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If you’re interested in a callsign to show your support for the Queen’s Jubilee, or for the 2012 Olympic Games, then from today, you can apply for a Notice of Variation to get a special temporary callsign. (More on this … Continue reading
Got an iPhone, iPad or iPod? Then you might like to explore some of the Apple applications out there, written for hams, by hams On this page, we take a look at a few of our favourite apps for the … Continue reading
This “how to” topic was inspired by comments we received to our “How to show off your callsign” page. One of the ways that a ham can promote his or her callsign, is to own the web domain name for … Continue reading
For many in the hobby, collecting QSL cards is a must – Once you’ve made that long-distance communication to a ham halfway round the world, getting a QSL card in the post to prove it, is a buzz, and a … Continue reading
You don’t have long to try to tune into signals from the orbiting Amateur Radio satellite ARISSat-1. Here’s what you need to know about receiving some of the last signals from this ham radio satellite… Update: ARISSat-1 re-entered the Earth’s … Continue reading
Most of the astronauts above the International Space Station are licensed amateur radio operators, and aboard the ISS is a ham radio station. During the crew’s off-hours, they’ll occasionally use the radio to chat to other hams 200 -or-so miles … Continue reading
The Baofeng UV-3R is a small and amazingly low-priced dual band ham radio – you can find out more on our Baofeng UV-3R Review. If you own one of these radios, you’ll know that setting up the UV-3R is fairly … Continue reading
On this page, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to program the Baofeng UV-3R. This tiny little 2W dual band handheld amateur radio transceiver is a cracking little radio (costing a little under £30 from the Mega409shop on eBay). See … Continue reading
As you’re probably aware, Yaesu’s a big name in amateur radio. The company started in Japan in 1959, and for many are a top choice for base station, mobile and handheld rigs. Here, we’re looking at the Yaesu FT-60, a … Continue reading
Licensed Amateur Radio Operator in Essex? Why not show off your callsign? On this page, we list a few of the ways that you can show off the callsign that you’ve worked so hard for! Callsign Badges and Shack Plates … Continue reading