An affordable 10 MHz GPSDO module? The BG7TBL is a popular GPS disciplined oscillator available on eBay. Many ham radio operators use this as their 10 MHz reference for frequency…
This morning I was randomly checking the 6 metre WSPR results for my station and I noticed the following: Why is this interesting? Well let's show all the stations on…
Over the past few weeks I have been running a WSPR transmitter, using 50W predominately beaming toward VK2. An interesting thing occurs on this path. These are the stations that…
Who said microwaves were only line of sight!! After the success of our 2.4 GHz ham radio contact, VK7ZBX and I decided to try and test a FT8 contact using…
In this video I show my Zachtek WSPR-TX_LP1 V1 ham radio test transmitter operating into a 50W PA for use on 6 metres. This can then be used as a…
Today I traveled to the site of an amateur radio repeater on UHF (70cm) that I maintain after a fault on the transmitter appeared and gradually got worse over the…
An on air ham radio test contact with my 2.4 gigahertz transverter and Yaesu FT817. Earlier in the day we had confirmed that Richard VK7ZBX's system was also working. The…
Got a Yaesu FT-991 you want to use on digital? I will show you exactly how to setup your Yaesu FT-991A for use with WSJT and other digital modes. These…
Have you struggled with building quality ham radio antennas? High SWR? Problems with feedline? Well in this video I explore 5 common mistakes made by antenna builders and some tips…
With the success of my 11 element 2m LFA, I decided to build a smaller 8 element out of spare material I had here at home whilst waiting for the…