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Amateur Radio Guides – Packet Radio

Posted on February 5, 2023Updated on February 11, 2023by adminCategories:Digital, Guides, Hardware

Packet Radio has been around for years. Learn where it came from, what it is used for today, and how you use it with just the equipment you have now.

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Hamshack Hotline – What is it?

Posted on February 1, 2023Updated on February 2, 2023by adminCategories:Clubs, Digital, Forums, Resources

An increasing number of Ham’s now have a Hamshack Hotline VoIP phone in their ham shack or some are adding their Hamshack Hotline number to their email sign-offs

Amateur Radio Guides – Echolink

Posted on January 12, 2023Updated on January 13, 2023by adminCategories:Digital, Guides, Licences, Regulations, VHF/UHF

Another in our series of Amateur Radio Guides. This one is on Echolink, you see the name pop up, particularly on repeater guides. This provides a overview of what you need to get started with Echolink and getting validated

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Amateur Radio Guide – Digital Mode – FT8

Posted on August 6, 2022Updated on February 14, 2023by adminCategories:Digital, Hardware

Another in our series of Amateur Radio Guides. This one is on Digital Modes. This provides a fairly complete overview of what you need to get started with FT8 in terms of hardware, software including links and alternatives.

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Regulation Changes – what has changed recently?

Posted on March 23, 2022Updated on April 20, 2022by adminCategories:Digital, Homebrew, Licences, Regulations

Regulations in the last 3-4 years, particularly for Foundation licensees. It seems many existing amateurs have missed the changes over the last few years with websites not being updated causing confusion.

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What is Digital Radio?

Posted on February 19, 2022Updated on October 26, 2022by adminCategories:Digital, Resources, VHF/UHF

As a newly minted ham, the term Digital Radio is one of areas that is going to cause you some confusion. Lets try and clear this up straight away. The …
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The Big Question – is ham radio dead??

Posted on February 19, 2022Updated on March 29, 2022by adminCategories:Digital, Hardware, Homebrew, Opinions

If you read and believe some of the doom and gloom posts on some of the forums – yes!! especially if you are are drawn in by the clickbait, but …
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What radio should I buy for VHF/UHF?

Posted on January 19, 2022Updated on April 19, 2022by adminCategories:Digital, VHF/UHF

There are a multitude of radios that are available for purchase ranging from Handy Talkies (HT’s) through to Mobile units, and even through to Base stations (although many use the …
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What Radio should I buy for HF?

Posted on October 19, 2021Updated on October 24, 2022by adminCategories:Digital, Forums, Homebrew, Opinions, Resources

First of all this article will not provide you with a definitive answer as there are a host of variables that need to be considered which may include Budget? Are …
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What are contests – how do I take part?

Posted on September 19, 2021Updated on April 19, 2022by adminCategories:Awards & Contests, Digital

As soon as you get on the air, you are going to hear about contests, either through amateur radio news articles, or even worse, you are trying to get on …
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What’s VHF/UHF Radio & Repeaters all about?

Posted on August 19, 2021Updated on March 13, 2022by adminCategories:Digital, Forums, Licences, Resources, VHF/UHF

In very simple terms, VHF / UHF Communications is a very vast subject and a simple article like this is not going to do it justice. It also depends on …
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Is 10 watts enough or am I wasting my time?

Posted on June 19, 2021Updated on October 26, 2022by adminCategories:Antenna's, Digital, Homebrew, Opinions, VHF/UHF

Amateur radio is a delicate balance (especially in suburbia) of installing what you need and want, whilst at the same time, making sure your neighbours are not affected by interference …
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