Easy to Build 2 Meter (146 MHz) Vertical Antenna
If you're looking for a simple and effective way to improve your handheld VHF performance on the 2-meter band, the Flowerpot antenna (also known as a T2LT) is one of…
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November 5, 2025
WIA Launches Major Australian Amateur Band Plan Review
The Wireless Institute of Australia are consulting on major changes to the Australian Band Plan. The WIA TAC committee has reviewed each band and made recommendations for changes where appropriate…
October 30, 2025
Big Changes to CB Radio in Australia: What You Need to Know for 2025
Summary of Changes: FM on HF now legal (from 1 October 2025) Internet linking allowed – connect CB stations via IP Emergency channels kept (HF Ch 9, UHF Ch 5…
September 16, 2025
Ham Radio in 30 Days: From Zero to Hero
You’ve passed the licence test… but now what? Are you feeling overwhelmed, mic-shy, or unsure how to actually get on the air? This practical course helps you go from “what do I…
September 2, 2025
Icom IC-7300MK2
Icom has officially announced the brand-new IC-7300MK2 HF/50/70 MHz transceiver, unveiled at the JARL Ham Fair 2025. As the long-awaited successor to the hugely popular IC-7300, this next-generation SDR-based transceiver…
August 23, 2025
Easy to Build 10 Meter (28 MHz) Vertical Antenna for DX
If you’ve been active on the ham bands lately, you may have noticed something exciting — the 10-meter amateur radio band (28 MHz) has been absolutely alive with DX contacts.…
August 12, 2025
How to Get Your Ham Radio License in the United States
Becoming a licensed ham radio operator in the United States is your ticket to joining a global community, experimenting with radio technology, and being prepared in emergencies—all legally and safely.…
August 6, 2025
Ham Radio’s 70cm Band at Risk!! FCC to Decide?
A commercial space company - AST SpaceMobile - launching satellites operating within the 70cm 430-440 MHz band has requested to the FCC for permission to use more sections of the…
August 1, 2025
Vero VGC VR-N7600 Manual
I was researching the newest mobile radio from Vero - the VR-N7600 and struggled to find a manual. Eventually I found it so I thought I'd post a link to…
August 1, 2025
What Ham Radio Band Should I Use? HF & VHF Explained for Beginners
Are you confused by all the different ham radio bands—80 meters, 40 meters, 20 meters, 2 meters—and when to use them? You're not alone. In this comprehensive video guide, let's…
July 20, 2025