radio has been using “digital” to send messages from RTTY to Helscriber and even CW. FT8 is just an evolution, and while it fulfils the basic QSO criteria the exchange is minimal and this is not a chat mode. If you are looking for a digital […]
Ideal Masts for amateur radio use.
Working HF portable using V2L (Vehicle to Load)
The weather is getting better, and taking your radio equipment outdoors adds another dimension to the hobby. If you have access to a friendly farmer, this can provide a retreat away from the high urban noise levels to play some radio. The Ioniq5 has a V2L system that allows you to run any 240v appliance […]
ATU-10 autotuner suitable for QRP portable
Low Power Mesh Radio – Meshtastic
Low power mesh radios can be fun to provide point to point or point to multi-point communication over short and not so short range. So what is Meshtastic? A text-based radio-based system, that allows off-grid communication between users. A good place to start is here. You can purchase a Meshtastic unit online, they come in […]