Monday, 20 April 2026

The zBitx v2 Has Arrived: Efficiency, Built-in EFHW, and a Wi-Fi Revolution

The zBitx v2 Has Arrived: Efficiency, Built-in EFHW, and a Wi-Fi Revolution: Discover the zBitx v2 by Ashhar Farhan (VU2ESE). Explore new hardware features like the built-in EFHW transformer, LDMOS power amplifier, and user interface.

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Khanfar Spectrum Analyzer: A Free RTL-SDR Tool Suite Worth Knowing

Khanfar Spectrum Analyzer: A Free RTL-SDR Tool Suite Worth Knowing: A detailed look at the Khanfar Spectrum Analyzer free RTL-SDR tools covering real-time FFT, wideband scanning, CFAR , IQ recording, and radio direction finding

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Build a Simple FM Band Transmitter Circuit

Build a Simple FM Band Transmitter Circuit: This simple FM band Transmitter circuit offers an excellent starting point for beginners can build this transmitter using common electronic components.

Want to build an FM transmitter from scratch? 🎙️📡

This simple circuit uses a single 2N2222A transistor and a 9V battery to create a functional FM band broadcaster. A great weekend project for learning about tank circuits and frequency modulation!

Schematic and build guide: https://vu3dxr.in/build-a-simple-fm-band-transmitter-circuit/

Mini FM Radio Transmitter

Mini FM Radio Transmitter: FM Radio Transmitter takes your voice from a microphone and turns it into a r signal. Then, this radio signal can be picked up by any standard FM radio nearby.

Build your own tiny radio station! 🎙️📡

This Mini FM Radio Transmitter circuit is a great way to learn about oscillators, tank circuits, and RF modulation. Simple components, 9V powered, and easy to tune.

Details and schematic here: https://vu3dxr.in/mini-fm-radio-transmitter/

Monday, 13 April 2026

DIY Moxon Rectangle Beam Antenna for 10m, 15m, and 20m Bands

DIY Moxon Rectangle Beam Antenna for 10m, 15m, and 20m Bands: Master the DIY Moxon Rectangle Beam antenna. Detailed guide on dimensions, design, and calculations for 14MHz, 21MHz, and 28MHz ham radio bands.

Sunday, 12 April 2026

Meshtastic Ham Radio Guide: LoRa Mesh Networking for Emergency and Everyday Use

If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Meshtastic but aren't sure how it fits into the Amateur Radio world, this comprehensive guide from VU3DXR is a must-read.

While some dismiss it as just for "preppers," hams worldwide are leveraging LoRa (Long Range) technology to build self-healing, infrastructure-independent mesh networks.

What’s inside the guide:The Tech: How LoRa achieves incredible range below the noise floor. ✅ The Hardware: A look at the T-Beam, Heltec, and RAK WisBlock. ✅ Meshtastic vs. APRS: Why Meshtastic is winning in areas with low infrastructure (like India). ✅ Ham Compliance: How to stay legal (callsign ID, disabling encryption, and frequency selection).

Whether you're in a disaster-prone area or just love experimenting with digital modes, it's time to see what LoRa can do for your shack.

📖 Read the full guide here: https://vu3dxr.in/meshtastic-ham-radio-guide-lora-mesh-networking-for-hams/


Friday, 10 April 2026

Thursday, 9 April 2026

Low Height Loop Antenna : A 40-6 Meter Powerhouse for Modern Hams

Low Height Loop Antenna : A 40-6 Meter Powerhouse for Modern Hams: Boost HF performance with the Low Height Loop Antenna. Cover 40m–6m using 4m masts and a symmetrical ATU. Ideal for quiet reception and multi-band versatility.

Tuesday, 7 April 2026

Thursday, 2 April 2026

VHF DXing Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Tropospheric Ducting for Radio Hams

VHF DXing Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Tropospheric Ducting for Radio Hams: Discover secrets of tropospheric ducting for VHF DXing. This guide covers temperature inversions, weather maps strategies to master long-distance propagation.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Master Ham Radio Guides & Tutorials

Master Ham Radio Guides & Tutorials: This page brings together in‑depth Ham Radio guides, tutorials, and how‑to articles from DXR Electronics Bits—covering SDR, DRM, propagation, digital modes,