Ham Radio Newbie - KB5jrc

08/26/2026

Ham Radio doesnt need to be expensive. I built a 20m dipole antenna for less than $36. See how in this video. Links to parts are in the description (I get no commission).

Build a 2m Dipole antenna for less than $36.Here are the parts fr...

08/16/2026

New Amateur radio operators often start with a Baofeng UV-5 radio. The problem is that there are so many flavors. In this video, I highlight the radios you can buy on Radioddity 's website today (ok, yesterday).

Many (most??) Newbies will start with a Baofeng UV-5 radio. There a...

08/12/2026

Ever wonder if there is a big difference in how UHF/VHF radios sound? You might be shocked

Comparing 5 different radios:- Boafeng UV-5R8W- Boafeng UV-7B- Q...

08/07/2026

Hey folks!
I did a YouTube series on the Xiegu G-90 on https://youtube.com/?si=6xOMinXULC6zeFn2. Choosing the G-90 is a little ironic because I did all my learning on the Xiegu x6100. I haven't done a series on it. Would you be interested in a series on the x6100 controls and use?

Here is the link to the G-90 playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPpU7MEqmAUtMOq9hmJirzMd5579rpKi4&si=Z-XobcwtJMgsH4TT

Thanks in advance.

08/02/2026

Almost back from Roatan. We are sitting on the tarmac waiting for a gate. Probably won't be on the air tonight, but i will certainly be tomorrow (Sunday).
How have the bands been while I was gone? What is everyone playing with?

07/25/2026

With Radioddity – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

I do like Radioddity. Good customer service, reasonable prices, excellent club benefits.

07/25/2026

Dx From Roatan starts tonight.

07/22/2026

New product announcement from Radioddity - The Xiegu G7520. Here is my video about the product announcement. Personally, I'm excited! I have a G90 and an X6100. Both need the XPA125B to get 100w. I like Xiegu radios, they are easy for a newbie to operate and to grow into.

07/19/2026

From July 25-31, 2026, I will be DXing from Coco View Resort, Roatan .
Bands, frequency, and tume will be posted here and on YouTube.

07/19/2026

Just made QRZ.com's 250 for 250. It took a while as a newbie. It took different modes (FT-8 and SSB) and different bands. Here is me pushing the buttons.
https://youtu.be/WGPsJeJiRPA