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Is the Baofeng GT-5R, the radio we all wanted – right price, legal, and with increased quality?
Do you remember when the first Chinese radio Baofeng UV-5R, which started flooding the country? Do you remember your first Baofeng UV-5R, it has been much maligned and touted as […]
What Amateur Radio Chest Packs should You Purchase?
The Last Wire Podcast explores radio chest pack for emergency communications. There are a ton of Radio chest packs on the market — so how do you know which one […]
Who was behind Last Man Standing Callsigns – KA6LMS?
If you’re a fan of Tim Allen’s TV series Last Man Standing, you’ll have a final chance to contact the show’s Amateur Radio Club station before it goes QRT. The […]
Amateur Radio Restored
Electrical Experimenter, vol. 6, no. 2, June 1919 – HUGO GERNSBACK Winning one war seems like a great accomplishment, but winning two wars, one after the other, is a historic […]
Should Non-hams have BaoFengs in their emergency kits?
You would be hard-pressed to find a website that is outlining what to place in an emergency kit for your family home, car, or workplace, that didn’t include a battery-powered […]
What was The Last Wireless Message On The Doomed Titanic?
Interview Transcript: Today in the last wire podcast, we’ll be discussing the radio systems found on the Titanic and how it shaped the future of emergency communications. Join me in […]
Learn about the South Wiltshire Raynet
Today in the Last Wire Podcast, we’re joined with Tom, (M7GMZ). Who’s part of the South Wiltshire Raynet in the United Kingdom. His group is part of a volunteer communication […]
Get On The Air” Contest is a Huge Success in Halifax!
On January 6th, 2021, Amateur radio operators waited until the noon gun fired before the “Get on the Air!” 2 Metre Simplex Challenge started. This 12-pound gun is a tribute […]
- Get On The Air” Contest is a Huge Success in Halifax!On January 6th, 2021, Amateur radio operators waited until the noon gun fired before the “Get on the Air!” 2 Metre Simplex Challenge started. This […]
- Venturer Scouts Take On Blue Mountain SummitWhen restrictions open up for youth groups and activities, Scouts Canada’s First Five Island Venturer company took the opportunity to get outside and explore the […]
