Category: HF
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Choosing an External Tuner for the FT-891: Why I Run the MFJ-939
The FT-891 has no internal tuner, so here’s why the MFJ-939 with the Yaesu adapter cable is the external tuner I actually reach for.
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80 and 160 Meters: Low-Band DX After Dark
The low bands reward patience, big antennas, and staying up late. Working DX on 80 or 160 meters is genuinely one of the most challenging and satisfying pursuits on all of HF.
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Mobile Antenna Mounts, Grounding, and Noise: A General Installation Guide
A mobile antenna is only as good as the mount, ground, and cable routing behind it. Here is what actually matters, regardless of which specific antenna you end up running.
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IC-7300 Mark II CAT Control Setup with Ham Radio Deluxe
Getting the IC-7300 Mark II talking to Ham Radio Deluxe over CAT control through its dual USB-C virtual COM ports.
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Icom IC-7300 vs IC-7300 Mark II, and How Both Compare to the G90 and FT-891
The radio that put SDR touchscreens in every ham’s hands just got a sequel. Here’s what actually changed, and where it and the original fit against the G90 and FT-891.
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What Is an SDR Transceiver, and Why Does It Matter?
Software defined radio has quietly taken over the amateur radio market. Here is what an SDR transceiver is, why it helps, and some popular current rigs.