Category: Operating
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Maidenhead Grid Squares: What They Are and Why They Matter
That six-character code hams trade during contacts, like DM43 or EM12ab, is a Maidenhead grid square, a compact way of encoding location that shows up everywhere from VHF contests to satellite passes.
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After-Action Reviews: What to Actually Learn From a Real Comms Event
A drill or a real event without a debrief teaches you half of what it could. Here’s how to actually run the review.
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The 3-3-3 Radio Plan: A Simple Plan for SHTF Communications
Every 3 hours, for 3 minutes, on a pre-agreed channel. The 3-3-3 Radio Plan is one of the simplest, most memorable schedules in prepper radio circles, and it’s worth understanding even if you tweak it.
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The BTECH UV-PRO + UV-50PRO: A great pairing
BTECH UV-PRO & UV-50PRO Review: The Ultimate Ham Radio Combination?
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FT-891 Audio Settings for Cleaner SSB: Mic Gain, Compression, and EQ
How I dialed in mic gain, compression, and EQ on the FT-891 for SSB audio that actually sounds good instead of overdriven.
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Operating Your Station Remotely: RemoteHams, RemoteRig, and Getting on HF From Anywhere
Your antenna does not have to be anywhere near you for you to use it. Remote operation lets you run your home HF station from a laptop on a business trip, or from across town. Here is how the pieces fit together.
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FT-891 POTA/SOTA Field Kit Walkthrough
What actually goes into my FT-891 field kit, and why the antenna changes depending on whether the Jeep is part of the trip.
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Customizing the Touchscreen and Function Keys for Faster Operating
How I set up the IC-7300 Mark II’s touchscreen layout and programmable function keys so common actions take one tap instead of digging through menus.
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