Tag: hf
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Building a 9:1 Unun for a Random Wire HF Antenna
A random wire is the cheapest, most flexible HF antenna there is, as long as you pick the length carefully and match it right. Here’s the 9:1 unun build.
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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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Building Your First Ham Radio Station
Every antenna build, cable lesson, and shack project on QSO Journey, organized into one roadmap for putting together a station that grows with you.
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The Icom IC-7300 Mark II: The Complete Guide
Every Icom IC-7300 Mark II post on QSO Journey in one place: what changed from the original, digital mode setup, and how it fits into a station build.
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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.
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G90 CAT Control Setup with Ham Radio Deluxe
Part of our The Xiegu G90: The Complete Guide. I run Ham Radio Deluxe on all my HF radios for logging and CAT control, and the G90 is no exception. It’s not quite as plug-and-play as my Icom or Yaesu radios, but it’s a solid connection once it’s set up correctly. What You Need A…
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What Is WSJT-X?
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.