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Battery Storage Safety for Your Ham Shack
When it comes to running a modern ham shack, batteries are no longer an optional accessory. Whether you’re keeping backup power ready for emergency operations, running a portable HF setup, or experimenting with renewable energy like solar, batteries play a key role in...
Fall Prep: Weatherproofing Your Coax Before the Snow
When autumn rolls around, most hams are busy tuning antennas, testing equipment, and finishing last-minute projects before the cold sets in. But there’s one piece of fall prep that often gets overlooked—weatherproofing your coax. Whether you operate HF, VHF, or UHF,...
How to Create a Basic RF Sniffer with Affordable Tools
Amateur radio is full of practical projects that not only save money but also expand your technical knowledge. One such project is building a basic RF sniffer. This simple yet highly useful tool can help you track down interference, verify signal presence, or...
Understanding Duplexers, Diplexers, and Triplexers
When it comes to managing multiple signals, frequencies, and antennas in amateur radio, the terms duplexers, diplexers, and triplexers often come up. While they sound similar, each serves a specific role in keeping your station organized, efficient, and...
What Is Desense and How to Identify It in Your Setup?
When you first get your amateur radio station up and running, one of the most frustrating things you may encounter is hearing strong signals suddenly vanish into static or weak signals becoming nearly impossible to copy. At first glance, this can look like poor...
Installing Mobile Antennas on Non-Metallic Vehicles
If you’ve ever tried installing mobile antennas on fiberglass, carbon fiber, or plastic-bodied vehicles, you already know it isn’t as straightforward as mounting one on steel. Unlike traditional metal-bodied cars and trucks, non-metallic vehicles lack the natural...
