LoRA Gateway IdeeTron Lorank8
Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
Testing IdeeTron Lorank8 for LoRaWAN with ham radio transmissions. Assessing compatibility, interference, and planning permanent setup. Follow the experimentation and integration into the Almelo Community page
A Comparative Study of APRS Tracks with 1W and 100mW LoRa Trackers
Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
Exploring LoRaWAN Range, comparing the performance of 1Watt and 100mW LoRa trackers on daily commute. Analyzing APRS tracks, beacon statistics, and visual comparisons to uncover insights and surprises in the world of long-range wireless communication.
APRS via LoRa
Technical Reference/LoRa and LoRaWan
Website maintained by a group of amateur radio operators who would like to bring APRS via LoRa to OMs. Try it out, participate in the development of new iGates, trackers or write a documentation for a software/firmware
DragonOS Focal
Software/Linux/Linux Distributions
DragonOS is a linux distribution dedicate to Software Defined Radio. It leverages the portability, security, and power of Lubuntu Linux as a delivery package and operating environment for a pre-installed suite of the most powerful and accessible open source SDR software. DragonOS has verified support for a range of inexpensive and powerful SDR hardware, including RTL-SDR, HackRF One, LimeSDR, BladeRF, and many others.
Baofeng UV5R TRRS Adapter
Technical Reference/Sound Card Radio Interfacing
A tiny board, which allows a smartphone or similiar device to connect to the Baofeng UV5R radio via a TRRS audio connector. It allows for connecting the radio to a software TNC app such as APRSDroid or PocketPacket. Solder on the components, solder on the cables, then provide some stress relief, (I use solid-core wire and heat shrink tubing), and you can use your UV5R with your smartphone for APRS on the cheap.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2348
Hambook for Windows, Motorola Programming Software CPS Radio, FT-817 Robust Power Connection, GEARS, Hamlog.online, TX6D Tahiti DXPedition,
ARRL Audio News December 15, 2023
ARRL Audio News December 15, 2023
Student-Led ARISS Contact a Success
A student-led contact with astronauts through the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program was a great success that earned significant media attention. On Monday, December 11, students at Harbor Creek High School in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, used amateur radio to talk with Astronaut Andreas Mogensen, KG5GCZ. The students are part of the Advanced Technologies Group, KC3S...
2024 ARRL National Convention to be at Hamvention
ARRL and Hamvention® have announced that Hamvention will host the 2024 ARRL National Convention, May 17, 18, and 19 at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio. Hamvention is the world's largest annual gathering of radio amateurs and has been sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) since 1952. "We are pleased to unveil our 2024 logo and theme," announced 2024 Hamvention Gen...
Baluns and Ferrites Basics
Antennas/Baluns
Unlock the secrets of RF signal optimization in a presentation covering Balun essentials, diverse types, SWR Analyzer checks, revealing results, Ferrite impedance measurements, and practical applications on feeders and house conductors.
Tassie Scanner
Internet and Radio/Live streaming
Scanner live streaming for North and North East of Tasmania.
2m Slim Jim portable antenna for SOTA
Antennas/Slim Jim
Construct a portable 2m Slim Jim antenna for improved HT signal quality. Utilizing 450 ohm ladder line, the design offers flexibility, durability, and easy deployment. Tuning tips and mounting options enhance its efficiency in handheld transceiver communications
CQ DX World Map
DX Resources/DX Maps
A large CQ Zones World Map in Jpeg format.
Greencube (IO-117) Guide to Setup, Software and Operation
Operating Modes/Satellites/CubeSats
Explore the detailed setup, essential software, and operational nuances for Greencube (IO-117), a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite with a 70cm digipeater, offering DX possibilities for amateur radio enthusiasts. From antenna configurations to software choices, this guide covers everything for a successful Greencube experience.
WRC-23 Reaches Acceptable Conclusion on 23-centimeter Issue
AllScan
Software/Internet Linking
AllScan is a free and open-source web app for AllStar nodes that provides Favorites Management features, AllStarLink Stats integration, and connection monitoring and control functions.
Shows your favorites in a Dashboard summary table with Keyed status, Connected Node count and other statistics.
Continually scans the status of each favorite using ASL's Stats API data showing which favorites are active and have recently been active.
Allows favorites to be connected with a single click (optionally automatically disconnecting any currently connected nodes first).
Allows the Favorites Table to be sorted by Node#, Name, Description, Location, etc.
Favorites can be added/deleted simply by entering the node# and clicking a button.
These features finally give AllStar nodes similar memory management and scan capabilities that analog radios have had for decades. AllScan is mobile-friendly and optimized for ease of use on both small and large screens. AllScan follows the latest web development standards, with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS cleanly partitioned, runs on both ASL and HamVOIP, and is very easy to install, configure, and update.
Scan and Showcase Your QSL Cards
DX Resources/QSLing/QSL Galleries
Author proves a swift and enjoyable method for scanning and exhibiting cherished QSL cards in the shack.
Scanning each QSL card and displaying them.
A Modern Solution for Scanning and Showcasing Your Favorite QSL Cards
National Radio Club (NRC)
Shortwave Radio/Clubs
The NRC Archives feature past DX News and DX Audio Service publications, offering a glimpse into the "Heyday" of BCB DX. Subscribe to DX News for essential information, 20 bulletins annually, and membership privileges with discounted NRC products. New visitors can download a free sample copy of DX News
T32TT Log Online
DX Resources/Logs
T32TT East Kiribati, Christmas Island Log Search provided by clublog. This is 2 man activity from 6m to 160m
Michigan Mighty Mite – QRP CW Transmitter
Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers
Michigan Mighty Mite is a QRPP CW transmitter that is easy to built, with a rated power from 200mW to 800mW.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2347
Yagi Antenna Design by G4CQM, Remote Power and SWR Meter Project, Setup Packetradio on a Raspberry Pi, LoRa-APRS-iGate, V6 DXpedition Micronesia,
ARRL Audio News December 8, 2023
ARRL Audio News December 8, 2023
Bandwidth Limits Replace Symbol Rates on the HF Bands, Other Bands Open for Comment
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published new rules adopted last month that replace the symbol rate restrictions on the HF bands with a bandwidth limit of 2.8 kHz. The new rules go into effect January 8, 2024. The bands and band segments affected by the rules change are those authorized for data transmission between 160 and 10 meters, exclusive of 60 meters (where no change was made)...
IARU and ARRL Attending WRC-23 in Dubai, UAE
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23) began November 20 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and will continue through December 15, 2023. During WRC-23, the ITU's 193 sovereign Member States, each with one equal vote, will address items on a formal agenda in an effort to reach consensus on revisions to the ITU Radio Regulations, the interna...
ARRL Teachers Institute Grad Prepares Students for Ham Radio Contact with Astronaut
ARRL celebrates the success of an ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology graduate. The skills learned in the Teachers Institute (TI) have led to a school having an amazing opportunity using amateur radio. On Monday, December 11, 2023, students at Harbor Creek Senior High School in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, will host an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. A...
Hamcommunity Links
Internet and Radio/Directories
The Ham Community WebLinks Directory is a curated collection of amateur radio link. It is designed for members to share exceptionally useful websites. Contributions follow guidelines, moderated by community moderators.
New Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released Effective July 1, 2024
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has released the 2024 - 2028 Extra-Class FCC Element 4 Question Pool and Syllabus to the public. The new Extra-Class Question Pool is effective from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028. The 2024 - 2028 pool is available as a Microsoft Word document and as a PDF. The 10 graphics required for the new ...
VOTA Red Badges On The Air Event December 17
2023 has been a fun operating year for ARRL’s Year of the Volunteers with the Volunteers On the Air (VOTA) event. To help members boost their VOTA point totals, ARRL is hosting a Red Badges on the Air activity on December 17, 2023, from 1500 - 2100 UTC. The objective of the event is to provide an opportunity for VOTA participants to work more ARRL officers and elected officials, such as Directo...
Smart SO2R Antenna Switcher: A DIY Solution
Technical Reference/Arduino
In pursuit of enhanced station efficiency, the author describes crafting an Arduino-based smart antenna switcher for an SO2R setup. Faced with manual antenna switching challenges during contests, the project utilizes a Logos Electromechanical 4x4 Driver Shield and a Power Screw shield for seamless functionality. Despite its raw appearance, the automatic switcher proves indispensable in contest scenarios, prompting considerations for future improvements and standardization of station control protocols.
NCVEC Question Pool Committee Removes Two General-Class License Questions
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has removed two General-class license questions. Pursuant to the November 13, 2023, FCC rule change to remove symbol rate restrictions on amateur radio digital emissions (http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-hails-fcc-action-to-remove-symbol-rate-restrictions), the QPC of the NCVEC has deleted two question...
ARDC and ARRL Announce $2.1 Million for the Next Generation of Amateur Radio
Pititico CW Transceiver
Radio Equipment/HF Transceivers
Pititico CW QRPP transceiver designed by PY2OHH. One of the smallest and simplest transceivers designed around a 2N2222 transistor.
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2346
Introduction to HF - Aerials, Low-Viz Rain Gutter Antenna Mount, A 2 meter band-pass cavity using surplus Heliax, Eggbeater Mobile Antenna, Ham Imports - Your guide to Chinese ham radios, SWLog, Fully automatic antenna switch project, Quisk,
KEYERduino low-cost Arduino project
Technical Reference/Arduino/Morse Code
A low-cost Arduino project expanding on the button tutorial, where three inputs act as "buttons" generating Morse code on a WOTDUINO. This keyer, costing around £4, offers learning potential and hints at more complex ham radio applications.
International Radio Club of America
Shortwave Radio/Clubs
Established in 1964, IRCA is a dedicated club focused on the pastime of tuning into distant stations on the AM broadcast band (510-1720 kHz). The club's official publication, DX Monitor, is released 35 times annually. It is published weekly from October to March, twice in September and April, and monthly from May to August. DX Monitor includes members' loggings, articles covering radio stations, receiver reviews, technical pieces, DX tips, and other content of relevance to Broadcast Band DX enthusiasts. Additionally, IRCA is affiliated with ANARC.
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