Ham Radio - Getting Started

Understanding Ham Radio Propagation: Skip Distance, DX, and Bands

What Is Radio Propagation? If you’ve been on HF for any length of time, you’ve noticed something strange: sometimes you […]

If you’ve been in ham radio for a while, you’ve probably heard the term SOTA tossed around in forums, in

Your new Baofeng UV-5R doesn’t work. Not because it’s broken — because it’s not set up. Out of the box,

If you’ve been around ham radio for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the term DMR come up. Maybe

When cell towers go down and the internet goes dark, ham radio is often the ONLY communication that still works.

Most new hams spend a lot of time worrying about which radio to buy. Fair enough — the radio is

Confused about GMRS vs Ham Radio? Wondering if you need a license to communicate off-grid or for fun? This video

If you’ve been looking into walkie-talkies or personal radios, you’ve probably run into three terms that sound like they mean

Are you looking to buy your first ham radio? Many newcomers make a critical mistake when choosing their first rig,

Donnie - KD0JYV / April 28, 2026

This video breaks down the exciting world of POTA, or Parks on the Air, showing you exactly how to get

Donnie - KD0JYV / April 28, 2026

Getting your first ham radio is exciting—but the wrong choice can leave you frustrated before you even hit the airwaves.

Donnie - KD0JYV / April 22, 2026

Wondering whether to stop at Technician class or go straight for General? Here’s everything you need to know. In this