Tag: beginner
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What Is PSK Reporter?
PSK Reporter is a free website that shows you, on a live map, exactly where your signal is being heard around the world. Here is how it works.
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Finding a VE Test Session Near You (and What to Bring)
The whole question pool is public and the studying is on you. The last piece is finding an actual test session and showing up with the right paperwork. Here is how.
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What I’d Buy Instead of the Chameleon MPAS 2.0
A modular HF portable antenna kit that beats the $625 Chameleon MPAS 2.0 on both performance and price, built around the CaHR Hydra and a Spooltenna EFHW.
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Getting Your Ham Radio License: Technician, General, and Extra Explained
Three exams stand between you and the entire radio spectrum. Here is what each one actually covers, and why the climb is more approachable than it sounds.
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The Fldigi Family: Fldigi, Flrig, Flmsg, and the Other FL Apps
The FL suite is a collection of free, connected ham radio programs for digital modes, rig control, and message handling. Here is what each one does.
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Best GMRS Radios for Families, Overlanding, and Everyday Use
You don’t need the most expensive GMRS radio on the shelf. Here’s how to pick the right one for handheld family use, vehicle mounting, or a home base, without overspending.
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What Is a Yagi Antenna, and Do You Need One?
A Yagi is a directional beam antenna that focuses your signal in one direction for real gain. Here is how it works and whether it belongs in your station.
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Buying Used Ham Radio Gear: What to Check Before You Buy
The used market is one of the best ways into this hobby without spending full retail. It is also where a surprising number of bad batteries, cracked finals, and misaligned rigs end up. Here is what to actually check.