Posts

A look at the Heil PR-781 dynamic cardioid microphone for ham radio -- presence boost, cardioid pattern, gain setup, and pairing with the RodeCaster Video S.

A deep look at the Elecraft KX3 — receiver performance, roofing filters, portable power, the PX3 panadapter, and why it works as both a field and shack radio.

A look at the Cessna T182T Turbo Skylane with Garmin G1000 NXi and GFC 700 autopilot — flap limits, turbo engine management, oxygen use, and high-altitude performance.

How the RODE RodeCaster Video S handles podcast production, ham radio audio interfacing, simultaneous YouTube and Twitch streaming, and NDI wireless video from an iPhone.

A deep dive into the 2026 Ford Ranger Raptor's 4x4 system, locking differentials, and FOX 2.5 Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks — the hardware that makes it genuinely capable off-road.

A thorough, to-the-point guide to STP, RSTP, and MSTP — covering root bridge election, port roles, convergence, and practical config tips like PortFast and BPDU Guard.

A look at the legendary Yaesu FT-817 — the all-band, all-mode QRP portable that's been enabling SOTA, POTA, and field operations since 2001.

How the Milesight VS370 radar presence sensor beats traditional PIR motion sensors for triggering lights in a workshop or ham shack.

A look at the Cessna 152 — the two-seat trainer that's taught more pilots to fly than almost any other aircraft in history.

A look at the Yaesu FT-847, the classic all-mode transceiver that covers HF through 70cm and has real satellite duplex capability built in.