New Rig - ICOM ID-880H Digital 2M/440 Dual Band Mobile - KB3KAI
Introducing my new radio – the ICOM ID-880H digital D-STAR dual band mobile. After much thought, research and discussion with local hams I decided to get a digital radio to work the local D-STAR repeaters in Baltimore and Harford County, Read More ...
Read MoreProgramming D-STAR on the ICOM ID-880H - KB3KAI
There are those out there who have mastered the intricacies of the ICOM menu system. I’m not one of them. Having tried and failed to get my ID-880 talking on D-STAR, I purchased a $20 USB programming cable (eBay). I Read More ...
Read MoreThe State of Local D-STAR and My Reflections - KB3KAI
Having worked with D-STAR on my ICOM ID-880H for a month, here are my initial observations and reflections about D-STAR, and if it’s right for me. One of the main reasons I purchased this radio was to participate in digital Read More ...
Read MoreMy Kenwood TW-4000A FM Dual Bander VHF/UHF
Check out my good old rig - the venerable Kenwood TW-4000 dual bander radio.
Read MoreUpgrade! Yaesu FTM-400XDR Review - KB3KAI
I recently purchased the Yaesu FTM-400XDR VHF/UHF C4FM transceiver while on sale for Christmas 2018. I’ve been wanting this radio for a couple years, and finally the moon and stars aligned just right so I made the purchase. So far Read More ...
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