by Bert | Nov 18, 2016 | Digital, Satellites, SDR (Software Defined Radio), UHF, VHF
Lunar Amateur Radio Satellites DSLWP-A1/A2 Mingchuan Wei BG2BHC reports DSLWP is a lunar formation flying mission for low frequency radio astronomy, amateur radio and education, consists of 2 microsatellites. Developed by students at the Harbin Institute of Technology...
by Bert | Jan 15, 2016 | Frequencies, General News, Radios, UHF, VHF
There are two major formats for two-way radios. They are Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio. Neither frequency band is inherently better than the other. They each have their pluses and minuses. Both formats are effective ways...
by Bert | Jul 12, 2014 | VHF
[ad_1] I recently contacted Astronaut Douglas Wheelock on board the International Space Station with a simple ham radio attached to a small magnet mounted antenna inside our home in Appleton, WI. While a ham radio license is required, it is not difficult to obtain....
by Bert | Oct 2, 2012 | Frequencies, General News, HF, Misc, Radios, UHF, VHF
Upgrade from the General Class License. Exam Requirement: 50-question Extra written exam (Element 4). License Privileges: All Amateur band privileges. General licensees may upgrade to Extra Class by passing a 50-question multiple-choice examination. No...
