You are probably you are now the proud owner of your first HT (Hand Held Radio). Great if you have a local club or mentor to help you navigate the programming. If not, this article will take you through the basics of Chirp and programming the memories.
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Amateur Radio Guides – Echolink
Another in our series of Amateur Radio Guides. This one is on Echolink, you see the name pop up, particularly on repeater guides. This provides a overview of what you need to get started with Echolink and getting validated
What is Digital Radio?
As a newly minted ham, the term Digital Radio is one of areas that is going to cause you some confusion. Lets try and clear this up straight away. The …
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What radio should I buy for VHF/UHF?
There are a multitude of radios that are available for purchase ranging from Handy Talkies (HT’s) through to Mobile units, and even through to Base stations (although many use the …
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What’s VHF/UHF Radio & Repeaters all about?
In very simple terms, VHF / UHF Communications is a very vast subject and a simple article like this is not going to do it justice. It also depends on …
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Is 10 watts enough or am I wasting my time?
Amateur radio is a delicate balance (especially in suburbia) of installing what you need and want, whilst at the same time, making sure your neighbours are not affected by interference …
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