This is a review of my C. Crane CCRadio-2E, which, for many reasons, I believe is the best long range AM radio for DX listening.

The Bivy Stick is a satellite communication messaging device alternative to a satellite phone..

Good radio communication etiquette and procedures for 2-way radio protocol, to help the beginner.

The best speaker mic I’m using for my Baofeng radios has superior Transmit and Receive audio quality as well as convenience.

This Sony pocket radio may be the best cheap (inexpensive) small AM/FM portable. It performs quite well. A great choice for its portability.

A ground plane for your FRS/GMRS handheld transceiver. This tip really works quite well when you set the radio down!

VHF versus UHF. Which one? That’s a great question! The first answer is, “that depends”. So lets get into some real world examples…

If you’re into prepping & preparedness, and into amateur radio, you might consider a dedicated 12 volt battery for your ham radio power.

A Baofeng extended battery (this authentic model) for mission critical operations. It could make all the difference in some situations.

Here’s what I did to help mitigate the problem of swaying trees in the wind – which would otherwise snap an attached long wire antenna.