Discovery TX-500 Part 2
Hello Operators. Before we get started, I encourage you to take a look at the first post in this series, https://oh8stn.org/blog/2020/08/23/discovery-tx-500-by-lab599/ I’ve spent nearly three […]
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Discovery TX-500 by Lab599
Hello Operators. I finally published my full review of the discovery tx500. As mentioned in my initial impressions, this radio is an absolute joy to […]
When “Standards” get in the way of common sense. Anderson Powerpoles
Hello Operators Today we are talking about Anderson powerpoles, interoperability for DC power, and whether or not standards are useful when they begin to hold […]
Portable power and field communications
Hello Operators. This is just a short post about the relationship between field communications, and portable power. Ham radio manufacturers would have us believe our […]
What you “feel” doesn’t matter | Ham Radio
Hello Operators. Since I’ve began featuring various radios, from different manufacturers on the channel, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend. For some reason operators in the […]
Passion or necessity | Ham Radio
Hello Operators. Quick story and fact. Often operators leave comments on the channel, suggesting I don’t have “fun” with amateur radio. I think this perception […]
New UCM Clamp mount | Chameleon Antenna
Hello Operators. I just wanted to let everyone know about a new clamp mount, you may have seen in one of my videos or my […]
No reason not to operate
Hello Operators. Almost every day I hear someone mention how difficult it is to put up an antenna or how bad the bands are with […]
Chameleon EMCOMM III PORTABLE Temp or HOA
Hello operators. Many of you know I’ve been using the Chameleon EMCOMM III Portable for quite some time. It’s my primary wire antenna when I’m […]
OH8STN 2019 Year end review
Hello Operators.First lets wish everyone a happy New Year, and welcome you all to 2020. It’s been an amazing year on the blog and channel. […]