Gear Projects
DIY Headset for Icom Radios Pt 2
I poked around on the Internet looking for a schematic for the HM-219 hand mic. Believe me, Icom didn’t make it easy to find, but eventually I came up with a few helpful results I Read more…
Everything related to emergency and disaster preparedness
Designing home made antennas and testing theoretical ideas in the real world
All kinds of ways to determine location, place it on a map, or use it to solve a problem
Ways to create and store power, with emphasis on solar and portable solutions
Emergency and off-grid ways to send email and other kinds of messages
Fieldcraft, bushcraft, camping, back-country first aid, and all things outdoors
Enjoy nature, practice some wilderness skills, and take a radio along so you can get in some SOTA / POTA / or some other kind of OTA.
I poked around on the Internet looking for a schematic for the HM-219 hand mic. Believe me, Icom didn’t make it easy to find, but eventually I came up with a few helpful results I Read more…
This amateur radio hobby can be quite expensive. I’ve tried to be patient and frugal, and it has paid off. I’m fortunate to have acquired some quality used gear at affordable prices. Two of the Read more…
There are multiple ways to set up and use DSTAR on the IC-9700, each with pros and cons. The Terminal Mode using the External Gateway function is great for two reasons: It is easy to Read more…