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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... »
DXWatch.com has been updated
DXWatch.com has been updated »
WSPRnet Propagation Map
WSPRnet Propagation Map. See who can hear whom. »
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. »
FoxClocks add-in for FireFox
FoxClocks is an add-in for FireFox which will show clocks/time from your favorite DX location in the browser status bar. »
Band Conditions Widget
I came across a web widget that among other information will show you the current band conditions and expectations. »
TAPR Selects New Officers
“The TAPR board took the following action with regards to the Board of Director elections. Given that only three nominations were received for the 3 vacancies and that no additional nominations were received at the annual meeting Scott Cowling, WA2DFI, John Koster, W9DDD, and Mark Thompson, WB9QZB have been declared elected.” Read full article here:... »
TAPR is looking for Directors
“TAPR is looking for a few good people to serve. Three to be exact. Each year we elect 3 of the 9 seats on the TAPR Board of Directors. The first step is to nominate candidates. So write up that biographical sketch and submit it!” Read more: http://www.tapr.org/tapr_elections.html »
Don’t know what digital mode you are listening to?
K2NCC has taken the time to record over 30 different digital modes and made a YouTube channel out of them. Frank even has video of the modes so you visually see them. Not sure what mode you are listening to, go to K2NCC Digital Amateur Radio Channel and compare what you are listening to to... »
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