Tag: hf
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Getting on FT8 with the Icom IC-7300 Mark II
One USB-C cable, no external interface needed. Here’s how to get the IC-7300 Mark II talking to WSJT-X and make your first FT8 contact.
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Attic and Indoor HF Antennas: What Actually Works
Not everyone has a yard, and not everyone with a yard can put an antenna in it. Attic and fully indoor antennas are the fallback for apartment dwellers and strict HOA situations, and while they’re never going to outperform an outdoor antenna, they genuinely work well enough to get you on the air. What an…
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The Yaesu FT-891: The Complete Guide
Every Yaesu FT-891 post on QSO Journey in one place: the overview, digital mode setup, manpack build, mobile install, and how it compares to the G90 and IC-7300 Mark II.
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My Recommended First Ham Radio Station: Budget and Mid-Tier Builds for New Hams
Two complete station recommendations for new hams, one budget and one mid-tier, covering radios, antennas, and power supplies for VHF/UHF and HF.
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How to Tune a Vertical Whip Antenna for HF
Verticals live and die by their ground system, not just their length. Here’s the actual process for getting a whip resonant on the band you want.
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Do You Need a Linear Amplifier?
What extra watts actually buy you in S-units, when an amplifier is worth the cost, and what it takes to run one legally.
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Should You Upgrade from the Original IC-7300 to the Mark II?
Honest thoughts on whether the Mark II’s improvements are worth the upgrade cost if you already own a working original IC-7300.