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Radioddity GM-30 Plus and Using RT Systems Programming Software on Windows 11 This guide is written specifically for RT Systems programming software on Windows 11 and the Radioddity…
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Radioddity GM-30 Plus and Using RT Systems Programming Software on Windows 11 This guide is written specifically for RT Systems programming software on Windows 11 and the Radioddity…
This workflow is written to work for most handhelds (ham or GMRS) whether you use manufacturer CPS or CHIRP. The goal is simple: create a “known-good” factory backup…
Programming a handheld radio (HT) is one of the first tasks most operators undertake after purchase. Whether the radio is destined for amateur radio, GMRS, or public-safety monitoring,…
A Feature-Level Comparison for Serious GMRS Users Radioddity has built a strong reputation in the GMRS handheld market by offering radios that go beyond basic “bubble-pack” functionality. Two…
An FPV drone—short for First Person View drone—is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle that allows the pilot to see exactly what the drone’s onboard camera sees in…
This script: Save as harmonics.py and run with python3 harmonics.py. Usage examples Below is an enhanced version that will Flag when a harmonic falls inside another ham band…
Transmitters ideally generate a single radio-frequency carrier. In reality, non-linear devices (amplifiers, mixers, oscillators) generate harmonics — unwanted frequencies that occur at integer multiples of the fundamental operating…
The GM-30 Pro’s zone and memory system allows you to run GMRS like a professional radio service. Below is a clean, scalable starter layout that mirrors how commercial…
Who should choose which?This sidebar helps readers quickly understand whether a GMRS handheld like the Radioddity GM-30 Pro or an amateur (ham) HT better fits their use case.…
In the world of amateur radio, integrating digital networks like Allstar Link with Raspberry Pi has opened the door for compact, flexible repeater and node deployments. The AURSINC…
The arrival of a new year has always carried special meaning in amateur radio. It is a natural pause point—a moment to reflect on contacts made, skills learned,…
Feature / Capability Radioddity GM-30 Pro Radioddity GM-30 Radioddity GM-30 Plus GMRS Certified (FCC) Yes Yes Yes Transmit Power Up to 5 W Up to 5 W Up…
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) continues to grow as a go-to communications platform for outdoor adventure, family trips, emergency prep, and everyday local comms. With that popularity comes…
For aficionados of fine Irish whiskey, few names carry as much esteem as Redbreast. Among its revered lineup, the Redbreast 15 Year Old holds a special place—a benchmark…
Irish whiskey has long held a reputation for smoothness and balance, but within that category, Redbreast 12 Year Old stands as one of the most revered single pot…
10/22/2025 – While on vacation in Ireland Irish whiskey continues to enjoy a renaissance among spirits enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike, and Writers’ Tears Copper Pot is one…
When most people think of Irish whiskey, they think smooth, approachable, and easy-drinking. Jameson Black Label—now widely known as Jameson Black Barrel—takes that familiar house style and turns…
10/22/205 – While eon vacation in Ireland When Irish whiskey enthusiasts speak of the soul of Ireland’s native spirit, few names resonate as deeply as Powers. Among its…
Irish whiskey is often defined by its pot still heritage, but the category of single grain Irish whiskey has quietly become one of the most exciting spaces for…
If you’ve spent time exploring Irish whiskey, you’ve probably noticed a familiar pattern: soft edges, honeyed sweetness, and a generally easygoing profile that makes Irish pours so approachable.…
Irish whiskey has experienced a remarkable revival over the past decade, and few producers embody that resurgence as clearly as Teeling Whiskey Company. Among their core expressions, Teeling…
At the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary Irish distilling, Pearse Lyons 5-Year-Old Original Blended Whiskey stands out as a remarkable introduction to the spirit portfolio from Pearse…
Irish whiskey has surged in popularity worldwide, beloved for its smoothness, depth of flavor, and rich heritage. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your exploration of…
Tasting these whiskeys while traveling through Ireland offers more than a simple comparison of flavors—it becomes a narrative of tradition, innovation, and regional character. The Modern Blends and…
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Edinburgh Castle Whisky Often positioned as a heritage-driven bottling aimed at visitors, this whisky leans toward approachability. Expect light malt sweetness, gentle oak, and restrained spice. It functions…
If you’re exploring mid-tier GMRS handheld radios that balance price, usability, and practical features, the Radioddity GM‑30 PRO GMRS Radio stands out in 2025 as an intriguing option.…
AllStarLink has become one of the most flexible and resilient VoIP linking systems available to amateur radio operators. With the release of AllStarLink v3, deploying a modern node…
(AllStarLink v3 + Raspberry Pi 4 + Shari PiHat) 1. Hardware Preparation 2. Base OS & AllStarLink v3 Install 3. Network Configuration 4. AllStar Node Registration 5. Audio…
When people start exploring two-way radio communication, they often see GMRS and amateur (ham) radio as competing options—you pick one or the other based on whether you want…
In an era where we’re constantly connected through smartphones and the internet, there’s something refreshingly practical about General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios. Whether you’re coordinating with family…
The Yaesu FT-891 is a modern, compact HF/6-meter transceiver engineered for operators who need full 100-watt output in a mobile-friendly form factor. Positioned as a successor to earlier…
Feature / Capability QRP Labs QMX+ (tr)uSDX QRP Labs QMX QRP Labs QCX+ / QCX Mini Frequency Coverage 160–6 m (11 bands) Typically HF only (band-dependent) HF bands…
How to Use This Table Icon Legend Focus Operating Priority Recommended Rig Why This One Why Not the Others [CW] Pure CW operation QRP Labs QCX+ / QCX…
If you’ve been shopping the “pocket QRP” universe lately, you’ve probably noticed a theme: a lot of capability is now available in surprisingly small, affordable radios. Two of…
Outcome Summary by Operating Style 🔹 CW-Focused Operators 🔹 Digital-First (FT8 / JS8 / Weak Signal) 🔹 All-Mode / One-Radio QRP Station 🔹 Experimenters & Firmware Hackers Practical…
An accessible high-performance HF rig for CW, digital, and SSB on 11 bands Introduction In recent years, the amateur radio community has seen a surge in high-performance QRP…
Category Kenwood TH-D75 Yaesu FT-5D Band Coverage (TX) 144 / 222 / 430 MHz (Tri-band) 144 / 430 MHz (Dual-band) 220 MHz Support Yes (full power) No Max…
Among all the offerings in modern amateur radio, few rigs embody versatility and compact capability the way the Yaesu FT-991A does. Whether you’re outfitting a base station, planning…
The Yaesu FTdx10 occupies a compelling position in today’s HF transceiver market. It brings much of the signal processing and receiver performance historically reserved for flagship contest radios…
Overview: Targets and Positioning Architecture and Technology SDR vs Hybrid SDR Takeaway: The IC-7300’s SDR makes it modern and easy to use; the FT-991A is a traditional DSP-based…
The Kenwood TH-D75 is not merely a successor to the TH-D74; it is a ground-up modernization of Kenwood’s flagship handheld architecture. Designed for operators who actively use APRS,…
The Kenwood TH-D75 marks a significant evolution in amateur radio handheld transceivers. Building on the heritage of Kenwood’s APRS-capable HTs like the TH-D74, this latest model brings modern…
How to Taste Whisky Like a Pro A practical, repeatable method anyone can use Professional whisky tasting is not about having a “better” palate—it is about process, consistency,…
Programming a handheld transceiver (HT) is one of those jobs that looks simple—until you’ve burned an hour chasing a driver issue, a cable chipset, or a “why did…
In an increasingly connected world, we’ve grown dependent on cellular towers, WiFi routers, and internet infrastructure. But what happens when disaster strikes, you venture into remote wilderness, or…
Over the last few years, low-power wide-area networking (LPWAN) has quietly moved from the Internet of Things into the hands of radio experimenters. One of the most compelling…
Builds, Antennas, EMCOMM Integration, and Best Practices Meshtastic has matured from a hobbyist experiment into a practical, resilient communications layer that many amateur radio operators now deploy alongside…
This guide walks through a reliable, always-on rooftop Meshtastic router node designed with amateur-radio best practices: clean RF, proper grounding, conservative power, and serviceability. The result is a…
Use this matrix to choose the right Meshtastic role for each node in a real-world mesh. The goal is to maximize coverage and reliability while minimizing airtime, collisions,…
For amateur radio operators focused on digital modes, the Icom IC-7300 has earned its reputation as one of the most practical and efficient HF transceivers ever produced. From…
The (tr)uSDX is one of the most compelling examples of how open-source design, modern microcontrollers, and classic QRP philosophy can converge into a highly capable HF transceiver. Designed…
At-a-Glance Comparison Feature / Capability Icom IC-7300 Yaesu FT-991A Yaesu FTDX-10 Bands HF + 6 m HF + 6 m + 2 m + 70 cm HF +…
The Yaesu FT-5D represents a mature evolution of Yaesu’s System Fusion handheld line—combining robust RF performance, dual-band analog/digital flexibility, and a polished user experience in a form factor…
Supported SD Card Content The FT-5D can read and import the following from an SD card: SD Card Requirements Reading (Importing) Data from the SD Card Typical SD…
This is the safest way to manage your FT-5D programming without fighting weird clone/transfer issues. Goal 0) One-time setup: create a “radio baseline” This becomes your “factory +…
1) Make sure the radio is actually writing APRS logs On the FT-5D: 2) Write data to the SD card (from the radio) This step matters because some…
The Icom IC-7300 stands as a defining radio in the amateur radio world—a benchmark rig that blends cutting-edge technology with accessible operation. Since its introduction in 2015, it…
Radio: AnyTone AT-D878UVII PlusTarget Use: Personal hotspots (Pi-Star, WPSD, OpenSpot, ZumSpot, etc.)Networks: BrandMeister-style dynamic talkgroupsDesign Goal: Fast access, zero clutter, predictable behavior Core Design Philosophy Hotspots are not…
DigiPi 2.0, created by KM6LYW, is a purpose-built, open-source software distribution designed to simplify the deployment of APRS packet radio digipeaters and iGates using low-cost, readily available hardware.…
The 2-meter band is one of the most heavily used portions of the VHF spectrum in amateur radio. Its popularity for FM repeaters, simplex operation, packet, APRS, satellites,…
DigiPi 2.0: Building a Reliable APRS Digipeater & iGate with Low-Cost Hardware DigiPi 2.0, created by KM6LYW, is a purpose-built Linux distribution designed to simplify the deployment of…
How to read this table and Fundamental (MHz) 2nd Harmonic (MHz) 2nd Overlaps 3rd Harmonic (MHz) 3rd Overlaps 4th Harmonic (MHz) 4th Overlaps 160 m 1.800–2.000 3.600–4.000 80…
Harmonics are an unavoidable byproduct of RF generation. Every HF transmitter—no matter how modern or well-filtered—produces harmonic energy at integer multiples of its fundamental frequency. On the HF…
The Yaesu FT-65 occupies a deliberate niche in the handheld transceiver market: a rugged, affordable, analog-only VHF/UHF radio designed for operators who value reliability and clarity over feature…
Long before smartphones tracked our every move and apps pinged our location to friends, ham radio operators created something remarkable: a system that could track vehicles, report weather…
Few topics generate as much debate among whiskey drinkers as whether to add water or ice. Purists argue that whiskey should be consumed neat; others insist that dilution…
Step 1 — Identify the symptom category A) “SWR is high everywhere” Likely causes: Action: B) “SWR is reasonable, but RF in the shack / hot mic /…
A. Which mix to use (HF-focused) Mix Best general region Typical “why” Practical guidance Mix 31 ~1–30 MHz Excellent for choking common-mode on HF; good broadband behavior Best…
Baluns and ununs are often treated as interchangeable “black boxes,” but selecting the correct impedance transformation ratio is critical for efficiency, bandwidth, and feedline behavior. Choosing incorrectly can…
DJI Mini 3 vs. DJI Avata: Two Drones, Two Completely Different Worlds At first glance, comparing the DJI Mini 3 and DJI Avata might seem logical—they’re both compact…
Understanding the Key Differences, Use Cases, and What’s Right for You Drone technology has evolved fast over the past decade, spawning distinct categories of platforms with unique strengths,…
In emergency communications and public-service events, reliability and situational awareness matter. The AT-D878UVII Plus includes features that directly support these mission-critical scenarios. Emergency-Focused Features APRS capability allows real-time…
For operators already invested in digital voice, the AT-D878UVII Plus is widely regarded as one of the most capable DMR handhelds available. Its huge memory capacity, flexible zone…
If you are newly licensed and looking for a handheld radio that can grow with you, the AnyTone AT-D878UVII Plus is a strong long-term investment. Unlike entry-level analog-only…
Platform: AnyTone AT-D878UVII PlusGoal: Simple, readable, scalable, and safe for beginners Template Design Principles 1. Base Codeplug Structure (Blank Template) Channels Create channels in this order: Do not…
Programming a DMR radio is often the steepest part of the learning curve. Fortunately, the AT-D878UVII Plus is extremely well supported by the amateur radio community, and several…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of amateur radio, few handheld transceivers manage to strike a balance between advanced digital functionality and practical everyday use quite like the AnyTone…
DJI Mini 3: The Drone That Makes Professional Aerial Photography Accessible There’s a specific moment that happens to almost everyone who flies a DJI Mini 3 for the…
There’s something magical about the first time you fly a Tiny Whoop through your living room. These palm-sized drones zip between furniture, dive under tables, and perform acrobatic…
When DJI released the original Mini series, they proved that staying under the magical 250-gram threshold didn’t mean sacrificing capability. The Mini 2 became a phenomenon, beloved by…
There’s a specific sensation that happens the first time you put on FPV goggles and fly the DJI Avata. Your living room disappears. The outside world fades away.…