Why I don’t have an amplifier

Why I don’t have an amplifier
Why I don’t have an amplifier

“A viewer asked: “I am curious if there is a particular reason you haven’t added an amplifier to your shack equipment?” Joe and I talk about if an amp is an necessary piece of ham radio equipment and if you should invest in one.”

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/category/ham-radio-antena/”>Antenna

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/buddipole-vs-alexloop-walkham/”>Buddipole vs AlexLoop Walkham

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/buddipole-vs-alexloop-walkham/”>Buddipole vs AlexLoop Walkham

Buddipole vs AlexLoop Walkham    “Tried to do the most objective analysis on a comparison between the Buddipole and a AlexLoop Walkham ante… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/buddipole-vs-alexloop-walkham/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/7el-lfa2-noise-comparison-on-50-mhz/”>7el LFA2  Noise comparison on 50 MHz

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/7el-lfa2-noise-comparison-on-50-mhz/”>7el LFA2 Noise comparison on 50 MHz

      VA3NCD had the luxury of being able to install 2 50MHz 7el Yagis for testing one against the other. One an M2 7el JHV, the other… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/7el-lfa2-noise-comparison-on-50-mhz/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/fan-dipoles/”>Fan Dipoles

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/fan-dipoles/”>Fan Dipoles

Bob Carver, KB0XT, wants to know how close he can put his dipoles or if he can even combine them? Yes! He can. Watch to learn all about Fan Dipoles target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/fan-dipoles/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/160m80m-transmit-vertical-by-ac0c/”>160m/80m Transmit Vertical by AC0C

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/160m80m-transmit-vertical-by-ac0c/”>160m/80m Transmit Vertical by AC0C

  Adding topband to a full sized elevated 80m vertical and putting N6LF’s QEX data to the test This antenna started out as an 80m vertical… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/160m80m-transmit-vertical-by-ac0c/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/how-to-build-a-v-dipole-for-receiving-weather-satellites/”>How To Build A V Dipole For Receiving Weather Satellites

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/how-to-build-a-v-dipole-for-receiving-weather-satellites/”>How To Build A V Dipole For Receiving Weather Satellites

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/how-to-build-a-v-dipole-for-receiving-weather-satellites/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/xg3-rf-signal-source/”>Elecraft XG3 RF Signal Source

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/xg3-rf-signal-source/”>Elecraft XG3 RF Signal Source

Photo Credit: Bill Hammond, AK5X The XG3 RF Signal Source  is a powerful programmable signal source that fits in the palm of your hand. Miniature RF s… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/xg3-rf-signal-source/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/gb-hf-quad-3elm-3band/”>GB HF Quad 3 el   /  3 band

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/gb-hf-quad-3elm-3band/”>GB HF Quad 3 el / 3 band

Details GB HF Quad 3elm 3band 10-15-20m Turning:3,80m (12,4ft) Boom:5,50m (18ft) Fiberglass rod:4,00m Gain:9db F/B:20/25db F/S:20/30db VSWR:1:1:1 on R… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/gb-hf-quad-3elm-3band/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/category/review/”>Review

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/youve-been-doing-this-wrong-your-whole-life/”>You’ve Been Doing This Wrong Your Whole Life!!

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/youve-been-doing-this-wrong-your-whole-life/”>You’ve Been Doing This Wrong Your Whole Life!!

Wind Your Coax Like the Pros Do | Tangle Free Over Under Method target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/youve-been-doing-this-wrong-your-whole-life/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/eric-from-universal-radio-discusses-the-icom-ic-r8600-receiver/”>Eric from Universal Radio discusses the Icom IC-R8600 Receiver

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/eric-from-universal-radio-discusses-the-icom-ic-r8600-receiver/”>Eric from Universal Radio discusses the Icom IC-R8600 Receiver

Eric, KC8XJ of Universal Radio discusses some fine points of the Icom IC-R8600 receiver. The IC-R8600 is a very wide band feature packed self containe… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/eric-from-universal-radio-discusses-the-icom-ic-r8600-receiver/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/sdrplay-rsp2-first-look-video/”>SDRPlay RSP2 First Look [ Video ]

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/sdrplay-rsp2-first-look-video/”>SDRPlay RSP2 First Look [ Video ]

The RSP2 is our new enhanced version of the popular RSP1 which provides three software selectable antenna inputs, & new stability and clocking fea… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/sdrplay-rsp2-first-look-video/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/review-of-new-sdrplay-rspdx-software-defined-radio/”>Review of new SDRplay RSPdx Software-Defined Radio

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/review-of-new-sdrplay-rspdx-software-defined-radio/”>Review of new SDRplay RSPdx Software-Defined Radio

The SDRplay RSPdx is a single-tuner wideband full featured 14-bit SDR which covers the entire RF spectrum from 1kHz to 2GHz giving up to 10MHz of spec… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/review-of-new-sdrplay-rspdx-software-defined-radio/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/station-grounding-for-amateur-radio/”>Station Grounding for Amateur Radio

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/station-grounding-for-amateur-radio/”>Station Grounding for Amateur Radio

Station Grounding for Amateur Radio   target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/station-grounding-for-amateur-radio/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/rspduo-gives-outstanding-results-vs-a-rig-costing-10x-the-price/”>RSPduo gives outstanding results vs a rig costing 10X the price!

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/rspduo-gives-outstanding-results-vs-a-rig-costing-10x-the-price/”>RSPduo gives outstanding results vs a rig costing 10X the price!

This video, released today by AE5X shows how well the RSPduo performs up against the Flex6300: target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/rspduo-gives-outstanding-results-vs-a-rig-costing-10x-the-price/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/watch-this-before-buying-a-xiegu-gsoc/”>Watch This Before Buying A Xiegu GSOC

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/watch-this-before-buying-a-xiegu-gsoc/”>Watch This Before Buying A Xiegu GSOC

Watch This Before Buying A Xiegu GSOC target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/watch-this-before-buying-a-xiegu-gsoc/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/unboxing-and-testing-the-yaesu-ft-891-ham-radio-2-0-episode-67/”>Unboxing and Testing the Yaesu FT-891 :  Ham Radio 2.0: Episode 67

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/unboxing-and-testing-the-yaesu-ft-891-ham-radio-2-0-episode-67/”>Unboxing and Testing the Yaesu FT-891 : Ham Radio 2.0: Episode 67

Yaesu‘s newest HF mobile radio has some cool new features, but leaves out other options of its predecessors. Let’s take a look at the radi… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/unboxing-and-testing-the-yaesu-ft-891-ham-radio-2-0-episode-67/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/category/equipment/”>Equipment

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/geocron-atlas-4k/”>Geocron Atlas 4K

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/geocron-atlas-4k/”>Geocron Atlas 4K

A brief overview of the GeoChron Atlas 4K A Worldview in 4K with Satellites, Weather, and Commercial Aviation The Geochron Digital Atlas 4K gives view… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/geocron-atlas-4k/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/elecraft-k3-crystal-roofing-filters/”>Elecraft K3 Crystal ‘Roofing’ Filters

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/elecraft-k3-crystal-roofing-filters/”>Elecraft K3 Crystal ‘Roofing’ Filters

  Elecraft K3 What “Roofing Filter” means to Elecraft   K3 Filters and Dynamic Range There’s been so much discussion about this… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/elecraft-k3-crystal-roofing-filters/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/radiosport-rs20s-headset/”>Radiosport RS20S Headset

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/radiosport-rs20s-headset/”>Radiosport RS20S Headset

Over-The-Head “Listen Only” headset in Carbon Fiber finish. The perfect CW Ops headset with 24dB Noise Reduction when you’re digging… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/radiosport-rs20s-headset/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/elecraft-kx2-manual-and-datasheet/”>Elecraft KX2 – Manual , DataSheet and Block Diagram

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/elecraft-kx2-manual-and-datasheet/”>Elecraft KX2 – Manual , DataSheet and Block Diagram

Elecraft KX2  An 80-10 m SSB/CW/Data station that fits in your pocket! Our KX2 “stealth” transceiver can go wherever your imagination takes you. Thank… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/elecraft-kx2-manual-and-datasheet/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/alpha-4510a-3kw-wattmeter-160m-6m-coverage/”>Alpha 4510A 3KW Wattmeter with 160M to 6M coverage

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/alpha-4510a-3kw-wattmeter-160m-6m-coverage/”>Alpha 4510A 3KW Wattmeter with 160M to 6M coverage

  Alpha 4510A QRP TO QRO.  Our Wattmeters can measure from 200 milliwatts to 5 kilowatts, from 160 meters to 6 meters with no slugs!  They displa… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/alpha-4510a-3kw-wattmeter-160m-6m-coverage/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/acom-1010-160-10m-amplifier/”>ACOM 1010 160-10m amplifier

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/acom-1010-160-10m-amplifier/”>ACOM 1010 160-10m amplifier

  FEATURES Easy operation. The plate-load True Resistance Indicator (TRI) is an ACOM innovation that provides quick and precise tuning, typically… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/acom-1010-160-10m-amplifier/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/mtr2005-30-mhz-to-88-mhz/”>MTR2005 –  30 MHz to 88 MHz

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/mtr2005-30-mhz-to-88-mhz/”>MTR2005 – 30 MHz to 88 MHz

The LANDSEC ™ MTR2005 is a 30 MHz to 88 MHz, up to 10 W VHF transceiver for man portable applications FEATURES Automatic own position reporting using… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/mtr2005-30-mhz-to-88-mhz/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/el-az-3d-printed-antenna-rotator-testing/”>EL/AZ 3D Printed Antenna Rotator – Testing !

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“One of the Youtube viewers made a comment a few weeks ago asking about my rotator project. Their comment inspired me to finish it. This project… target=”_blank” href=”https://qrznow.com/el-az-3d-printed-antenna-rotator-testing/” class=”read-more-link”>Read more

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