Someone Wants the 900 MHz Band. Here’s What That Means for You.
September 17, 2026
The 33 Centimeter Band — 902 to 928 MHz Someone Wants the 900 MHz Band. Here’s What That Means for You. There is a band
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Samuel Morse Was a Painter First (And So Am I)
September 15, 2026
Samuel Morse trained at the Royal Academy and painted presidents for twenty-five years before he ever sent a dot or a dash. Here is the half of his story most hams never hear, from one operator who also paints.
Why Your Radio Hears Nothing but Noise (And Why It’s Probably Your House)
September 15, 2026
Noise, Interference and the Modern Home Why Your Radio Hears Nothing but Noise (And Why It’s Probably Your House) A new radio will not fix
MeshCore vs Meshtastic: Why Hams Are Switching, and What You Give Up
September 13, 2026
LoRa Mesh Networking — MeshCore vs Meshtastic MeshCore vs Meshtastic: Why Hams Are Switching, and What You Give Up Two off-grid text networks, one real
Solar Cycle 25 Is Heading Downhill: What the Decline Actually Does to Your Bands
September 13, 2026
Solar Cycle 25 peaked in October 2024 and the bands have been sliding ever since. Here is what the sun actually does to your signal, what happens to every band from 10 meters down to 160 on the way to minimum, the four things that genuinely get better, and how to change the way you operate.
Lithium Battery Safety for Ham Radio: How to Charge Your LiFePO4 Without Starting a Fire
September 13, 2026
Twelve special event stations go on the air October 4-10, 2026 for Fire Prevention Week, and this year the theme is lithium-ion battery charging safety. Here is what that means for the LiFePO4 battery under your operating desk, the five charging rules that actually matter, and the one cold-weather rule almost nobody tells you.
Exploring the World of Portable Ham Radio: Gear, Radios, and Power Options
June 26, 2023
Exploring the World of Portable Ham Radio: Gear, Radios, and Power Options Portable ham radio offers an exciting way for amateur radio enthusiasts to connect
Parks on the Air (POTA) Crash Course
June 26, 2023
Parks On The Air (POTA) What is it and Why You Should Try It Parks on the Air (POTA) Parks on the Air (POTA) is
How to Use the Yaesu FTM 500D Radio: A Beginner’s Guide
April 28, 2023
How to Use the Yaesu FTM 500D Radio: A Beginner’s Guide If you’re a radio enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of amateur radio,
Ham Radio Terminology Explained: The Top 20 Must-Know Keywords
April 28, 2023
Ham Radio Terminology Explained The twenty words you’ll meet first, what they mean, and why they matter before you key up START HERE You don’t
Why Should You Become an Amateur Radio Operator?
February 17, 2023
Why Become an Amateur Radio Operator? Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is a fascinating hobby that offers a wide range of benefits and
Let’s Build an End Fed Half Wave Antenna
July 16, 2022
Let’s Build an EFHW Antenna Building antennas is a fun learning experience for any ham operator and one that will serve you well for many