Category: K6UDA Radio Show

What do you do when your offroad group starts buying Rugged Radio mobiles along with intercom systems and you’re one of those cheap ham radio dudes? You hack your own of course. But why the Anytone? Let’s talk about over lunch.

Every once in a while I find a non ham related radio or device interesting enough to review here. This is one of them. It called the Garmin Tread. An offroad concentric GPS with a built in 2 way radio system using MURS (Multi Use Radio Service). Here’s as complete of a review as I can do without having other treads in my riding group. Enjoy!!

I just got it and I’m taking my first look at the new Yaesu FT5D in the wild. The rumors have abounded for weeks, Is it larger? Better screen? Bigger sound? New features? This video is raw, unfiltered first impression vs the FT3D.

Here’s a special edition of Lunch & Ham Radio. I just got word my FT5 will arrive this week. John Kruk, National Sales Manager for Yaesu will be my guest, talking about the FT5, the state of ham radio and technology and your questions.

Join me this Monday August 30th at 1800Hrs UTC (1200 MDT) for lunch and the return of weekly livestreams. This time we’ll talk about the upcoming FT5D from Yaesu, Some new show ideas and possibly a special guest.

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This one is primarily for the new folks to ham radio. It’s a primer on connectors and adaptors commonly used in ham radio applications. Ever wonder how to get that wiz bang new antenna to work with that handheld radio you just bought? Want a little extra distance without breaking the bank? Ever wonder how to route coax through your vehicle? Watch this video.

If your new to Ham Radio, Just thinking of getting into it or your shopping for that first Ham Radio, There’s an event I affectionately call Ham Radio Demo Day or as the rest of the country calls it ARRL Field Day. Come try out new and interesting radios and antennas, Try out access anywhere on the bands regardless of your license class or even having a license.

Adjusting to Ham Radio Life in Idaho. There’s much to do around the ranch during the relatively short summer here. Ham Radio is one of those things that sometimes has to wait. I’ll update you on my summer and we’ll talk about some of the burning questions on your minds about ham radio.

Interested in going to Superfest? www.w9uvi.org

It’s the return of K6UDA Livestreams. All new studio, All new location. All new day. Will it work? Will he crash at 300MPH upside down on fire? Place your bets and join me on Monday for my first livestream from the Southern Idaho Command Center.

Come along for the journey as I put together my indoor ham radio station room or " Ham Shack". I’ll show you the basic parts you’ll need and how to install your first outside antenna.

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