Real-World Ham Radio — Gear Reviews, QRP, Antennas & Operating Guides
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Radio Reviews →
Comparisons, firmware updates, accessories, and practical observations about radios people actually use.
Antennas →
Builds, portable supports, deployment ideas, and straightforward antenna guidance.
Portable & QRP →
POTA activations, lightweight stations, QRP equipment, and lessons learned in the field.
Tools & Events →
Useful calculators, software resources, and the U.S. Hamfest Calendar.
Featured Resources
U.S. Hamfest Calendar 2026 →
Find amateur radio conventions, swap meets, club gatherings, and hamfests across the United States.
Ham Radio Antenna Calculator →
Calculate starting dimensions for dipoles, verticals, and inverted-V antennas with HAMANTCAL.
R1CBU X6100 Firmware in 2026 →
Compare the factory and community firmware options, including an important version warning.
Build Your Own Half-Wave Dipole →
A practical guide to one of amateur radio’s most useful and approachable antennas.
About KE2YK
Gary, KE2YK, has been involved in amateur radio since the early 1990s and holds an Amateur Extra license. His interests include HF CW, QRP, portable operation, Parks on the Air, equipment experimentation, and emergency communications.
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