Category Archives: VHF
Jun
I’m always looking for better APRS coverage. I’ve had a Tram mag mount on my 2014 Subaru Forester for two years. Of course, everyone recommends drilling a hole in your roof instead. Most everyone claims they can hit repeaters they’ve never been able to hear after permanently mounting their antenna. I don’t doubt their claims, […]
Apr
Very cool, can’t wait to try this out. http://getpat.io/
Apr
This is super cool perl script that returns the local weather forecast via an APRS MSG. https://sites.google.com/site/ki6wjp/wxbot
Apr
On Friday, April 14 VHF packet service from the ISS was restored. The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station packet digipeater system is again operating on VHF! Just tune to the previous standard frequency of: 145.825 MHz
Jan
Looking for the battery level indicator on the TH-D72? Hit the F key, near the top right corner.
Nov
Nov 2, 2016: ISS packet system now operational on UHF (437.550 MHz)
Oct
If you’d like a rundown of some of the best gear to buy, checkout Episode 39 from the Ham Radio 360 Podcast: http://hamradio360.com/index.php/2015/11/17/39/
The radio used for voice and APRS digipeating on the International Space Station is offline until further notice.