DIY: GBPPR Jamcat QRMaker

This is a simple add-on adapter for any Family Radio Service (FRS), amateur, or two-way radio transceiver with a microphone/Push-to-Talk (PTT) and external earphone/speaker interface.  It will turn the transceiver into a co-channel jammer.  That is, a jammer which can only jam a single frequency upon the detection of any “activity” on that particular frequency.  This type of…

Simple and Inexpensive Dipole and V Antenna Mount

by KL7JR If you do lots of experimenting with whip type antennas, here is an idea for a unique, simple and inexpensive method for mounting them! The Simpson Strong Tie “T” (aka hurricane connector) runs less than $5 at Home Depot or Lowes and already comes with two 1/2″ holes predrilled. Just bend (or use…

The Static Bleed Off

Static Bleeder for Any Antenna by Phil Salas – AD5X Many antennas don’t have a means of bleeding off static build-up. This includes the popular Hustler BTV-series of verticals, dipoles without transformer-type baluns, and many other antennas. While this is typically not much of a problem, I am always concerned about possibly damaging my antenna…

SSTV Pad for iPHONE

SSTV Pad lets you decode and display Ham (Amateur) Radio SSTV (Slow Scan TV) transmissions. Just connect your device to an HF radio (or even set it next to the radio’s speaker), tune in an SSTV frequency, and watch the pictures. SSTV Pad decodes all of the popular SSTV modes, including Robot, Scottie, Martin, and…