Area Repeater List (.xlsx)
Sub-QRP WSPR Magic
The following artcile appeared in the July 2023 Communicator club newsletter and was submitted by Tom K7ONE. Print the Article
Yeasu FT-818ND Programming
Yeasu FT-818ND I recently purchased a Yeasu FT-818ND. I finally got a few VHF & a few UHF channels programmed into the radio. But, I had difficulty with the VFOs, as I do not think the instructions were very clear. I finally figured out how to setup the memory locations in a way that allow …
Amatuer Radio Training Programs
As amateur (ham) radio entered its 2nd century of existance in the early 2010’s the wonder of the Internet, YouTube, and online Learning Management Systems (LMS) that were available for training opportunites grew exponentially. Most of us rapidly adopted these new learning technologies and now distance learning has made its way into every facet of …
6 Meter Loop
A 6 Meter Magnetic Bicycle Wheel? by Tom Babcock, KN4ONE I’ve been intrigued with the magnetic loop antenna for some time, but have always been leery of the narrow bandwidth. With the opening of the 6 meter band I was in need of a 6M antenna because my EFHW does not cover 6M. Since I …
AREDN Mesh General Info
This amateur radio operator developed and supported microwave data network solution for emergency response has its own website with information about the service, documentation, and software downloads. <arednmesh.org> They have published a easy to read and understand Beginners Guide to AREDN <read it>
Use Baofeng or Anytone HT with WinLink
Tom, KN4ONE has designed a way to use either the Boafeng or Anyton HT for interfacing with the WinLink software on your computer. Tom’s design midifies a standard Kenwood style HT connector for this purpose using the following procedure:
AREDN Mesh Network
The AREDN® acronym stands for “Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network” and it provides a way for Amateur Radio operators to create high-speed ad hoc Data Networks for use in Emergency and service-oriented communications. The system uses off-the-shelf, commercial WiFi equipment and standard routers and switches that have had their Firmware replaced with AREDN Firmware that …
Alternate Coils for the Iota Antenna.
Prepared by Tom Babcock, KN4ONE