Whether you just passed your Technician exam or have spent decades chasing DX and building homebrew gear, welcome to KE2YK.com. Amateur radio is one of those rare hobbies where you can spend a lifetime learning and still discover something new—from wire antennas and vintage rigs to digital modes and satellite passes.
KE2YK is here to help you explore it all with practical guides, honest equipment reviews, operating ideas, and useful amateur-radio tools.
Think of this page as a quick map of the KE2YK shack—choose a topic below and start exploring.
Browse KE2YK By Topic
- Radio Reviews & Comparisons
- Antennas
- Portable & QRP
- Ham Radio Tools
- Ham Radio Resources
- U.S. Hamfest Calendar
- Latest Posts
Recommended Places to Start
Build or Improve an Antenna
- Building Your Own Half-Wave Dipole Antenna
- Build a Simple Drive-On Antenna Stand for Under $35
- Set Up a Portable Antenna in Under Three Minutes
- Antenna Launcher Plans
Choose or Upgrade a Radio
- ICOM IC-7300 vs. IC-7300MK2
- Yaesu FT-710 vs. FT-DX10
- (tr)uSDX vs. QCX-mini
- R1CBU X6100 Firmware in 2026
Use a Tool or Find an Event
- Best IOS and Android Ham Radio Apps
- U.S. Hamfest Calendar 2026
- Ham Antenna Calculator
- Ham Intelligent Calculator
- View all KE2YK tools
About the Operator
I have been involved in amateur radio since the early 1990s and have held an Amateur Extra license for roughly 25 years. My favorite operating includes HF CW, QRP, portable stations, and Parks on the Air. I have also served local radio clubs, worked as an ARRL Volunteer Examiner, and participated in ARES emergency communications events.
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