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Hamming on the Cutting Edge
Next month, the folks on the cutting edge of ham radio hold their annual meet to show-and-tell what they are doing out there on that edge. The 29th annual ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC) occurs on September 24-26, 2010 neear Portland, Oregon, so it is not too early to make your plans to attend... »
Send APRS Messages via HF PSK and GMSK
In the APRS realm, there is something new afoot on the other side of the pond: the Cross Country Wireless APRS Messenger. This software that provides the means of originating an APRS message on VHF and have it transmitted on HF using PSK (Phase Shift Keying) or GMSK (Gaussian Minimum Shift Keying), specifically PSK-63... »
K7QO talks about CW
Chuck (KQUO) talks about CW and his classic books in CW. »
Georgia gets funding for statewide D-STAR network
Georgia gets funding for statewide D-STAR network John Davis WB4QDX reports that $165,000 in Federal funding has been secured by Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) to complete the statewide Georgia D-STAR network. »
DXWatch.com has been updated
DXWatch.com has been updated »
WSPRnet Propagation Map
WSPRnet Propagation Map. See who can hear whom. »
ARES using D-STAR
In this video they show how you can use D-Star to move computer files around from one computer to another. »
WD0AKX 10 Meter Beacon
See the WD0AKX 10 Meter Beacon. »
Create a univeral radio interface
All of the various digital modes out there require some sort of interface to your soundcard. Most of these interfaces use the serial port (RS-232) for keying, or some of the newer "Rig-blaster" interfaces can do provide that over a USB connection in the absence of traditional com ports on the newer computers. »
Do you have a dirty microphone?
When was the last time you cleaned your microphone? »
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