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$2 Million prize for an Off-The-Grid Disaster Recovery Network: Is Ham Radio...
From https://wirelesschallenge.mozilla.org/: How can we leverage wireless technology to keep people connected to each other and to vital information sources in the aftermath of a disaster where...
View ArticleSterling’s Back
Hey internet, I’m back doing stuff. I moved up a few floors into a new apartment with a big second bedroom, and it’s awesome. But really echoey. I could plaster the walls with sound absorbing foam,...
View Article2017 Solar Eclipse (QSO Party)
It. Was. Incredible. I guess something not mentioned in the video above is the whole premise of operating ham radio during solar eclipses. It all has to do with the ionosphere. During totality, the...
View ArticleA Discord for Young Hams
A friend in /r/amateurradio posted a discord inviting young hams in New York Long Island. A few commenters (including myself) asked why not all young hams? So here you go! https://discord.gg/dBBvubh...
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What’s the best iPhone APRS App?
Answer: APRSDroid for android. Winner winner chicken dinner. Hey that’s not an iOS app! Correct. But it is the best APRS app, and if you’re considering a phone based on an APRS app, get an Android...
View ArticleHam Radio Analysis Paralysis
Lately I’ve been pretty quiet on all ham radio fronts because I’ve been stagnant on getting the ball rolling on a lot of stuff. So I’ve been facing a turning point that’s leading me down a road to...
View ArticleJeeping and Ham Radio
I was asked to give a short presentation on ham radio to a jeep club here in St. Louis. So I did. What I found out is that there is a significant amount of overlap between the two hobbies. See for...
View ArticleMillennials Are Killing Ham Radio
I just wanted to write this to start the conversation in order to disrupt amateur radio’s status quo, in response to K0NR’s blog, “Is The Internet Destroying Amateur Radio?” This was a great analysis...
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Well That Got Your Attention
I didn’t have clue that my last article would be such a hit in tandem with K0NR’s article. If I had known that I would have put maybe a tiny bit more effort into making it much more coherent, a little...
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ARRL Board’s Weird Censure of N6AA. Why? (RE: Code of Conduct, as seen on...
I was a guest on the HamRadioNow “hamcast” EP 371 about the ARRL Code of Conduct issue you may or may not have been aware of. Gary, Rich, Dan, David and I spoke on the facts, the background, the...
View ArticleAn Example of the Broadness of Amateur Radio
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16375474 Hackernews (news.ycombinator.com) is a very simple link aggregator and forum (similar to reddit) that focuses on technology, cyber-security, tech...
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It’s Happening! Millennials in Amateur Radio!
http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/37520668/wf-amateur-radio-society-looks-to-add-millennial I can’t help but hope my wildly debated article is starting to make its motions through the amateur radio...
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So Long Cale, and Thanks for All The Fish
I am a little sad, a little happy to hear about the conclusion of the Ham Radio 360 podcast hosted by Cale Nelson, K4CDN. The End of the Beginning… On behalf of thousands of listeners, thank you Cale....
View ArticleHam Radio Dominating Groups.io…Good!
Groups.io is the internet’s replacement to Yahoo Groups, and it’s been a long time coming. Ham radio is notorious for having a Yahoo Group for just about every contest, radio, antenna, CW paddle, and...
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N8RMA 2018 State of Amateur Radio Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2gJ0xG_2EeFAgInFRM0NYi4eW93IBqlBbpBAB2Hx6zkYPNw/viewform Enough said, go take the survey! ok I’ll say more. Last year some dude in Michigan (literally,...
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Engaging Women in Amateur Radio
Yesterday was International Women’s day, and while lying in bed last night, I had a thought about all the times I’ve seen women at my local radio clubs…. WA0FYA had a female treasurer, a female...
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Is HF actually that dead?
I found a ridiculous article from my Google News feed about the upcoming massive Solar Maelstrom which could definitely probably affect the entire electrical grid and cause headaches on 14 March. Or is...
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Introducing the Young Amateurs Radio Club
Today is a great day. Amateur Radio has a new radio club made by the youth, for the youth: https://yarc.world/ We founded a club for young hams! from amateurradio That’s David, KD2OAH , who posted this...
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Things to Do at Hamvention 2018
Hamvention is literally around the corner. Hope you got your hotel booked…I don’t and I hope one of you don’t show up at the Crowne Plaza! Here’s a handy guide on what to do before, during, and after...
View ArticleEngaging Youth in Amateur Radio, Hoshnasi Style
Hoshnasi, a.k.a Josh Nass, KI6NAZ, is a shining star in the ham radio YouTube universe. Besides gear reviews, portable and SOTA operating, tutorials and discussion, livestreams, and pro-tips for...
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