In the late 1970s and early 1980s, factory-installed CB radios became a staple in many vehicles, reflecting a unique cultural ...

The magnetic loop antenna is a familiar sight in radio amateur circles as a means to pack a high performance HF antenna into ...

A VHF serves as an essential safety item, and can also help anglers privately share fishing information. Jim Hendricks If you haven't purchased a marine VHF radio lately, you might not know that today ...

If you haven’t purchased a marine VHF radio lately, you might not know that today’s VHF units include a multitude of advanced built-in or optional features—in addition to voice communication—that ...

I love radio, particularly when it bleeds into signals intelligence. Since the onset of the sweeping power grid blackouts across the Iberian Peninsula and into Western Europe, I’ve been surfing the ...

Looking at gasoline prices today, it’s hard to believe that there was a time when 75 cents a gallon seemed outrageous. But that’s the way it was in the 70s, and when it tripped over a dollar, things ...

In this video, we’ll be comparing 6 Handheld VHF Marine Radios that are designed for different kinds of users. Not only will we take build quality into consideration, but also unique selling features, ...

Sam Fortescue tests some of the best handheld VHF radios on the market… A VHF radio is a staple on almost any boat’s equipment list and a legal requirement in the UK for boats over 45ft. For sheer ...

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