Tag: operating
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Working DX Pileups and Split Operation on the IC-7300 Mark II
How to set up and work split on the IC-7300 Mark II, and the pileup habits that actually get you through faster.
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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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What Is a Spurious Emission, and Why Should You Care?
A spurious emission is any signal your transmitter puts out that it should not. Here is what causes them, why they matter, and how to keep your signal clean.
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Start Here: A New Ham’s Guide to Getting On The Air
A simple roadmap for new hams: getting licensed, learning the language, and finding your way into the amateur radio community.
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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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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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