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Portable HF Antenna Test for Off-Grid Communications
Hands-on testing and setup of a portable HF antenna for decentralized, tower-independent radio communications.
POTA Antenna Shootout Results: The Data Breakdown
Comparative performance data from three portable HF antennas tested in the field: contact counts, radiation patterns, and practical tradeoffs for different operating styles.
HF Antenna and Voice Operating Tips for New Hams
Twenty-one minutes on HF low-band antenna options and voice operating techniques for amateur radio operators building emergency communications capability.
SDR vs. Analog HF Receivers: Sound Quality, Shack Tour, and Antenna Switch Options
Comparison of software-defined radio and analog HF receiver sound quality, with a shack tour and discussion of antenna switching and NVIS antenna configurations for HF.
Should You Buy the ICOM IC-7110? Detailed Review and Assessment
Four-hour deep dive into the ICOM IC-7110 HF transceiver: features, capabilities, use cases, and whether it's the right choice for your emergency comms setup.
Portable Antenna Homebrew Magic with Rich N4VS
Interview on homebrewing portable HF antennas for field radio operations and outdoor communications deployments.
Portable Ham Radio NVIS Winlink Session | N9SAB Linked EFHW
Field demonstration of portable HF ham radio using NVIS antenna for regional communications via Winlink gateway without grid infrastructure.
How To Do Mobile HF When You Don't Have Mobile HF
Six-minute walkthrough of an adapter-based solution for operating HF radio from a vehicle using standard components and a whip antenna.
DL2MAN Android ARDOP HF Winlink App: Setup and Operation
Twenty-minute walkthrough setting up and operating an Android HF Winlink client for off-grid email and messaging via ham radio.
Send Email Over HF Radio When Cell and Internet Are Down
How to set up an HF radio email gateway at home to send and receive emails from the field during infrastructure outages using amateur radio.
Best Ham Radio Power Supplies & RG-8X Coax Explained
How to select the right power supply for HF radios, plus coax cable selection and installation tips from 30+ years of operating experience.
Xiegu G90: From Unboxing to First HF Contact
Seventeen-minute unboxing and setup of the Xiegu G90 HF radio, from power connection through first successful contact.
Follow-Up to My Tuner Video: Working HF in Rough Conditions
Practical demonstration of HF radio operation and tuning techniques in suboptimal field conditions, building on earlier tuner fundamentals.
USDX USDR v2 QRP HF Transceiver Review
Hands-on evaluation of a compact HF radio transceiver for amateur radio operators and emergency communications practice.
Testing FreeDV on HF (Real World Demo)
19-minute walkthrough of FreeDV digital voice mode for amateur radio: how it works, what gear you need, and how it fits into grid-down communications planning.