The Elmer Blog - Ham Radio News & Tips

Baofeng DM-5R V3 2018 / RD-5R - DMR Tier II by ...
DMR has been a hot mode for Amateur Ham Radio for a number of years now. While digital has been around for a good decade, nothing seems to have sparked...
Baofeng DM-5R V3 2018 / RD-5R - DMR Tier II by ...
DMR has been a hot mode for Amateur Ham Radio for a number of years now. While digital has been around for a good decade, nothing seems to have sparked...

ARRL Amateur Ham Radio Field Day
Ham it Up and have a Field Day. Field Day is ham radio's open house. Every June, over 40,000 hams across the US and Canada set up interim stations in...
ARRL Amateur Ham Radio Field Day
Ham it Up and have a Field Day. Field Day is ham radio's open house. Every June, over 40,000 hams across the US and Canada set up interim stations in...

Portable Antennas for on the go HF operations
Portable Antennas for on the go HF operations A radio antenna is a basic link in any receiving or transmitting station whether it is used for ham radio, shortwave listening,...
Portable Antennas for on the go HF operations
Portable Antennas for on the go HF operations A radio antenna is a basic link in any receiving or transmitting station whether it is used for ham radio, shortwave listening,...

Using Your Portable Handheld Amateur Ham Radio ...
Can a handheld, or handy talkie, be used in a car? Of course it can. There are however several accessories that you will want to consider to make mobile operation...
Using Your Portable Handheld Amateur Ham Radio ...
Can a handheld, or handy talkie, be used in a car? Of course it can. There are however several accessories that you will want to consider to make mobile operation...

Keep Your Amateur Ham Radio Powered and Running...
Due to the nature of two way radios keeping them running over extended periods of time is a bit different to what the norm has become. With a cell phone...
Keep Your Amateur Ham Radio Powered and Running...
Due to the nature of two way radios keeping them running over extended periods of time is a bit different to what the norm has become. With a cell phone...

Getting on the Air, Making Your First Contact /...
So you've got your license, your first radio, the battery is all charged and you're ready to go. You turn on your rig and..... hmmmm..... now what? The best, and...
Getting on the Air, Making Your First Contact /...
So you've got your license, your first radio, the battery is all charged and you're ready to go. You turn on your rig and..... hmmmm..... now what? The best, and...