New Radio: TYT TH-UV8000D
Thanks to KB4RMA ordering a 2-pack of these I have a new radio to test, a TYT TH-UV8000D. The radio is a 10w/5w VHF/UHF with all of the normal features you see on the...
Category: Portable Radios
AnyTone 8R Charger Modification
Since receiving my AnyTone TERMN-8R it has become my most widely used HT. Being used daily it needs charging often and many times I need to charge it on the go. Luckily this was...
KB4RMA Radio Go-Box
KB4RMA has built an awesome UHF/VHF go-box that is completely self contained and has multiple options for powering the radios. Here’s the information he orginally posted via Google+ including parts list: The Amateur...
Portable Radio Go-Box – Part 1: Planning
Lately I’ve been throwing ideas around about building a radio go-box of sorts but I keep running into the same two problems, cost of buying extra radios just for the go-box and size limitations...
Coax Crimp Connectors Strike Again
The third SMA jumper has bit the dust. These things just can’t handle the stress of being connecting to larger coax or having coax weight on them. Next time I’ll make sure...
Directional Antenna Magic
Directional antennas continue to amaze me as I learn about RF and how different antennas perform different functions. This afternoon I threw my 2m/70cm yagi up on an old camera tripod and connected a...
Wouxun KG-UV8D Disassembly
I recently disassembled my Wouxun KG-UV8D in hopes of helping out the low audio reports I’ve been receiving when using this HT. I found hit or miss articles stating that enlarging the mic hole...
