Yaesu FTM-500DR
Initial Setup Upon unboxing and setting up my new FTM-500DR by first connecting it to an antenna and power supply, I was pleased to see a very simple initial setup screen and simply only had to enter my call sign, … Continued
MFJ Octopus
My First Impression In the deep dive into searching for the perfect portable antenna to take on camping trip that is also suitable for NVIS propagation one that came to mind is the Multiband Ham Stick Dipole setup. Upon receiving … Continued
The Ionosphere and the Role it Plays in HF Propagation
The ionosphere is a layer of the Earth’s atmosphere that is ionized by solar radiation. It plays a crucial role in the propagation of high-frequency (HF) radio waves. When an HF radio wave is transmitted, it travels through the atmosphere … Continued