The Ham Radio Lab

Helping people get on the air and have fun

Mastering the Handheld: A Systematic Guide to Programming Your HT

From Chaos to Control: A Systematic Framework for Handheld Radio Programming

Learn how to research, organize, and program your handheld transceiver (HT) like a pro.

Gearing Up for the Summer and Getting On Air

My Ham Radio Goals for the Year!

Like many of you, the start of Spring (or maybe just a particularly inspiring QSO!) gets me thinking about what I want to achieve in our fantastic hobby. Amateur radio is such a vast playground, and it’s easy to get distracted by all the shiny new things or venerable old boat anchors!, just read a couple of my last posts for details. So going forward, I’m trying to be more focused and intentional on what I want to do and achieve. I’ve set myself three main goals, centered around organization, operation, and exploration.

Getting your First Amateur Radio

Deciding on what Ham Radio you will get first

Learn about the factors to consider when selecting your first ham radio, from budget to intended use, and explore popular choices like HT' or base station's