Category: Ham Radio DX

Let’s jump on the radio and call CQ – hopefully this coronal hole heading our way doesn’t hit us and leave us with silent bands! Come along and lets make a ham radio contact or two.

We’ll try some FT8, SSB (not CW – I don’t have the skills!)

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More info on the new Kenwood TM-D750 amateur radio VHF/UHF mobile unit has been released at Dayton Hamvention this year. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll ever get one… here’s why.

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Check out our radio repeater rack at our ham radio clubrooms!

This is a new ham radio from Retevis – the MA1. It has many cool features in it (and reminds me a little bit of my Yaesu mobile radio – more on that in the video!)

It has a detachable head and its suitable for mounting the body of the radio underneath a seat.

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Discount code: KRXU5PTU (use this discount code to enjoy 10% discount)
Valid May 8th to May 31st 2025

Firmware updates 👉 https://www.retevis.com/retevis-ma1-uhf-vhf-50w-high-power-amateur-ham-radio-with-detachable-front-panel-us

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⏱️Chapters⏱️
0:00 They Have Thought About This One..
1:52 Mic and Accessories
3:16 Well that’s familiar…
5:11 A glitch, quirk or by design?
5:50 Crossband repeater
7:04 Full Duplex?
8:17 RX & TX Audio
9:12 Output Power & RX Sensitivity
10:52 Desense Tests on Full Duplex
14:28 Important Final Test

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We dive into the rigs that started it all! We’ll share our first ham radios, react to your stories live in the chat, and celebrate the gear that got us hooked on ham radio. Nostalgia allowed!

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Unlock the hidden menu on a Quansheng TK11 using this! See full review in the related videos.
#quansheng

Every ham has an opinion… but is there really a “best” antenna? Dipole? Vertical? Something else entirely? The only thing we can agree on is that no one agrees.

Drop your thoughts in the comments—maybe you can settle the debate! #hamradio #antenna #amateurradio

You’ve sent me your mobile ham radio setups—and now it’s time for a good-natured roast!

Whether it’s a clean install or a cable jungle, we’re showcasing the good, the bad, and the gloriously messy of mobile amateur radio shacks. If you’re into ham radio, mobile operations, or just love seeing creative radio setups on the move, this is for you.

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Let’s see your ham radio shacks! The good, the bad, and the… questionable. 😅
From cable chaos to ultimate ham havens, nothing is safe from a friendly roast.

Want to be featured? Email me your photos before the stream!

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Can the Quansheng TK11 transmit on 70 MHz – the 4 metre band that is available in the UK? See full review in the related videos.