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Aviation Headset Adapter for Yaesu Handheld Radios

I am both a private pilot and and a ham radio operator. In using my ham radio it is sometimes desirable to use headphones to better hear transmissions. Many of the headsets purpose-built for handhelds are expensive, around $100-200 (although good aviation headsets are more expensive). Since I already had an aviation headset, my purpose…

Installing a Diamond K400S Antenna Mount on a 2012 Prius

I am a ham with a handheld radio (HT) and a desire to do emergency volunteer work with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES). My HT transmits 5 watts of power. I have a cheap mag-mount antenna for the car. In the exercises with my local ARES group I had trouble communicating with more distant…

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