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Why Every Ham Radio Operator Should Start Using a YubiKey

Most of us in the ham radio community understand authentication and secure access. We verify callsigns, protect repeater systems, and double-check everything before transmitting.

Online security works the same way — and a YubiKey gives you a physical, almost unbreakable way to secure your digital identity.

Even if it’s not directly ham-radio

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/8/14/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2494-for-friday-august-15th-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2494.mp3

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2493 for Friday, August 8th, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/8/7/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2493-for-friday-august-8th-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/report2493.mp3

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2492 for Friday, August 1st, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/7/31/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2492-for-friday-august-1st-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2492.mp3

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2491 for Friday, July 25th, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/7/24/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2491-for-friday-july-25th-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2491.mp3

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2490 for Friday, July 18th, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/7/17/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2490-for-friday-july-18th-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2490.mp3

https://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-volunteers-serving-during-texas-floods

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/7/10/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2489-for-friday-july-11th-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2489.mp3

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2488 for Friday, July 4th, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/7/3/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2488-for-friday-july-4th-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2488.mp3

I’ve been using the TD-H3 as my daily carry for the past year, and here’s a quick review based on real use:

👍 What I Like:

Compact and durable – fits in the pocket, holds up well

Color screen – bright and easy to read

USB-C charging – super convenient, charges fast anywhere

Battery life – I get 2+ days per charge

Multi-band receive – VHF, UHF, air band, FM, NOAA, etc.

Bluetooth + app programming – makes updates quick and easy

CHIRP support – works great for bulk edits and backups

👎 What Could Be Better:

Scan speed is a bit

If you're tired of programming your radio by hand, check out CHIRP – a free, open-source app that works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

You can:
Program BaoFeng, Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Retevis, and more

Import repeaters, weather, and GMRS channels

Save, edit, and back up your radio settings

Copy/paste frequencies like a spreadsheet

You’ll need a programming cable, but once you’re set up, it makes life way easier.

Download it here:

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