This weekend, I took to X to share my journey of setting up my first HF antenna. One commenter said it brought back memories of their own early days in ham radio. I laughed and replied that I was broadcasting my “trials and tribulations” to the world, hoping other new operators could learn from my … Read more
So, you’ve earned your Technician ham radio license—congratulations! But now what? When I got mine, I found myself in a strange spot. None of my friends were into radio, and the only community I’d stumbled into was online. It felt isolating, which is ironic for a hobby that’s all about connecting people. It was like … Read more
My ham radio journey kicked off with setting up my handheld radio (HT), but the next step was figuring out how to make it work in my truck. I knew from the start that using an HT inside a vehicle was a recipe for disappointment—heck, that’s even a question on the Technician exam! So, I … Read more
Are you going for your amateur radio technician license?Congrats! You’re about to dive into an incredible hobby that will grow with you for years to come. When I decided to get my license, I honestly had no idea where to start, so I did what most people do when searching for information: I turned to … Read more