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.
Recent Posts
AnyTone AT-5555N 10 Meter Radio – 30 Watts
AnyTone AT-5555N GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage: 28.000 to 29.699 Mhz Antenna Impedance: 50 ohm, unbalanced Frequency Control: Digital Phas... Read more
International Space Station Resupply Mission to Carry New ARISS Ham Radio Gear
The scheduled March 7 SpaceX CRS-20 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will include the initial Amateur Radio on the International Space... Read more
HAM RADIO in Friedrichshafen Puts Scouts in the Spotlight
“Radio Scouting — The Adventure of Youth Amateur Radio” is the theme for the 43rd edition of the international Amateur Radio exhibition, HAM RADIO, in... Read more
The New ICOM IC-7610 in operation
Opening and making a QSO with the new ICOM IC-7610 from DX Engineering in Tallmadge Ohio to Grass Valley, California. Tim Duffy, K3LR using the IC-761... Read more
CQ WW SSB – Tracking the assisted trend
Via : CQ WW Blog The CQWW Contest committee is busy working on the 2016 logs. While that is going on, we thought it would be interesting to look at th... Read more
Hamfest Shopping Tips by KB9VBR
“Hamfests, the flea market of the amateur radio world, are part buying expedition and part social affair. Shopping a hamfest can be great way to... Read more
New Videos! ICOM IC 7300
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The September Digital QST
The September Digital QST is our annual Public Service issue and it is available now at http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/arrl/qst_201509/. • Build a mu... Read more
Amateur Radio Volunteers Providing Shelter Communication Support in Tennessee
Amateur Radio volunteers are providing communication support to American Red Cross shelters in Sevier County, Tennessee. Wind-driven flames and embers... Read more
Geomagnetic Storm Watch Remains in Effect
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) says a minor (G1) geomagnetic storm watch remains in effect for April 24-26, due to the continued influe... Read more
New Satellites with Amateur Radio Payloads Launched, Monitored
the AlSat-1N and Pratham satellites, both carrying Amateur Radio payloads, have both been heard and identified following the India Space Research Orga... Read more
The K7RA Solar Update – 03/06/2015
Weakening sunspot activity continues. Average daily sunspot numbers dropped from 59 in the previous seven days to 54.1 during the week of Febru... Read more
Introduction into Theory of Direction Finding
Introduction Applications of direction finding While direction finding for navigation purposes (referred to as cooperative direction finding) is becom... Read more
VK9WA Willis Island – Update
Willis Island November 11 – The team has all arrived safely in Australia, as well as all our gear. Spent a good part of the day procuring the l... Read more
NPOTA Participation Leads to Inaugural Communication Detail for National Park Service
Jeff Dahn, KB3ZUK, of Rockville, Maryland, activated every available NPOTA unit in the Washington, DC, area during the year-long National Parks on the... Read more
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