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2000-Mile Record-Setting Radio Frequency Contact Made on 433 Mhz

Posted by themoralone on Tuesday November 17, 2020 @10:16AM
from the k0lwc.com dept.

http://k0lwc.com/nearly-2000-mile-record-setting-contact-on-433mhz-in-south-atlantic/

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Ham Radio Operators Now Have Dedicated VoIP 'Bat Phones'

Posted by themoralone on Sunday November 15, 2020 @03:27PM
from the youtube.com dept.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMr9a_6CuNE

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RF Enthusiasts Rejoice – Solar Cycle 25 Has Officially Begun

Posted by themoralone on Thursday November 12, 2020 @11:13AM
from the k0lwc.com dept.

http://k0lwc.com/solar-cycle-25-has-officially-begun/

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FCC Set to Take Away Another Ham Radio Band in 2021

Posted by themoralone on Thursday October 22, 2020 @02:54PM
from the k0lwc.com dept.

http://k0lwc.com/fcc-will-take-away-another-ham-band-in-2021/

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Re:Details on the Ham Radio Equipment Being Used on the ISS on Tuesday September 15, 2020 @05:53PM (#24487157)

The D700 was not very operational as they didn't think it through very well. Cooling was an issue as was the software loaded on. Lots of bugs. This new IORS discussed in the article addresses much of that. What has been working tirelessly are the two Ericcson HTs.

Re:Details on the Ham Radio Equipment Being Used on the ISS on Tuesday September 15, 2020 @02:28PM (#24484840)

That's awesome!

Details on the Ham Radio Equipment Being Used on the ISS

Posted by themoralone on Tuesday September 15, 2020 @01:53PM
from the k0lwc.com dept.

http://k0lwc.com/new-ham-radio-onboard-the-iss-is-on-the-air/

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