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Modern Amateur Radio Hobby – An Introduction

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By: Tomas NW7US
27 June 2024 at 19:47
This video is an introduction to an international public-service and technology hobby known as β€˜amateur radio’ (or β€˜ham radio’). Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication. The term β€œamateur” is used to […]

Modern Amateur Radio Hobby – An Introduction

βœ‡AmateurRadio.com
By: Tomas NW7US
27 June 2024 at 19:47
This video is an introduction to an international public-service and technology hobby known as β€˜amateur radio’ (or β€˜ham radio’). Amateur radio (also called ham radio) describes the use of radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication. The term β€œamateur” is used to […]

Marine Radiofax Weather Charts Via Shortwave Radio – WEFAX

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By: Tomas NW7US
16 June 2024 at 00:53
Weather out over oceans?Β  That, and more. More than international broadcast stations and amateur radio operators exist on the shortwave radio spectrum.Β  For instance, any non-broadcast signal that is not amateur radio is often lumped together into a category known as Utility Radio, abbreviated, UTE.Β  To dig deeper into UTE activity, you could check out […]

The Starlink Constellation

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By: Bill Meara
20 June 2024 at 11:00


Pretty amazing, I think.Β  They have 6,000 of them up there now, and more to come.Β  They burn in every five years so there is a constant opportunity to improve and upgrade.Β  Β I think they went with Low Earth Orbit to minimize latency and optimize for gaming.Β Β 

You can get a live display and more info here:Β Β https://www.heavens-above.com/StarLink.aspx

1,280 Antennas at 12 GHz -- How Starlink Works

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By: Bill Meara
17 June 2024 at 10:45

One commenter questioned why we went with the more expensive Starlink system.Β  The simple answer is that it is just better, faster, and more reliable than the alternatives.Β  Many people here are clamoring for this sytem, and they are doing this for a reason.Β  On speed tests I am showing downloads of about 150 Mbps.Β  That is fast.Β  The truth is that my wife is more of an innovator than I am -- she was the one who decided on Starlink.Β Β 

When we were installing this system, I didn't even know what they meant by "Dishy."Β  I didn't know there were motors in the antenna.Β  And I certainly didn't know about the complicated software and hardware that allow the Dishy antenna to track the Starlink low earth orbit satellites without the use of the motors.Β  Β The above video explains it all very well.Β Β 

This is all a great demonstration of what can be done with digital technology, microchips, software and UHF.Β 

Marine Radiofax Weather Charts Via Shortwave Radio – WEFAX

βœ‡AmateurRadio.com
By: Tomas NW7US
16 June 2024 at 00:53
Weather out over oceans?Β  That, and more. More than international broadcast stations and amateur radio operators exist on the shortwave radio spectrum.Β  For instance, any non-broadcast signal that is not amateur radio is often lumped together into a category known as Utility Radio, abbreviated, UTE.Β  To dig deeper into UTE activity, you could check out […]

Ham Radio in China -- Interesting info from 高倧伟 David Cowhig

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By: Bill Meara
27 May 2024 at 16:29

Chinese Radio Licenses and Operating Certificates

David Cowhig (aka WA1LBP,Β  aka Gao Da Wei) was Hambassdor for 73 Magazine on Okinawa when I held a similar "position" on the island of Hispaniola.Β  David is a real Asia hand, and is fluent in both Mandarin and Japanese.Β  Β He is uiniquely sitated to provide info on ham radio in China.Β  In a recent post he provides this info, and describes how we may soon be hearing from ham Taikonauts in space:Β Β 

https://gaodawei.wordpress.com/2024/05/22/2024-ham-radio-in-china-soon-chinese-hams-in-space/

Thanks David!Β 

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