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.
Microwaves are the highest frequency radio bands in Amature Radio. It's the final frontier for many amateur radio operators offering unique challenges with big rewards. This video was made to inspire and encourage the use of these bands....
Local Radio Interference. It’s the bane of the Radio Amateur’s life. There are two types – one you can’t do much about, and one you can....
There’s been a bit of confusion lately about how to access the IC-705 using your PC or laptop. Access Point or Station. You’d want to do this if you’re trying to run software like wfview....
The IC-7300 digital setup for WSJT-X has proved to be confusing as the WSJT-X software and the firmware for the IC-7300 change. Hopefully, this page will help....
Add meaningful Icom radio icons to your sound control panel to avoid confusion when you routing audio around your PC network. Free download....
Configuring port forwarding in modems and routers can be a dark art if you haven't done it before. The IC-705 and wfview software has created lots of interest in remote operation....
If you have no internet and need to set your laptop clock accurately for FT8 because the DT error is too great, you can use the built-in GPS in the Icom IC-705 to set your clock....
The Icom IC-705 is a very versatile radio. Amongst many of its cutting-edge features, it also has WiFi. This feature alone puts it in a class of its own. The radio can connect to your home WiFi network, or it can be a stand-alone access...
FT8 on Icom's IC-705 is good fun. Setting up a USB is straight forward but operating wirelessly takes a little more preparation....
Operating FT8 is really gaining popularity with radio amateurs across the world. Some love it, others loathe it, but regardless of opinions, it's here to stay. According to FT8's creator Joe Taylor, FT8 is an excellent mode for HF DXing and for situations like multi-hop...