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ARRL Establishes Virtual NTS Traffic Net
ARRL Establishes Virtual NTS Traffic NetApril 25, 2025 To reach hams in areas not serviced by a National Traffic System (NTS) net on local repeaters, the ARRL has created the Virtual NTS Training Net (VNTN). Like a traditional traffic net, the virtual version will accept check-ins and radiograms over Zoom. VNTN currently meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM Eastern time. Hams can join the virtual net here. Source: ARRL
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Reminder: Plano Amateur Radio Klub - Monthly Meeting When: Monday, April 21, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm (UTC-06:00) America/Chicago Where: 1st United Methodist Church in Plano ¨C 3160 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano, TX 75074 (Corner of Spring Creek & Parker Rd.) Description: The Plano Amateur Radio Klub holds monthly meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month. The program this month will be our own Tony Campbell (W5ADC) sharing his experiences with 3D Printing and Amateur Radio. Additionally, I¡¯m Spring cleaning and have excess books that are free and looking for new readers. (see attached pictures) Everyone is invited and welcomed to attend this and every month¡¯s meeting. 73, Tim _
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For those interested in digital communications for portable operations like POTA, SOTA and Field Day, this program will acquaint you with an inexpensive device using a Raspberry Pi and FREE software. Your smartphone or tablet/iPad becomes the display/keyboard. The Collins Amateur Radio Club will hold its monthly meeting at Woodcreek Church, 3400 E. Renner Rd., Richardson, at 5:30 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 22nd. The program topic for the evening will be ¡°DigiPi - the Ham¡¯s Digital Toolbox¡± presented by Craig Lamparter, KM6LYW. The meeting will, also, be streamed via Zoom. Zoom login instructions are included at the end of this announcement, and, are posted on the Club¡¯s website at n5cxx.us <http://n5cxx.us/> DigiPi is an easy-to-use amateur radio data transceiver hotspot for Raspberry Pi. All radio data modes are easily accessible over wifi via your phone or web browser. Make FT8, JS8Call, APRS and packet modes work like any other mobile phone app. Hookup a DigiPi to your rig and instantly have access to radio SMS, EMail, and texting. Ultra- light, low-power makes it indispensable for Summit and Park operations. ¡°Let's make Ham radio relevant in the information age!,¡± says Craig. DigiPi implements all the data modes talked about at KM6LYW Radio YouTube channel. A full description of DigiPi is available at https://digipi.org/ Craig has been a Linux and Open Source professional for over twenty years. He¡¯s active in the Linux and Open Source community where he contributes to a variety of projects, writing articles, speaking at public events and generally evangelizes the open source continuum whenever possible. -------------------- Topic: Collins ARC Meeting Time: April 22, 2025, 5:30pm CDT (6:30pm EDT) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81007560216?pwd=aHNMT3p5UzlIQmtLYVVFREpGT1Z4dz09 Meeting ID: 810 0756 0216 Passcode: 206582 --- One tap mobile +13462487799,,81007560216#,,,,*206582# US (Houston) +17193594580,,81007560216#,,,,*206582# US --- Dial by your location ? +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) ? +1 719 359 4580 US ? +1 253 205 0468 US ? +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) ? +1 669 444 9171 US ? +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) ? +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) ? +1 305 224 1968 US ? +1 309 205 3325 US ? +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) ? +1 360 209 5623 US ? +1 386 347 5053 US ? +1 507 473 4847 US ? +1 564 217 2000 US ? +1 646 931 3860 US ? +1 689 278 1000 US ? +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 810 0756 0216 Passcode: 206582 --- Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbkAP9XHlE
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Volunteer for Engineering Drawings Needed - AMSAT
From ANS-110 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletin To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2025 APR 20 Volunteer for Engineering Drawings Needed As the AMSAT engineering team prepares to build an engineering prototype of its GOLF 3U CubeSat with deployable solar panels, its mechanical engineers could use a bit of help creating drawings for the satellite solar panels, antennas, and associated small parts. You will work directly with the engineer who created the parts. When asked to make a drawing, the engineer will provide you with the AutoCAD Inventor file of the part plus the assembly model where the part is used. From the assembly model you can learn the function of the assembly and the role of-the part in the assembly. This information will help you determine how to dimension the part and chose tolerances so that it is machined properly. Also, the engineer will provide written instructions for guidance and be available to answer questions. If you have some spare time to create about 20 drawings, each consisting of a latch, spring, bushing, structural post, antenna mount, PCBs, etc., AMSAT engineers could use your help to stay on schedule. The time estimate that a drawing might require is 1-3 hours of time. Their modelling software is AutoCAD Inventor. They can provide access to an Inventor license if you need it. For more information please send your email with a short description of your experience to volunteer [at] amsat [dot] org. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information.]
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??? Cool Tool for Your Shack! ??? Check out this super handy website: HAMSHACK DASHBOARD ¡ª it puts weather data, radio propagation, band status, solar info, and more all in one clean, easy-to-read dashboard! Perfect for keeping an eye on conditions before you hit the airwaves. Just a heads-up: it works best on non-mobile devices (like your PC or laptop). Definitely worth bookmarking for the shack! ???? HAM SHACK IMAGE DASHBOARD BY N2MXX Thanks have fun Amado Pereira KJ5DGS KJ5DGS QRZ Ham Radio World Radio League
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ISS SSTV Event, April 11-16
ISS SSTV Event Celebrates International Day of Human Space Flight April 9, 2025 ARISS will celebrate International Day of Human Space Flightwith a special event transmitting SSTV images from the International Space Station (ISS). The event Humans in Space will take place April 11-16. Those listening in can expect a series of 12 different images transmitted in SSTV mode PD120 on 145.800 MHz. For a beginner's guide to receiving images from the ISS, see this guide from AMSAT-UK. Source: ARISS This article courtesy Amateur Radio Daily
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ISS to Transmit SSTV April 11-13 to Celebrate Cosmonautics Day
Didn't get enough SSTV last week? The International Space Station will be transmitting special Slow Scan Television (SSTV) images to celebrate Cosmonautics Day, which honors Yuri Gagarin's historic first spaceflight on April 12, 1961. The SSTV event is organized by ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station) and will run from April 11 through the weekend. A total of 12 images will be broadcast in PD120 mode on the standard downlink frequency of 145.800 MHz FM. Enthusiasts around the world can receive these images using a VHF radio or SDR, along with SSTV decoding software such as MMSSTV, RX-SSTV, or Robot36. This is a great opportunity for amateur radio operators and space fans alike to collect commemorative images directly from orbit. Be sure to check ISS pass times for your location so you don¡¯t miss the transmissions. (ANS thanks ARISS for the above information) Simple 2m 3-el Kent Britain Cheap Yagi works well. Easy predictions via AMSAT.ORG. Open squelch prior to pass. Easiest to record on phone or audio-recorder, the, feed into PC running MMSSTV. AMSAT Pass Predictions: https://www.amsat.org/track/index.php Kent Britain Cheap Yagi: https://wa5vjb.com/yagi-pdf/cheapyagi.pdf MMSSTV: https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php MultiScan 3B (for Mac): https://www.qsl.net/v/ve3elb/KD6CJI-MultiScan3B/
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WRLARC Foxes are Loose!
Rocky. Bullwinkle, and Boris are all out playing around White Rock Lake. Rocky's call is at 146.565, Bullwinkle at 146.545, and Boris is at 146.580. No Natasha this weekend. All foxes will be coming out after 6PM Sunday. Good Luck! Hope you have as much fun finding them as we had putting them together and getting them out there. Dave and David, K5YR and KG5VSR
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The passing of John Smyder, W5JWS
https://www.facebook.com/linda.smyder/posts/pfbid02PuyF4Y3MSnssafMKEMusM9Ybro93CJpayoAX5VU5hemyH6jPs8jjAgh5Fpub9z9Dl?comment_id=512284385278930 -----Forwarded Message----- From: noreply <noreply@...> Sent: Apr 4, 2025 3:22 PM To: John M Abbott <jmabbott@...> Subject: ? John Findley commented on Linda Cleveland Smyder's post ? John Findley commented on Linda Cleveland Smyder 's post . April 2 at 12:18 PM View Larry Hoffman, John Findley, Mike McCafferty and 124 others reacted to this. ? John Findley commented on Linda Cleveland Smyder's post. April 2 at 12:18 PM Larry Hoffman, John Findley, Mike McCafferty and 124 others reacted to this. This message was sent to jmabbott@.... If you don't want to receive these emails from Meta in the future, please unsubscribe. Meta Platforms, Inc., Attention: Community Support, 1 Meta Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025 To help keep your account secure, please don't forward this email. Learn more
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VE Exam Sessions in May at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth
VE Exam sessions for any interested applicant will be offered in May at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth. These sessions are being offered at the same time as the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Conference that will be held in the Fort Worth Convention Center. The Omni Hotel is located across the street from the convention center. TDEM leadership has been very focused on encouraging the TDEM employees to get their amateur radio licenses. These sessions will offer those attending the conference and anyone else that may not be attending the conference the opportunity to take the exam for their first license or for upgrading to a higher level. Again, these sessions are open to anyone and are not limited to conference attendees. Please help promote these sessions by publicizing the following information in your newsletters, on any radio nets, to your personal networks, and to clubs that you may be affiliated with. VE conducted Amateur Radio License Exam opportunity When: May 28th, 29th, and 30th Where: Fort Worth Omni Hotel Ballrooms 6 and 7 on the following schedule Schedule: Each day Morning: 0900 to 1100 Ballroom 7 Afternoon: 1400 to 1600 Ballroom 6 The exams will be conducted using paper exam material only Technician, General, and Extra class exams will be offered Standard fee of $15 will apply, CASH only Your assistance in publicizing this opportunity is greatly appreciated. For those that have been searching for an exam session, this three-day schedule may provide that opportunity. Thank you for your assistance and support Bill Swan K5MWC Regional RACES Officer for Texas Region 2 bill@...
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Coax and antenna wire
A friend of mine has available for free a couple of hundred feet of new, quality RG-8X coax on a spool plus some additional antenna wire, both bare and insulated. He is located near Waxahachie. Please contact me directly if interested. k5dhy.ham@... Bill, K5DHY
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Skymap for ISS pass AOS is approximately 1:05pm ISS at 10 deg elevation at 1:06pm to the southwest. TCA (maximum elev) is at 1:10pm (57 deg elevation to the northwest) and LOS around 1:14pm to the northeast. Downlink frequency is 145.800 MHz. You will not be able to hear the uplink directly, but, you can hear the full contact here --- The public is invited to watch the live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/@SpringdaleSchoolsTV, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6O9pbMAP0E, and https://live.ariss.org/ If you're listening on the down link, you can follow along with the planned questions listed below. Hint: It's best to open your squelch around 1:05pm because signal strength may not be adequate to break the squelch. An outdoor antenna is recommended. 73, Frank Krizan KR1ZAN Begin forwarded message: From: David H Jordan via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@...> Date: March 29, 2025 at 11:02:04 PM CDT To: amsat-bb@... Subject: [AMSAT-BB] ARISS News Release No. 25-14 Reply-To: David H Jordan <aa4kndhj@...> ? ARISS News Release No. 25-14 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR dave.jordan@... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at Lakeside Junior High School, Springdale, Arkansas, USA March 29, 2025¡ªAmateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at the Lakeside Junior High School located in Springdale, AR, USA. ARISS conducts 60-100 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. Lakeside Jr. High School serves 8th and 9th graders and Sonora Elementary serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, both are in the Springdale School District. Both Schools serve about 600 kids and the school district itself has more than 20,000 students. The students leading this ARISS contact are in a program called EAST, Education Accelerated by Service and Technology. EAST allows students to explore their passions paired with technology and community service. Students have 3D-mapped caves, created weather apps, made videos, and 3d-printed a prosthetic leg. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of astronaut Nichole Ayers, amateur radio call sign KJ5GWI. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contact is in Springdale, AR. Amateur radio operators using call sign KJ5ANC, will operate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for March 31, 2025 at 1:05 pm CDT (AR, USA) (18:05:26 UTC, 2:05 pm EDT, 12:05 pm MDT, 11:05 am PDT). The public is invited to watch the live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/@SpringdaleSchoolsTV, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6O9pbMAP0E, and https://live.ariss.org/ _______________________________ As time allows, students will ask these questions: 1. Growing up, how did STEM programs in your schools help you on your road to becoming an astronaut? 2. What is your favorite experiment that you¡¯ve done in Space? 3. What was one part of living on the ISS that astronaut training could never fully prepare you for? 4. What is a spacewalk like? 5. How does being in space influence creativity, and have you or your fellow astronauts engaged in any artistic activities, like drawing, music, or storytelling? 6. What will you do when you return to Earth? 7. Can you describe a time when you had to solve an unexpected problem on the ISS using creativity and teamwork? 8. Have you seen or heard anything weird and/or unexplainable in space? 9. How does being in space and working closely with an international crew affect the way you view the world? 10. How often do you encounter space debris and what happens when you do? 11. Does being in micro-gravity for long periods affect how you see the size or scale of objects, and d
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DFW MS150 Ride Information
MS150 Ride Information https://sites.google.com/site/dfwmsridecomms/home
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GARC Elections Tonight
GARC Elections are tonight at the monthly GARC membership meeting. Come renew your GARC membership for another year. Vote for your favorite GARC board member. Put your name into the hat if you want to become a GARC board member.
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Skywarn Youth Special Event is on the Air
Skywarn Youth Special Event is on the Air March 23, 2025 Skywarn Youth Net is operating a special event under callsign N0A. The event aims to educate hams about severe weather awareness. N0A will be active on HF across 80m, 40m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, and 10m and will utilize both SSB and FT8 modes. The event runs March 17-31, 2025. Each spring, National Weather Service Forecast Offices hold Severe Weather Awareness weeks in their respective regions to educate the public about the dangers of severe weather and the importance of being prepared. Our goal with this special event station is to do the same within the amateur radio community. Source: Skywarn Youth Net de KR1ZAN
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Peanut (software) for Amateur Radio: Advantages & Capabilities
I mention this in the info net 3/20/2025 , just another tool for ham radio operators. Check it out , if you are interested in testing let me know i am monitoring few channels. I am no expert but i'll try my best. Peanut for Ham Radio: Advantages & Capabilities Peanut is a VoIP-based communication system designed for licensed amateur radio operators, allowing them to connect with other hams worldwide using just an internet connection. Developed by PA7LIM, Peanut is particularly useful for those who may not have access to a traditional HF or VHF/UHF radio but still want to engage in the ham radio community. Advantages of Using Peanut ? Accessible Worldwide ¨C No need for RF equipment or an antenna; just an internet connection and a compatible device (PC, Android, Raspberry Pi). ? Great for HOAs and Limited Space ¨C Perfect for hams who live in antenna-restricted environments (such as apartments or HOA-controlled neighborhoods). ? No Expensive Equipment Required ¨C All you need is a microphone and speakers to start communicating. ? Bridges Digital & Analog Modes ¨C Connects to DMR, D-STAR, System Fusion, and other networks, allowing cross-mode communication. ? Great for New Hams ¨C An easy way to experience the world of amateur radio before investing in expensive radio equipment. ? Useful for Travelers ¨C Stay connected with the ham community even when you¡¯re away from your station. ? Low Power Consumption ¨C Ideal for portable operations where traditional radio equipment may not be practical. Use your phone or computer or radio. ? Educational Tool ¨C Helps new operators understand digital communication modes and networking. Capabilities of Peanut ? Connect to Reflectors & Talk Groups (such as XRF, YSF, and DMR rooms). ? Works with Android, Windows, and Raspberry Pi (currently no iOS version). ? Offers low-latency communication with clear audio. ? Operates over Wi-Fi or mobile data, making it easy to use on the go. I seen alos ways to do analog radio to a local digital radio to a penut connectoin ( Crazy integration from ham radio operator) Peanut provides a unique blend of amateur radio and modern internet technology, helping hams stay connected across the world. Whether you¡¯re an experienced ham or just starting, Peanut is a great addition to your toolbox! ? Learn more and get started: https://www.pa7lim.nl/peanut/ Amado Pereira KJ5DGS
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Fw: Duplexer tuning
FYI Chuck, your message forwarded to K5QHD groups io. You might try the ARRL NTX groups io at <[email protected]> John, KF5FWK -----Forwarded Message----- From: Charles Dockery <chuck@...> Sent: Mar 17, 2025 1:00 PM To: <info@...> Subject: Duplexer tuning Does anyone know someone that has the ability and expertise to tune duplexers for an individual near the Wylie area? Thank you for your time. "You have to make contacts to get results" Chuck Dockery N7UQ 10-10# 72774
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WRLARC Foxes are Loose
Rocky. Bullwinkle, and Boris are all out playing around White Rock Lake. Rocky's call is at 146.565, Bullwinkle at 146.545, and Boris is at 146.580. They will all be coming out by around 6:00 PM. Sorry, but no Natasha this weekend. Enjoy. Dave and David, K5YR and KG5VSR
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JPL DSS43
Howdy Gang! It¡¯s not often that Continental Electronics posts videos of their installations. Jeff Schmidt, who shot this video, was on the installation crew that installed the transmitters at the JPL DSS43 dish near Canberra, Australia a couple of years ago.. This upgrade put JPL back in contact with Voyager I & II. Enjoy the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGq0T38I2yY&t=718s Best regards, Roger Cooper Tel.: +1 (214) 906-2108 E-Mail: cooper.roger@... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogercooper/
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? New Trend in Ham Radio ¨C Visualizing Contacts, QSL Cards & POTA Activations Pictures! ?
Two New sites that i found this weekend ? New Trend in Ham Radio ¨C Visualizing Contacts, QSL Cards & POTA Activations! ? Exciting news for amateur radio operators! A new trend is emerging that enhances the way we visualize our contacts in map and QSL cards generators. ?? Check out QSL World ¨C a platform that offers a dynamic way to showcase and explore your radio connections. ? Visit: https://qslworld.com/ ------------------------------------------------ Also, if you're a POTA enthusiast, you¡¯ll love POTA Park Pics! ??? This unofficial site gathers pictures from activators, giving you a glimpse of the beautiful locations they operate from. ? See park pictures: https://potaparkpics.com/ Whether you're a casual operator, DXer, or POTA activator/hunter, these sites add a whole new dimension to your logbook. Give them a look and share your thoughts! ?? #HamRadio #QSLCards #AmateurRadio #DXing #QSLWorld #POTA
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