2-Way Radio Protocol and Good Etiquette Procedures
Pointing out some good etiquette procedures and basic 2-way radio protocol, to help the beginner.
Shortwave Radio For Disaster Information
A portable battery-operated AM/FM Shortwave radio receiver (plus Ham radio bands) will be a great asset for information.
EMP Shield Protection For Ham Radio
EMP radio protection. Amateur radio / Ham radio operators gravitate towards preparedness. EMP Shield for HF/UHF/VHF radios.
Bookmark on iPhone Home Screen | How-to do it
Instructions how-to make a website bookmark directly on your iPhone desktop home screen. Quick and easy navigation back to my (any) site!
External Antenna For Portable Shortwave Radio Improved Reception
A simple Long Wire antenna will make a huge difference to improve portable shortwave radio reception! Here’s what I’ve done for mine.
Lightning Protection For HF/UHF/VHF Antennas
Do you have a HF / UHF / VHF Radio (base station) in the house? If you do, then you at least need antenna lightning protection like this one.
How To Get Notified Of New Comments
I recently updated its functionality in case you’re interested. Three choices for new comments notification.
FRS-GMRS Walkie-Talkie Range Distance Claims Are Often Ridiculous
Manufacturers claim all sorts of supposed achievable radio communication range and distance. Here’s what to expect in the “real world”…
Suggestions for 2-Meter Ham Radio for Preparedness
While there are a lot of older 2-meter FM ham radios out there, the cost of new is really pretty low. Here’s some advice to get started.
Minimum Ground Plane Size For Magnet Mount Antenna
What if I wanted to use my magnetic mount antenna as a sort of base station antenna? Do I need a ground plane? What size / dimension?