Red River Radio Amateurs

Even in today’s world we still need people that … know morsecode. Because when all things fail we will go back to the basics. Morsecode is that basic thing in communication. You can do it with very simple equipment or no equipment at all as long as you know the language.

This video—from the NSA Youtube Channel—shows a great antenna and a way of direction finding from the cold war era. It also features the importance of morsecode in the military, even today. Although the video is 5 years old it still is relevant.

KB9VBR counts down his ten most watched ham radio videos of 2025. Did your favorite make the list?

I traveled to North Texas for Christmas. This is the ham radio gear I brought and how I packed it to get past TSA without any problems.

If you want to truly level up your HF station, you can’t rely on luck, power, or wishful thinking. HF success comes from understanding how every part of your station works together. In this video, we break down the Five Pillars of HF Operation — the core fundamentals every HF operator should master to work more DX, improve signal quality, and get more out of the bands.

Whether you’re a new General class or a seasoned HF veteran, this guide will help you understand the why behind the what of HF radio.

Are PoC Radios the Future of Communications?

Will they replace Ham Radio and GMRS?