As a dedicated ham radio enthusiast, I’ve experimented with a range of microphones with my Yaesu FT-710 and FT-991a, but the PR-22 Heil Ham Radio Microphone has quickly become my go-to choice. Paired with a generic mixer, a Heil FS-3 Foot Pedal, and the Heil CC1-XLR-YM adapter, this microphone consistently delivers outstanding performance. One of […]
A frequent issue when setting up FT8 or other digital modes on the FT-710 or FT-991a is the lack of audio output or power output during transmission. Beyond the usual soundcard settings within the software, one common problem is that the audio device’s sample rate and bit depth are set too high (e.g., DVD Quality). […]
Recently, I got my hands on an FT-991A, which I’ve been enjoying for 2m/70cm nets and similar activities. While experimenting, I stumbled upon a local repeater using Fusion technology. Intrigued, I decided to give it a try and considered using my hotspot for the connection. My existing setup featured an older MMDVM hotspot running on […]