AMSAT-NA reports that Mark Pisani, KK6OTJ, and Jerry Rogers, W8LR, are claiming a new distance record for their February 1 APRS message packet contact during a pass of the International Space Station (ISS). The distance was 3,089 kilometers (approximately 1,915 miles), establishing a new distance record for the ISS digipeater. — Thanks to AMSAT News Service via Mark Pisani, KK6OTJ
Steve Hedgecock M0SHQ sending Packet Radio to the ISS
VHF
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
How to Easily Add a Channel on the BaoFeng Handheld Radio (without a PC)
Walk-through steps for manually programming the BaoFeng handheld radios. Easily program your BaoFeng for Repeater or Simplex Channels along with addin... Read more
Promotion video of ICOM IP730D/IP740D
The IP730D series is an innovative hybrid IP radio with licensed professional radio mode for local and nationwide communications. Read more
Amateur Radio Guide to Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) by W2XAB
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News
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USA Amateur Radio Band Plan [ HQ ]
USA Amateur Radio Band Plan Download very nice Band Plan made by ICOM : 2013_BandPlan Read more
MAJOR MILESTONES IN MEETING OF THE EXPEDITION TEAM, SUPPORTERS, AND VESSEL SKIPPER
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Antenna
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DK7ZB based, especially recalculated for armateur sattelites use – 146 and 437 MHz. Cross-Band Yagi The antenna is designed mainly for co... Read more
New Antenna Uses Saltwater and Plastic to Steer Radio Beams
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Pro-Loop Antenna Kits – ZMXloop
Basic HF kit 1M Diameter loop model ZMXMLA1 The main loop 1M size the feed ring and insulator. This suits shortwave listeners and amateur radio. Basi... Read more
Introducing the SteppOut Vertical High-performance 1/4-wave HF Antenna From 14 to 30 Mhz By Bill, AA4BQ
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