Last week, I covered the ridiculously low barriers to entry to amateur radio, both in terms of financial outlay and the process of studying for and passing the FCC examination. You’ve had seven days, ...

I figure hey, we're all nerds! I have no doubt someone else here is into Ham radio. My dad gave me all of his ham gear, and I mean all of it. I'm working on my Technician license, and honestly the ...

A handheld Yaesu ham radio. Well before the days of the tweet and the status update, people communicated with each other over sweeping distances by quite literally harnessing the earth's magnetic ...

When it comes to amateur radio, one size definitely does not fit all. That’s especially true with antennas, which need to be just the right size for the band you’re working, lest Very Bad Things ...