Amateur Radio

D-Star

This past week I've been installing a brand new Icom IC-9100 in my ham shack. I am extremely pleased with this rig — it fits...

Jim Wilson - 6-January-2017

Antennas

Searching the website, I've just realized that I haven't written about the ARR Preamps I've added for VHF (2 meters) and UHF (70 centimeters)....

Jim Wilson - 6-November-2016

Amateur Radio

Things at K5ND are always changing. That's part of what I like about amateur radio – there are so many things to do that...

Jim Wilson - 4-July-2016

Antennas

I learned about cheap yagis for the first time at the Central States VHF Society's 2014 Conference. I attended VHF 101 put on by...

Jim Wilson - 27-August-2015

Antennas

You may recall that I've had great results with the Par Electronics 6 meter Stressed Moxon. I really like how it is constructed, how it...

Jim Wilson - 11-August-2015

Radio Equipment

I've added an Icom IC-910H to my ham shack. My big interest is in adding 2 meters and 70 cm for weak signal work, although...

Jim Wilson - 4-August-2015

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