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RMS RELAY which is a requirement of the Winlink gateway also doubles as a digipeater to "hop"? VaraFM messages similar to the way 2m packet does.

I have read that VaraFM has been done through 2m repeaters, but requires that there is no tone set on the repeater.

Hi Ben, will VARA FM work thru the 440 repeater?? My gut says it should, but...
That would be a great ad hoc way to have cake and eat it.

The map I posted shows a lot of VARA activity. Are you going to be able to do some show & tell at the meeting?
73
Mike N0QBH

I've found that a lot of the newer radios with similar features that have that issue. I have two radios that do the same thing on RX when monitoring for WX alerts on the NOAA frequencies.

Mike, I had briefly talked to you about my Vara FM gateway project and just to let you know that my Windows 10 ISO install on the Rpi4 did not turn out well. The Rpi4 will boot but crashes soon after. I suspect it's a lack of memory (ROM) issue but will have to investigate. I have a Windows 11 mini-PC ordered for the time being but will update you as I get everything configured.

NTS 2.0 Update: A Radiogram Portal

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The Working Group on Updated Access and Delivery Methods has been putting the finishing touches on a project called The Radiogram Portal.

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I got this map of some digital resources here in MN.

Because the Yaesu FTM-200 is a single receiver transceiver, when operating in it's pseudo dual receive mode, it cuts away from the main frequency to check for activity on the second frequency.
It's the only way you can operate APRS and monitor a repeater. However, it's also annoying.
The easy work around is to disable dual receive with a function key on the mic when someone calls you on the main voice frequency.
This stops the annoying interruptions and APRS reporting. When the conversation is over pressing the key returns to the dual receive mode and APRS function resumes.

Using the FTM-200's menu item #27 you want to select the "DW" option for key 2, 3 or 4. Save it.
That's it!? ?Now when you press the function key you selected, it will toggle dual receive mode.

73
Mike

Thanks again, Ben.
Despite my best efforts to thin the radio herd here, it was quid pro pro.??
Somehow, an FT-60 followed me home...
73
Mike N0QBH

I'll take this radio off your hands if it's still available.?

A possible solution - 3 element tape measure Yagi for 440 MHz.
I might add that the only thing critical is the dimensions.
There's no matching network, so TX is probably out unless you add one. (hair pin like the VHF version comes to mind. Needs re engineering)

73
Mike N0QBH

I've been hearing the ISS transmitting SSTV on my dual band omni, but too weak to reliably decode.

I bet a small 440 beam would do the trick by manually tracking them as they pass over - especially after dark when you can see them.

If some copies the picture(s) post them here please.
73
Mike N0QBH

Wow!? I knew there was line loss, but had no idea it was that much.? Thanks Mike.

Mike, that is very interesting and useful information. ?Thanks for taking the time to calculate and post it!

The Willmar Emergency Amateur Radio Club will not host their weekly net on Christmas Eve, 12/24/2023.? The net will resume on Sunday, December 31, 2024.? Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all of you!? I'm looking forward to hearing your check-ins for the last time this year on 12/31/23.? 73

de WD0HXV

No fox will be safe now!!? Nice job Mike

Good looking build Mike!