I went looking for different ways to use AllStar repeaters from the comfort of my home, and it seems to be lacking any kind of dedicated client for Linux, let alone something for iPhone or the web.
Does everyone just set up a hotspot/node and operate that way? I’m thrilled about a diy project, but I was surprised there wasn’t a straight forward way to just connect via software like EchoLink.
Reading the wikipedia article on microwave ovens and found this sentence in the part describing the frequencies they use:
"The third, centered on 433.92 MHz, is a narrow band that would require expensive equipment to generate sufficient power without creating interference outside the band, and is only available in some countries"
You know what this means? With a big enough amplifier, you could cook your food with a Baofeng.
What saddens me is so many hams think a dipole is best because it presents a "perfect match" of 50ohms. Wrong. A dipole is roughly 72 ohms if you are lucky and wildly different depending on height and structures nearby.
Yagi antennas are even worse depending on the design and often need an antenna tuner hidden at the antenna. Get the lowest loss feedline you can use and don't feel guilty about the tuner in the shack.
Sent some emails today looking for a local tower rigger to fix my busted 6m beam... Hopefully the rigger who put it up in the first place is still in the business. Also sent an email looking for a replacement piece from the 6m beam manufacturer..]
I love the cherry picker idea! If only I knew someone with a cherry picker who could help! 🙂
Now that's fascinating. While everyone's talking about all the active #Solar activity, I just worked PJ2/W4IPC on 28.012.1 MHz CW. #AmateurRadio#HamRadio
What do you guys use for audio routing on linux? Since my radio is already connected to my computer for rig control, I want to route its audio to and from my bluetooth headset that is connected to the same computer. It's an FT-991A that can send and receive audio through its USB port, so no crazy cabling tricks should be necessary.
May the 4th was with me. The FORCE was strong with this one as the bands were awful again as expected with approaching storms. Hot, muggy and steamy weather on Kentucky Derby Day in Louisville, KY. #amateurradio#Hamradio#pota#parksontheair
For one day only this week, York ground station was active, running two satellite workshops with my MA students. Both were entirely successful, having involved some of the most complex and lengthy prep I've ever done for a single activity. A lot of hard work, time, and energy well rewarded with some great images and curious questions. An actual teaching win!
Passes from NOAA 19, 18, and 15 all shown here, plus double-X antenna