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[ April 28, 2026 ] RTL-SDR Blog V3/V4 vs AirSpy Mini vs NooElec NESDR Smart V5 Hardware
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[ May 27, 2023 ] What Is Ham Radio Field Day? Learning
[ May 26, 2023 ] A Brief History Of Ham Radio Learning
[ May 25, 2023 ] Does Anyone Still Use Ham Radio? Q&A
[ May 24, 2023 ] Different Types Of Coaxial Cables Learning
[ May 22, 2023 ] 2m/70cm Ham And CB Frequencies Learning
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[ July 14, 2018 ] Baofeng Handheld Settings Hardware
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RTL-SDR Blog V3/V4 vs AirSpy Mini vs NooElec NESDR Smart V5

April 28, 2026 txg22 0

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

RTL-SDR Blog V3/V4 vs AirSpy Mini vs NooElec NESDR Smart V5 If you’re getting serious about ham radio monitoring, Skywarn, RACES, satellite listening, or just general scanning, a good SDR dongle is one of the [Read More…]

Baofeng Handheld Settings

July 14, 2018 txg22 0

Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes

Baofeng Handheld Settings The Baofeng UV-5R (and similar models) is one of the most popular first radios for new hams — and for good reason. It’s affordable, versatile, and capable on both 2m and 70cm [Read More…]