I see that #VarAC implemented #AI slop on the HF bands. Just another reason to not use it along with it not being open source and #Windows only.
#AmateurRadio #HamRadio
Jess Mahler
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Open-minded, liberal-leaning 40-yo cis white male seeking friendship in the #FortWorth area. The internet makes it easy to find "friends" that comment and like my posts, but I'm wanting to have lunch and build a relationship with someone nearby. I have been deconstructing my faith over the last few years, so I would prefer to avoid highly religious people for my own mental health.
I'm kind of a basic white guy, but I have had friends of different faiths, color, identity, and nationality in the past. I would love to continue that trend.
Some of my interests:
#Parenting #Crochet #Linux #AmateurRadio #Hiking #Camping #DiscGolf #Movies #3DPrinting
Open-minded, liberal-leaning 40-yo cis white male seeking friendship in the #FortWorth area. The internet makes it easy to find "friends" that comment and like my posts, but I'm wanting to have lunch and build a relationship with someone nearby. I have been deconstructing my faith over the last few years, so I would prefer to avoid highly religious people for my own mental health.
I'm kind of a basic white guy, but I have had friends of different faiths, color, identity, and nationality in the past. I would love to continue that trend.
Some of my interests:
#Parenting #Crochet #Linux #AmateurRadio #Hiking #Camping #DiscGolf #Movies #3DPrinting
Black Aziz Anansi :vm:
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A really exciting milestone happened today, a ton of my local hacker friends got together and signed a lease for a new hacker space!
It's not open yet but be sure to follow us here on mastodon for updates -> @dma
#CapitolHill #Seattle #WA #MakerSpace #Hackerspace #cybersecurity #linux #3dprinting #amateurradio
A really exciting milestone happened today, a ton of my local hacker friends got together and signed a lease for a new hacker space!
It's not open yet but be sure to follow us here on mastodon for updates -> @dma
#CapitolHill #Seattle #WA #MakerSpace #Hackerspace #cybersecurity #linux #3dprinting #amateurradio
Nora, dreamer quintet
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Come on, what the hell, @meshtastic ...
RE: https://chaos.social/@janw/115340691873006207
This ought to be high awareness for anyone engaging with #meshtastic
Deleting an report made in good faith because you disagree with it on premise -- several times -- does not convey an approach I trust.
Come on, what the hell, @meshtastic ...
RE: https://chaos.social/@janw/115340691873006207
This ought to be high awareness for anyone engaging with #meshtastic
Deleting an report made in good faith because you disagree with it on premise -- several times -- does not convey an approach I trust.
Tod Robbins
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peoples! we did a big, exciting thing today! @rose-alibi.bsky.social and I strung up a full wave antenna in my backyard and sent/rec'd a little CW / morse code today over 20 meter band! next step: set it up off a 35 ft mountain drop to see if we can connect w/our pal in Berlin #amateurradio #cw #othernetworks
20 meter band silve radio stacked on top of a SWR meter sits on green grass in front of a flower bed. a long yellow wire antenna stretches across the yard beside it. a pair of black headphones are also lying on the ground.
woman in black overalls and a sleeveless top sits atop a ladder leaning against a large tree. she is stringing antenna wire on a branch.
macbook pro laptop is open showing live audio translation of morse code into the latin alphabet.
selfie of two women. the woman on the left wears a sleeveless top and black overalls. she's holding the antenna for a SDR SWR meter attached to her cell phone. she is also holding an audio cable and her thumb is paused above the connector as she's in the middle of transmitting morse code. a 20 meter band radio sits on the grassy ground directly behind them. the second woman leans into the camera on the right.
Dane Henson
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Attention Pride Radio Network Users: With huge thanks to @brainofdane Wires-X support is now back online! Woo hoo!
Attention Pride Radio Network Users: With huge thanks to @brainofdane Wires-X support is now back online! Woo hoo!
peoples! we did a big, exciting thing today! @rose-alibi.bsky.social and I strung up a full wave antenna in my backyard and sent/rec'd a little CW / morse code today over 20 meter band! next step: set it up off a 35 ft mountain drop to see if we can connect w/our pal in Berlin #amateurradio #cw #othernetworks
20 meter band silve radio stacked on top of a SWR meter sits on green grass in front of a flower bed. a long yellow wire antenna stretches across the yard beside it. a pair of black headphones are also lying on the ground.
woman in black overalls and a sleeveless top sits atop a ladder leaning against a large tree. she is stringing antenna wire on a branch.
macbook pro laptop is open showing live audio translation of morse code into the latin alphabet.
selfie of two women. the woman on the left wears a sleeveless top and black overalls. she's holding the antenna for a SDR SWR meter attached to her cell phone. she is also holding an audio cable and her thumb is paused above the connector as she's in the middle of transmitting morse code. a 20 meter band radio sits on the grassy ground directly behind them. the second woman leans into the camera on the right.
The Kenwood TS-530S is alive! I did a “voltage soak” through a current-limiting circuit and managed to receive a few signals from folks participating in the Texas QSO party this weekend. Now it’s time for some transmission testing. 😬
Attention Pride Radio Network users: Sorry this update took so long, life is busy. Anyhow, the PC that handles the Wires-X node is toast. Wires-X will remain offline until further notice, pending hardware replacement. I can't afford a replacement PC for it at this time. If anyone would like to help replace the PC, please let me know.
I was able to catch a pass of the #ISS and listen to people calling in on the #hamradio repeater. I know it’s old hat to lots of folks but so cool to me doing it for the first time. #amateurradio
Old Tom
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@n8dmt here’s the amplifier hooked to my 2m J-pole and RTL-SDR. Bowick text on impedance matching behind. 😀
@relistan This turned out very well! “Build a RF Amplifier” Achievement Unlocked!
Thoughts on RF DIY:
1. The first one is always the hardest (generally true, but sometimes following attempts fail spectacularly). Maybe the first 10 are the hardest? Gets easier from there…
2. Perfect is the enemy of good.
3. You can’t have enough RF amplifiers, test equipment, adapter, cables, probes, or test-doo-dads.
Thanks for sharing your project and journey with us!
#AmateurRadio#RFDesign
I picked up a family heirloom today from my wife’s uncle. This Kenwood TS-530S has been sitting in a farm shed for years after the SK (lovingly referred to as “pops”) passed. It was covered in dirt dobber nests and supposedly not exposed to moisture, but it’s looking a little crusty.
I’m doubtful that I’ll be able to bring it back to life, but I think I’m going to try.
maco
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Are you a queer, trans, or disabled person who is interested in ham radio but would struggle to pay the upfront fees of getting a license in the US?
I'm looking to pay for 3 people with one or more of these identities to get their ham radio licenses. More info at the link below.
https://hillbillyoracle.tumblr.com/post/792690477141032960/queer-trans-andor-disabled-folks-im
As long as this post is up, the offer is good. If there's more than 3 people who reach out, I'll see about scrounging more up.
Are you a queer, trans, or disabled person who is interested in ham radio but would struggle to pay the upfront fees of getting a license in the US?
I'm looking to pay for 3 people with one or more of these identities to get their ham radio licenses. More info at the link below.
https://hillbillyoracle.tumblr.com/post/792690477141032960/queer-trans-andor-disabled-folks-im
As long as this post is up, the offer is good. If there's more than 3 people who reach out, I'll see about scrounging more up.