APRS
For those unaware, APRS is the Automatic Packet Reporting System, a VHF packet radio network, primarily on 144.39 MHz in the US and Canada, that is used for tracking moving objects (and people), texting, and a great deal more.
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Hurricane Watch Net Activation Plans [Update]
The Hurricane Watch Net remains at Alert Level 5 – Catastrophic Response Mode. We will remain in continuous operation until further notice. The Hurric... Read more
SmartSDR v1.5.0 is Now Available – FlexRadio Systems
FlexRadio FlexRadio Systems announces the immediate availability of SmartSDR v1.5.0 for the FLEX-6000 Signature Series SDRs which includes the new Wid... Read more
How to Receive Beautiful Images of the Earth Directly From Space | GOES-15,16,17 and Himawari 8 HRIT
“In the fall of 2016 I saw my first rocket launch and little did I know that the satellite on that rocket would come to shape and fill my though... Read more
Students allowed to use amateur radio
Austrian national amateur radio society ÖVSV reports the Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology granted Martin Rafenstein OE3RQA an exceptio... Read more
Elecraft KPA500 Compact 160-6 M Solid State Amplifier
500+ Watts in a compact package the size of the Elecraft K3. We are proud to introduce the KPA500: A 500-watt solid-state amp that inte... Read more
Yaesu FTM-100DR Wires-X Portable Digital Node + Firmware Update
“You can now use your Yaesu FTM-100DR, FTM-400DR and the F2DR as a Wires-X hotspot (PDN) or IP radio without buying the HRI-200 or another C4FM... Read more
Super LY4A
LY4A View to dream land 3el 80m Fullsize yagi 27m boom, 160m 1/4 GP 42m height, 6el 20m yagi 21m boom 4el 20m fixed to east, 3el 20m fixed to EU, 4... Read more
Broadcaster Jamie Dupree, NS3T, Receives Radio & Television Correspondents’ Association Career Achievement Award
The Radio & TV Correspondents’ Association (RTCA) has honored Cox Media Group Senior Washington Correspondent Jamie Dupree, NS3T, with its 2018 Ca... Read more
France Stands its Ground on 144 – 146 MHz Aeronautical Mobile Sharing Proposal
A French “annex” to its proposal to have the Aeronautical Mobile Service (AMS) share 144 – 146 with Amateur Radio doubles down on that country’s deter... Read more
The K7RA Solar Update
The quiet sun continues, with still another week passing with zero sunspots. For 33 days in a row, no sunspot activity, as of Thursday, June 20. So fa... Read more
The Amateur Radio Parity Act: Separating Fact from Fiction
Dispelling misunderstandings and misinformation concerning the Amateur Radio Parity Act presently under consideration in the United States Congress. T... Read more
Pitcairn Island DXpedition – October 2019
Pitcairn Island First and foremost, we want this to be fun. Fun for everyone. Work us on as many bands and modes as you like, share your QSO accompl... Read more
ANYTONE AT-779UV – Dual Band Mini Mobile Radio
The Anytone AT-779UV Dual band Mobile radio is a compact rugged 25 watt mobile radio Factory pre-programmed with the Moonraker code plug including all... Read more
Joining the Portable Ham Radio Box and the Power Box together into a complete system
As you know I’ve been working on a series of highly portable, field going Ham radio boxes and the portable power boxes to juice them with. This articl... Read more
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