The Icom IC-705 receiver is VERY sensitive, you can hear things that you will not hear on any other radio. Its my Top Choice for Portable, All-Mode Communications. This transceiver excels in both 2 meters for local line-of-sight communications and all HF bands for global communications through atmospheric reflection. While some may view its 10-watt […]
One of the most important elements to this hobby and essential survival tools is the antenna. There are MANY options from wire antennas that string up between two trees or a mobile antenna that you setup on the fly. I will explain below the options and provide links to some of the ones I own. […]
First it’s important to note that with Ham radio there is NO external support assistance required. Meaning it does not need cell service, satellites or even grid power to talk globally. My setup at home runs off solar 100%. Once you understand the simplicity of this you will have global comms even when the entire […]
Below are some links to some of my favorite Youtube Channels that are a MASSIVE help for me during my learning process Ham Radio Crash Course – https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadioCrashCourse Off Grid Ham Radio – https://www.youtube.com/@OH8STN The Smoking Ape – https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmokinApe Ham Radio 2.0 – https://www.youtube.com/@HamRadio2 Tuning Into the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Ham Radio Ham […]