-
DIY Headset for Icom Radios Pt 2
I poked around on the Internet looking for a schematic for the HM-219 hand mic. Believe me, Icom didn’t make it easy to find, but…
-
DIY Headset for Icom Radios Pt 1
This amateur radio hobby can be quite expensive. I’ve tried to be patient and frugal, and it has paid off. I’m fortunate to have acquired…
-
DSTAR on the IC-9700 External Terminal Mode
There are multiple ways to set up and use DSTAR on the IC-9700, each with pros and cons. The Terminal Mode using the External Gateway…
-
12v Battery Charger Review
I needed a new battery charger for my deep cycle AGM battery pack I showed in a previous post. I thought about building one out…
-
There is a new sheriff in town – the FTDX5000MP
In February the big news in the shack has been the addition of my new favorite radio, the FTDX5000MP. According to Sherwood Engineering this radio…
-
I’ve Got the Power – ETO 91b
Around Thanksgiving I was able to pick up a used linear amplifier from a local seller, Bob, K4HA. He had purchased it from Raleigh area…
