The Ham radio category covers amateur radio technology, operating techniques and practical station building. Topics include HF, VHF and UHF communication, antennas, transceivers, tuners, digital modes, portable radio, SOTA/POTA operation, propagation, repeaters, SDR receivers, feed lines, grounding, station accessories and real-world radio performance. The articles are written for licensed radio amateurs, beginners preparing for the hobby and technical readers interested in long-distance radio communication.
The Luiton LT-310SDR is not the kind of CB radio that quietly fits into the background. At first glance, it looks like a compact mobile transceiver built for modern cars, off-road vehicles, portable radio boxes and space-limited installations. But once the specification sheet is examined more closely, it becomes obvious that this is not just…
Walkie talkies are deceptively simple devices. Press a button, speak, release the button, and somebody else hears your voice. That simplicity is exactly why millions of people buy radios every year for camping, road trips, hiking, off-roading, preparedness, security work, farming, skiing, hunting, festivals, and emergency communication. Yet the moment users begin researching radios seriously,…
Dayton Hamvention has always been more than a product exhibition. For amateur radio operators, manufacturers, dealers and technically minded experimenters, it is often the place where the next direction of the hobby becomes visible before it appears in everyday shacks, vehicles and portable stations. In 2026, Icom used the event to strengthen that impression with…
Amateur radio FM satellites are one of the most accessible ways to experience real space communication with relatively simple equipment. They allow licensed radio amateurs to make two-way voice contacts through orbiting repeaters, often with a handheld transceiver, a small directional antenna, accurate pass prediction and disciplined operating technique. Unlike large geostationary communication satellites, most…
The Zamberletti Network is often mentioned in European amateur radio circles as an example of how radio amateurs can support civil protection when conventional communication systems fail. It is not simply a frequency, a club activity, or a nostalgic reference to older radio practice. It represents a broader idea: when disaster strikes and centralized communication…
DMR radio has become increasingly important in the Hungarian amateur radio community in recent years. One of the main reasons is that, among the digital voice modes used by radio amateurs, DMR is relatively affordable, supported by a wide range of radios, and well suited for local, nationwide and international communication. Most Hungarian DMR repeaters…
