FT8/FT4 Operation <MODE> <PRESET> and <DATA-U> (both to be included) <R.FIL> <3 kHz> Checking the exact time https://time.is/ The exact time is updated at >200 ms with NetTime http://www.timesynctool.com A blank space is preferred for broadcasting from the waterfall. Checking the exact time at https://time.is/ Setting […]
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SSB Operation The following are basic settings for SSB and other telephone working modes. If you have worked in digital modes before switching to SSB/FM/AM, do not forget to turn off SPLIT (if necessary), change the skipped frequency band (if necessary). Depending on the range, you will also need to […]
The secret to long life: How to tell whether the battery is excellent, good or damaged by measuring internal resistance Internal resistance is one of the best indicators of the condition of a battery. It is like blood pressure for a person – it gives a lot of information about […]
Fast Charging: How It Works and Why It’s Important for Our Devices In today’s fast-paced world, time is precious, especially when it comes to our favorite gadgets. Imagine rushing to go out and your phone’s battery is almost empty. At such times, fast charging technology becomes a real lifesaver. But […]
Complete list of ham prefixes This list contains all (or at least almost all) prefixes that can be heard on the radio amateur airwaves as of March 9, 2024. The list has been collected and maintained for years. I hope it will be useful to many fellow radio amateurs. The […]
Complete list of radio amateur codes, abbreviations and expressions I do not claim that it is absolutely complete, I can only claim that it is the complete list that I have heard in my activity as a radio amateur (the last 50 years of my life). Code Meaning Notes . […]
Extending the transmission range Backstory Some time ago, a friend and radio amateur (I’m not writing who he is, because I haven’t asked him if he can) shared that he can’t broadcast on part of the 60m range. He assumed that his Yaesu FTDX-10 transceiver, because it was prepared for […]
Firmware Update of FTDX-10 That sounds scary, but it’s not. Or at least it’s not until something goes wrong – like cutting out your electricity at that very moment. But let’s not be pessimistic… If everything is in order and you follow the procedure, nothing bad should happen. Updating the […]
Two completely redundant settings for FTDX-10 But everyone wants to do them first Do we need to do these two completely redundant settings for FTDX-10? The first is a custom power-on screen. Who doesn’t want to personalize their new radio by having it display their name or call sign? There […]