Despite the occasional negative online buzz, I’ve always been a fan of Baofeng radios. Their affordable price point and robust features have consistently impressed me. When I first passed my HAM Radio Technician Class exam, the Baofeng UV-5 was my go-to choice. While it’s still in my collection, I’ve since upgraded to the versatile UV-K5…
So, the experiment with the Xiegu XPA125B linear amplifier was a fail. After multiple attempts at getting the XPA’s tuner and amplifier to work together, I gave up and shipped it back. The Xiegu G90 works fantastically, the built-in tuner is spectacular. But when using the XPA125B all I got was an error…
Recently we aquired a Xiegu G90 20 Watt HF Transceiver. The radio is a great addition to our arsenal. We decided it’s time to let the old, discontinued Yaesu 857D go. The biggest issue was that the Yaesu is a 100 watt radio and the Xiegu is a 20 watt radio. The Xiegu has a…
As a dedicated ham radio enthusiast, I’m always on the lookout for new gear to test and integrate into my setup. Recently, I had the opportunity to try out the PAC-12 HF ( JPC-12). Antennas for Ham Radio with a Slide Regulator covering 7MHz-50MHz (40m-6m) and 8 Bands. Alongside this, I decided to pair it…
I recently got my hands on a GRA-1900T Multi-Band HF antenna, excited to try out its portability and multi-band functionality. However, my initial enthusiasm was dampened by the lack of setup instructions, particularly regarding the pin positions for different bands. After some digging online, I found similar antenna information and was finally able to put…
The QYT KT-8900D is a compact dual-band ham radio that’s become a popular choice for its budget-friendly price tag and decent feature set. But like any piece of gear, it’s not without its quirks. So, is the KT-8900D a worthy companion for your next field trip, or should you steer clear? Let’s dive into the…
