Cheap 1296 MHz Antennas
Here are two cheap 1296 MHz Antennas - well one is a lot cheaper than the other. There is no comparison in cost...
22 January, 2023
This is a place of thought and reflection for all sorts of curiosities that have come across my web browser over the course of time. The topics could be broad, and most likely will be, however, they will normally be of a technical nature.
Local Radio Interference
There are two types – one you can’t do much about such as power line interference and the neighbour’s solar installation, and one...
19 September, 2022
Solar termination events
Understanding the Sun and its cycles is key to predicting space weather....
17 September, 2022
Getting on the 5.7 GHz 6cm microwave band
The 6cm or 5.7 GHz amateur radio band is accessible to standard and advanced licensees in Australia. Here's how to get on the...
11 September, 2022
12v shack backup. Choose quality powergates over junk
Powergates, PWRgates, power paths, power plus, power mini, there are so many names for devices that switch to a battery for power when...
01 September, 2022
The new IC-905 VHF to 10 GHz amateur radio
The new Icom IC-905 VHF to 10 GHz amateur radio from a microwave enthusiast's point of view. Home station or portable? Well, it's...
21 August, 2022
M5Stack for the IC-705
Icom's IC-705 is a versatile portable radio. It's a modern amateur radio transceiver that has built-in WiFi. Many radio amateurs like to push...
17 May, 2022
10 GHz portable over 150km
One of the best things about our wonderful hobby of amateur radio is going portable, especially 10 GHz portable. When your passion is...
22 April, 2022
IC-705 8 pin mic adapter
What if you want to use a different microphone with your IC-705? Here's an 8 pin mic adapter - a circuit that does...
29 March, 2022
NBN: Mitigating Amateur Radio Interference to VDSL2
Mitigating Amateur Radio Interference to VDSL2 is a challenge most of us face unless you're lucky enough to be area serviced by fibre....
22 March, 2022