Tag: radio

Amateur Radio in Space Pioneer Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL, SK
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Amateur Radio in Space Pioneer Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL, SK

Owen Garriott The US astronaut who pioneered the use of Amateur Radio to make contacts from space — Owen K. Garriott, W5LFL — died April…

World Amateur Radio Day 2019 Marks International Amateur Radio Union Founding
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World Amateur Radio Day 2019 Marks International Amateur Radio Union Founding

Thursday, April 18, is World Amateur Radio Day (WARD), this year marking the 94th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU), founded in Paris…

NEW – The Devon CB Radio DX Group
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NEW – The Devon CB Radio DX Group

Yet another new UK CB radio group has popped up on Facebook, this time to promote activity in the Devon and West Country areas. They…

ARRL President Commends Amateur Radio’s Volunteer Public Service Role during National Volunteer Week
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ARRL President Commends Amateur Radio’s Volunteer Public Service Role during National Volunteer Week

ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, is using the occasion of National Volunteer Week, April 7 – 13, to highlight Amateur Radio’s role in helping the…

Amateur Radio Sessions Set for 2019 National Hurricane Conference
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Amateur Radio Sessions Set for 2019 National Hurricane Conference

Amateur Radio will again be represented at the 2019 National Hurricane Conference, April 22 – 25 in New Orleans. “Improving Hurricane Preparedness” is the traditional conference…

Intro to SmartSDR V3 – Flex Radio
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Intro to SmartSDR V3 – Flex Radio

An introduction to SmartSDR V3 and multiFLEX operation. New to Version 3 multiFLEX – connect to the radio from more than one client New BandSettings…

Additional Amateur Radio-Related Petitions Now Open for Comment
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Additional Amateur Radio-Related Petitions Now Open for Comment

The FCC has placed three Amateur Radio-related Petitions for Rule Making (PRMs) on public notice and has invited comments. Jerry Oxendine, K4KWH, of Gastonia, North Carolina, wants…

50 fine for using illegal radio transmitter on police channels
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$2250 fine for using illegal radio transmitter on police channels

New Zealand’s RSM report a Tauranga man was fined $2250 in the Tauranga District Court for offences relating to the possession and use of unlicensed…

Introduction to the IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT Radio
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Introduction to the IC-SAT100 Satellite PTT Radio

Video introduction from Icom Inc. to the IC-SAT100 which is Icom’s first Satellite PTT handheld radio that uses the Iridium satellite communication network. Unlike satellite…

ARISS Seeks Hosts for Ham Radio Contacts with Space Station Crew Members
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ARISS Seeks Hosts for Ham Radio Contacts with Space Station Crew Members

Starting on April 1, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) will accept applications from US schools, museums, science centers, and community youth organizations…

Flex Radio, SmartLink Demo and Intro to MultiFlex
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Flex Radio, SmartLink Demo and Intro to MultiFlex

“This will be a multi-part video that was recorded at Flex Radio HQ in Austin Texas, March of 2019. SmartLink version 3, featuring MultiFlex, is…

Riecco i “Marconi Radio Days”
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Riecco i “Marconi Radio Days”

Il ruolo di uno dei mezzi di comunicazione di massa più popolari e conosciuti, la radio, al tempo dell’iperconnettività, della trasformazione digitale e delle nuove…

So Now What? The New Ham Radio Starter Pack [ Podcast ]
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So Now What? The New Ham Radio Starter Pack [ Podcast ]

 A look at the types of equipment that new hams need to get started on their amateur radio journey, and the importance of doing…

IARU Represents Amateur Radio at WRC-19 Preparatory Meeting
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IARU Represents Amateur Radio at WRC-19 Preparatory Meeting

The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) represented the interests of the Amateur and Amateur-Satellite Services in Geneva at last month’s second Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM)…

Canadian Amateur Radio Interference Case Adjudicated
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Canadian Amateur Radio Interference Case Adjudicated

Interference from what ISED, Canada’s telecommunications regulator, called an individual “operating an Amateur Radio station without proper authorization and was known to insult, threaten and impersonate…

Canada’s Amateur Radio Population Showing Continued Growth
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Canada’s Amateur Radio Population Showing Continued Growth

According to Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) President Glenn MacDonell, VE3XRA, Amateur Radio in Canada grew by 1,758 new licensees in 2018 — the largest…

Yaesu FT2DR Ham Radio Review. Is it better the second time around?
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Yaesu FT2DR Ham Radio Review. Is it better the second time around?

“Welcome to my review of the Yaesu FT2/DR. A dual band analog fusion APRS transceiver. The first time I used this radio it was a…

Programming your DMR radio from scratch – Noobs Guide!

Video:YouTube/DigiHam Programming your shiny new DMR radio can be a bit of a headache, this video runs through the basics of how to do it…..

Onwa Argo 300 CB Radio Review
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Onwa Argo 300 CB Radio Review

Video:YouTube/M0OGY Looking like the good old Amstrad 901 UKFM CB, this radio has a few hidden goodies inside…. Dave takes a look at the Onwa…

Amateur Radio Volunteers Activate Following California Flooding
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Amateur Radio Volunteers Activate Following California Flooding

Amateur Radio volunteers with the Sonoma County, California, Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) rallied to assist in February after heavy rain led to flooding in the…

New Book, Energy Choices for the Radio Amateur, Now Shipping
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New Book, Energy Choices for the Radio Amateur, Now Shipping

Revolutionary changes are taking place in the way we produce and consume power for our homes, transportation, and the technology that we use every day….

Some Stormy Seas for Competitive Sailors Using HF Amateur Radio
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Some Stormy Seas for Competitive Sailors Using HF Amateur Radio

The sorts of rules regulating the degree of outside assistance allowed in ham radio contesting also apply in other endeavors. An Estonian skipper was recently…

FCC Enforcement Actions Against Pirate Radio by Location
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FCC Enforcement Actions Against Pirate Radio by Location

This map tracks the Enforcement Bureau’s efforts to shut down pirate stations and take aggressive enforcement action against the operators and those who assist them….

UK CB Radio Sideband Action

Video:YouTube/Fred In The Shed 2 Some great SSB action on the 305 net in Southern England……(Delboy????? There’s an imposter out there!)

Retevis RT52 Dual Band DMR Radio
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Retevis RT52 Dual Band DMR Radio

“The newest Dual Band DMR HT from Retevis is the RT-52. With a dark screen and white fonts, this radio has a unique look from…