The Fldigi Family: Fldigi, Flrig, Flmsg, and the Other FL Apps

May 18, 2026

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.

Setting Up the Xiegu G90 for Digital Modes: Digirig, WSJT-X, and Your First FT8 Contact

May 14, 2026

The G90’s ACC port handles CAT and audio for digital modes, but it takes the right cable and a few menu tweaks to get clean FT8 out of it. Here’s the full setup.

What EmComm Actually Is, and Why It Needs Both VHF/UHF and HF

May 11, 2026

Emergency communications isn’t one thing, it’s a layered system of local repeaters, regional HF, and the theory that ties them together. Here’s how it all fits.

Logging Software: Why It Ties Your Whole Station Together

May 2, 2026

Logging software does far more than record contacts. Here is what it does, why it matters, and how my Ham Radio Deluxe setup handles CAT control and pushes every contact to QRZ, LoTW, and eQSL.

What Is Winlink, and Why EmComm Operators Rely On It

May 1, 2026

When the internet and cell towers go down, Winlink lets you send and receive real email over radio. Here is how it works, and why served agencies lean on it so heavily.

AnyTone AT-D890UV Review: The Radio That Never Leaves My Belt

April 28, 2026

Why the AnyTone AT-D890UV is my everyday carry radio, how the BridgeCom Maverick compares, and what I’d want you to know before you buy.

DMR Talkgroups Are Great Fun, But Don’t Mistake Them for a SHTF Plan

April 24, 2026

Brandmeister and TGIF talkgroups are a fantastic way to stay in touch and play radio every day. Just understand what they depend on, because that same dependency is exactly why they fail when it matters most.

The Best Budget DMR Handheld? Why I Recommend the Anytone AT-D168UV

April 22, 2026

Looking for your first DMR radio? Learn why the Anytone AT-D168UV is my top recommendation for budget-conscious amateur radio operators and how it compares to Baofeng, TYT, and BTECH alternatives.

What Is JTAlert?

April 20, 2026

JTAlert is a popular companion for WSJT-X that adds alerts, award tracking, and automatic logging to your FT8 operating. Here is what it does.

Why a Single-Band Radio Isn’t Enough for SHTF, and Where Digital and Encryption Actually Fit

April 18, 2026

One band and one mode is a fragile foundation for emergency communication. Here’s the case for multi-band, digital-capable gear, an honest look at where encryption is and isn’t legal, and what a MARS mod really does.

What Is Ham Radio Deluxe?

April 17, 2026

Ham Radio Deluxe is an all-in-one software suite for controlling your radio, logging contacts, running digital modes, and more. Here is an overview.

What Is WSJT-X?

April 16, 2026

WSJT-X is the free software behind FT8 and other weak-signal digital modes. Here is what it does and why it changed ham radio.

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