Frequencies, Antennas and a Little Stubbornness: Practical Amateur Radio Frequencies and Bands for Bulgaria

Have you ever opened the official band plan to check exactly where the center of activity was for SOTA/POTA, and after five minutes of reading sub-sections and definitions you forget why you turned on the station in the first place? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

After dozens of attempts, drawing graphs (which look beautiful, but don’t work in the mud of field conditions) and versions that looked more like an accounting report than an amateur radio guide, I present to your attention… version 18.0 (or somewhere in between).

Why another table?

Because I’m tired of „too much info“. I had options with powers, classes, broadcast designations and administrative details in which you can get lost more easily than in the thick fog of Botev Peak.

This table is intentionally incomplete. You won’t find everything in it, but you will find the most important. It was created with one and only one goal: to be a practical tool. I wanted it to have a practical and applied focus, without being some great scientific work.

What’s „under the hood“?

• Only the „live“ bands: I’ve focused on the frequencies where life is really boiling in Bulgaria.
• Operational accuracy: Where are the Bulgarians (LZ Chat), where are the activators (SOTA/POTA) and where to adjust your antenna so that the SWR doesn’t surprise you right in the middle of the call.
• The 60-meter bonus: The exact borders for Bulgaria are reflected (for example 5250–5450 kHz) – let’s know our rights (but don’t forget 100 watts for first class, nor how far are the powers of second class!).
• SOS section: Because in the mountains, safety comes first.

The „One Sheet of A4“ Format

The whole philosophy was to fit the table onto one sheet of A4. The idea is simple: print it out, laminate it and throw it in your backpack or stick it on the radio lid. It should withstand coffee, rain and the excitement of another DX.

Work in Progress

Amateur radio is a dynamic activity. This table is not „cast in concrete“. It is alive and will probably undergo further changes in motion while we use it in the field.

I also need your “report” (feedback): If you see a mistake, if a frequency has “escaped” or you think something important is missing – shoot me with comments and suggestions. I am open to any constructive comments (and a virtual coffee). Or at least a comment below.

Here is the table „Practical amateur radio frequencies and bands for Bulgaria in PDF format“.

As well as the link from which you can buy a coffee! Here!

„Buy me a coffee“

73 and see you on the air!

Tony

Материалът Frequencies, antennas and a little stubbornness: Practical amateur radio frequencies and bands for Bulgaria е публикуван за пръв път на Галя и Тони - Галанто.

Yaesu FTX-1F Master Class: Much More Than an Instruction

We present to you the long-awaited detailed manual for the revolutionary Yaesu FTX-1F. This is not another dry translation of the technical manual. This is a „Master Class“ – a practical synthesis of Yaesu engineering and the real-world experience of Tony, LZ3AI.

The FTX-1F is a revolutionary field transceiver, but its true power is often hidden behind complex menus, layered functions, and unspeakable touch-screen magic. This book is your key to mastering this machine.

What will you find in this manual?

Written for those who don’t just want to operate a radio, but want to master the airwaves and feel the radio as a part of themselves, the manual covers:

• Intuitive Navigation: Detailed mapping of the menus and the secrets of fast, operational control in the field.
• Light Intelligence: A complete explanation of the unique VMI (VFO Mode Indicator) system and LED indication, which allow you to operate the radio almost „blindly“.
• Energy Independence: The critically important battery power section, DC-IN and USB-C (Power Delivery). You’ll learn about battery care and how to stay powered up on the mountaintop.
• Mastery of Reception: A deep dive into SDR filters, DSP settings, and unique features like Memory Tune (MT).

“Because in the field, you don’t have time for mistakes—you only have time for connections.”

Whether you’re on a SOTA activation on a mountaintop or in your backyard, this guide will transform your FTX-1F from a complex machine into a natural extension of your senses.

Download the book in PDF format

You can download the full version of the book „FTX-1F MASTER CLASS Complete Guide to Filters, Audio Settings and Operational Mastery for the Yaesu FTX-1F Transceiver“ completely free of charge from the link below:

[Download PDF: FTX-1F MASTER CLASS – LZ3AI]

Support the shared experience

„This guide is my contribution to the amateur radio community and will always be free to share. If the information in it was useful to you and you want to express your support for my work, you can buy me a cup of virtual coffee via the button below. Any such recognition motivates me to continue sharing practical tips and new ones on the site. Thank you and 73!“ — Tony, LZ3AI

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Your feedback is important!

Amateur radio is a hobby of shared experience. Do you use different settings for your microphone? Do you have a “secret recipe” for a light and easy antenna for field work?

I would be happy if you share your opinions, corrections or personal settings in the comments below the article or with a coffee. Let’s make this guide even more useful for the Bulgarian community!

73 and see you on the air!

Toni, LZ3AI

Материалът Yaesu FTX-1F Master Class: Much More Than an Instruction Manual е публикуван за пръв път на Галя и Тони - Галанто.