After four years of pandemic, attending a Hamfest was a welcome change. The event featured various discussions and technology showcases, including a 12v power management system and a portable electronics workbench. Conversations centered around repairing repeaters, using packet radio, and teaching Esperanto for global communication. Old friends and acquaintances made the event memorable, signaling a…
Peter N4PVH recently acquired an Icom D-Star/Analog repeater at a great price. With little knowledge on setting it up, he faces decisions on location, frequencies, and equipment. Despite challenges, he sees its potential for mobile and emergency use. Further research and tuning lie ahead.
Or my first and feeble attempt at SOTA (SortaSota?) SOTA: Summits On the AIR is something to aspire to do. Ahh the fresh mountain air, the cool breezes and the magnificent views, making contacts from the top of the world. Ok enough of the “pretty picture” as it was freezing cold, windy and blowing snow…
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