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.
Update: Icom did not fully reveal the X-026 project at Dayton Hamvention 2026. Instead of a finished radio with a model name and specifications, the company showed only a concept mock-up behind glass. The final name and technical details are now expected later, most likely around the Tokyo Ham Fair. This changes the tone of…
There are very few remnants left from the early days of the internet that are still alive, still functional, and still relevant in a modern networking context. 44net, also known as AMPRNet, is one of those rare exceptions. It is not simply a legacy artifact, but an actively used and evolving network that sits at…
The idea of a left-handed handheld radio sounds so oddly specific that it almost writes its own April Fool’s headline. You can already imagine the product copy: mirrored push-to-talk placement, left-thumb-optimized controls, a reversed belt clip, improved grip geometry for left-hand-dominant users, and a slogan about next-generation ergonomic communication. At first glance, it feels like…
Since the dawn of amateur radio, the community has always pushed the boundaries of technology. After conquering shortwave and launching dozens of satellites into Earth’s orbit, the next logical step is our celestial neighbor: the Moon. But how realistic is a lunar amateur radio repeater, and what hurdles must such a project overcome? This comprehensive…
When NASA sends astronauts around the Moon again, radio enthusiasts inevitably start asking the same question: will it be possible to listen in from Earth? It is a fair question, and it comes with a slightly frustrating answer. In one sense, yes. Artemis II will absolutely be a radio event. Orion will be transmitting, the…
Update — On March 16, 2026, just three days after the release of the firmware version reported to contain the bug, Yaesu issued a corrected update for the FTX-1. Based on feedback received so far, the new version appears to be working properly and the previously reported 2-meter low-power issue seems to be resolved. 13.03.2026…
