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Venya (he/him/dude) 🇺🇦<p>Not much <a href="https://musicians.today/tags/FT8" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FT8</span></a> on 20m right now and I just started listening for <a href="https://musicians.today/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a> (which will take a while to show up) but you can see <a href="https://musicians.today/tags/Morse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Morse</span></a> is hopping on the lower end of the band. </p><p><a href="https://musicians.today/tags/radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radio</span></a> <a href="https://musicians.today/tags/wsjtx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wsjtx</span></a></p>
Bryan King<p><strong>Why Every Future Ham Radio Operator Should Know About WSJT-X (Even Before Getting a&nbsp;License)</strong></p><p class=""><em>678 words, 4 minutes read time</em></p><p>If you’re a guy intrigued by the world of amateur radio but haven’t yet taken the plunge to get licensed, there’s a powerful tool that can ignite your passion and deepen your understanding: WSJT-X. This software suite, developed by Nobel Laureate Dr. Joe Taylor (K1JT), is revolutionizing the way amateur radio enthusiasts communicate, especially under weak-signal conditions<a href="https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">.</a></p><p><strong>What Is WSJT-X?</strong></p><p>WSJT-X stands for “Weak Signal Joe Taylor – eXtended.” It’s a free, open-source software designed for weak-signal digital communication by amateur radio. The suite includes various modes like FT8, FT4, JT65, and WSPR, each optimized for different types of radio-wave propagation. </p><p><strong>Why Should You Care About WSJT-X?</strong></p><p>Even without a license, WSJT-X offers a window into the amateur radio world. You can monitor signals, understand propagation patterns, and get a feel for the community. It’s like being a fly on the wall in a global conversation, offering insights that can be invaluable when you decide to pursue your license.​</p><p><strong>Getting Started with WSJT-X</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Download and Install</strong>: Visit the <a href="https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">official WSJT-X website</a> to download the software compatible with your operating system.​<a href="https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">WSJT+2WSJT+2WSJT+2</a></li><li><strong>Set Up Your Hardware</strong>: While transmitting requires a license, receiving doesn’t. You can start by connecting a Software Defined Radio (SDR) like the RTL-SDR to your computer. This setup allows you to receive signals and observe the digital modes in action.​</li><li><strong>Configure the Software</strong>: Input your location details and set up the audio input from your SDR. Ensure your computer’s clock is synchronized accurately, as digital modes like FT8 are time-sensitive.​</li><li><strong>Start Listening</strong>: Once set up, you can start monitoring various bands. You’ll see call signs, signal reports, and other data scrolling across your screen, providing a real-time look at global communications.​</li></ol><p><strong>Understanding Digital Modes</strong></p><p>WSJT-X supports several digital modes, each with unique characteristics:​</p><ul><li><strong>FT8</strong>: The most popular mode, designed for quick and efficient communication under weak signal conditions.​</li><li><strong>FT4</strong>: Faster than FT8, suitable for contesting and rapid exchanges.​</li><li><strong>JT65 and JT9</strong>: Older modes, still used for specific applications like moonbounce communications.​</li><li><strong>WSPR</strong>: Stands for “Weak Signal Propagation Reporter,” used for testing propagation paths with low-power transmissions.​</li></ul><p><strong>Learning from the Community</strong></p><p>Engaging with the amateur radio community can enhance your learning experience. Platforms like <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reddit’s r/amateurradio</a> offer discussions, advice, and shared experiences from both seasoned operators and newcomers. Additionally, websites like <a href="https://hamstudy.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HamStudy.org</a> provide study tools and resources to help you prepare for your license exam.​</p><p><strong>Monitoring Propagation with PSK Reporter</strong></p><p><a href="https://pskreporter.info/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PSK Reporter</a> is a valuable tool that collects and displays reception reports from around the world. By monitoring this data, you can observe real-time propagation conditions and understand how signals travel over various frequencies and distances.​</p><p><strong>Exploring Further with YouTube Tutorials</strong></p><p>Visual learners can benefit from comprehensive tutorials available on YouTube. For instance, the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy7uUQV1wRU" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">WSJT-X FT8 Tutorial Master Class</a> offers an in-depth look at setting up and operating WSJT-X, providing step-by-step guidance for beginners.​</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p><p>WSJT-X serves as a gateway into the fascinating world of amateur radio. By observing and understanding digital communications, you can build a solid foundation that will serve you well when you decide to pursue your license. The software offers a hands-on experience that complements theoretical study, making your learning journey both practical and engaging.​</p><p>Ready to dive deeper into the world of amateur radio? Subscribe to our newsletter for more insights, tips, and updates. Have questions or experiences to share? Join the conversation by leaving a comment below.</p> <p class="">D. Bryan King</p> <p><strong>Sources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">WSJT-X Official Site</a></li><li><a href="https://www.arrl.org/digital-modes" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ARRL: Introduction to Digital Modes</a></li><li><a href="https://hamstudy.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HamStudy.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/12936" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eHam WSJT-X Reviews</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dxzone.com/catalog/Software/WSJT/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DXZone: WSJT Software Listings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/WSJT/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ZL1BPU WSJT Overview</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=wsjt-x+tutorial" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">YouTube: WSJT-X Tutorials</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reddit: r/AmateurRadio Community</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hamradioschool.com/post/ft8-in-wsjt-x-a-new-digital-revolution" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ham Radio School: FT8 in WSJT-X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.qrz.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">QRZ.com (Callsign Lookup &amp; Forums)</a></li><li><a href="https://sourceforge.net/projects/wsjt/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">WSJT-X on SourceForge</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dxwatch.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DXWatch: Spotting DX Activity (for FT8 users)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hamradiodude.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ham Radio Dude (YouTube &amp; Blog)</a></li><li><a href="https://pskreporter.info/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">PSK Reporter (Real-time Signal Propagation Tool)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.contesting.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Contesting.com: Amateur Radio Digital Contesting</a></li></ul><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p><p>The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the author. 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Arnie the DXman | HF4<p>Warto było się pobiedzić. Niemal natychmiast Andrzej wśród stacji polskich i zagranicznych do ok. 2000km na 80m odebrał... HS0ZOB, ponad 8000km! 😮</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/SierraEcho" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SierraEcho</span></a> naprawdę się wkręcił w <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a>. To LAJW zaczęło nawet przypominać stare live'y sprzed 2-3 lat, kiedy Andrzej dużo majsterkował, odkrywał <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/kr%C3%B3tkofalarstwo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>krótkofalarstwo</span></a> 🥺</p><p>Ale czar prysł jak ktoś rzucił hasło "AKTORKI" 🥸</p><p>Wtedy zrobił ankietę.</p><p>Zamknął ją na końcu LAJW, z wynikiem 59% za aktorkami. Będą w sobotę.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/ToJestLiveKr%C3%B3tkofalarski" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ToJestLiveKrótkofalarski</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/ToJestLAJW" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ToJestLAJW</span></a> 3/</p>
J.C. KC8JC 📻<p>I promise I'll shut up about the QMX+ (in a week or so) but running it as a WSPR beacon and watching the GPS output in the terminal is very soothing.</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/hamradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hamradio</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/QMX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>QMX</span></a></p>
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IT News<p>A Super-Simple Standalone WSPR Beacon - We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: being able to build your own radios i... - <a href="https://hackaday.com/2024/06/14/a-super-simple-standalone-wspr-beacon/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackaday.com/2024/06/14/a-supe</span><span class="invisible">r-simple-standalone-wspr-beacon/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/amateurradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>amateurradio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/transmitter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>transmitter</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/radiohacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radiohacks</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/weaksignal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>weaksignal</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/atmega328" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>atmega328</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/digital" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>digital</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/beacon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>beacon</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/si5351" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>si5351</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/wspr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wspr</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/gps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gps</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/ham" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ham</span></a></p>
IT News<p>WSPR To The Wind With A Pi Pico High Altitiude Balloon - They say that if you love something, you should set it free. That doesn’t mean tha... - <a href="https://hackaday.com/2024/04/11/wspr-to-the-wind-with-a-pi-pico-high-altitiude-balloon/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackaday.com/2024/04/11/wspr-t</span><span class="invisible">o-the-wind-with-a-pi-pico-high-altitiude-balloon/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/radiohacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radiohacks</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/baloons" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>baloons</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/wspr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wspr</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/gps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gps</span></a></p>
Jim "Ham on a Bike"<p>Read about my <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/pota" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>pota</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/parksontheair" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>parksontheair</span></a> activation during the Solar Eclipse <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/AmateurRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AmateurRadio</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/hamradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hamradio</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/morsecode" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>morsecode</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/QRP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>QRP</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/qrpradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>qrpradio</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/ft817" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ft817</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/QCXmini" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>QCXmini</span></a> @QDX <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/FT8" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FT8</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/WSJTX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSJTX</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/panasonictoughpad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>panasonictoughpad</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/buddipole" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>buddipole</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/tufteln" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tufteln</span></a> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://bird.makeup/users/buddipole" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>buddipole</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.radio/@Tuftelndotnet" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>Tuftelndotnet</span></a></span> <br><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://bird.makeup/users/potaspots" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>potaspots</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://hamonabike.blogspot.com/2024/04/solar-eclipse-2024-my-experience-as.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hamonabike.blogspot.com/2024/0</span><span class="invisible">4/solar-eclipse-2024-my-experience-as.html</span></a></p>
Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.social<p>The technology being pioneered uses Weak Signal Propagation Reporter, known as <a href="https://noc.social/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a>, an open source computer programme recording the location of weak <a href="https://noc.social/tags/RadioSignals" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RadioSignals</span></a> between amateur <a href="https://noc.social/tags/RadioOperators" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RadioOperators</span></a>. Tiny changes in these signals could have been caused by <a href="https://noc.social/tags/AirDisruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AirDisruption</span></a> from <a href="https://noc.social/tags/aeroplanes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>aeroplanes</span></a>. <a href="https://noc.social/tags/MH370Mystery" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MH370Mystery</span></a></p><p><a href="https://noc.social/tags/MH370" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MH370</span></a> breakthrough as ‘new tech pinpoints where missing plane lies on seabed’<br><a href="https://metro.co.uk/galleries/mh370-breakthrough-as-new-tech-pinpoints-where-missing-plane-lies-on-seabed/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">metro.co.uk/galleries/mh370-br</span><span class="invisible">eakthrough-as-new-tech-pinpoints-where-missing-plane-lies-on-seabed/</span></a></p><p>Back story: <a href="https://noc.social/@Norobiik/112047762115263800" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">noc.social/@Norobiik/112047762</span><span class="invisible">115263800</span></a></p>
IT News<p>HF In Small Spaces - Generally, the biggest problem a new ham radio operator will come across when star... - <a href="https://hackaday.com/2024/02/03/hf-in-small-spaces/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackaday.com/2024/02/03/hf-in-</span><span class="invisible">small-spaces/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/amateurradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>amateurradio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/radiohacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radiohacks</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/capacitor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>capacitor</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/openwspr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>openwspr</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/antenna" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>antenna</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/magloop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>magloop</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/tuner" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tuner</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/loop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>loop</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/wspr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wspr</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/ham" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ham</span></a></p>
IT News<p>pico-WSPR-tx Does it in Software - What do you need to make a radio transmitter? There are builds that work with just... - <a href="https://hackaday.com/2023/12/03/pico-wspr-tx-does-it-in-software/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackaday.com/2023/12/03/pico-w</span><span class="invisible">spr-tx-does-it-in-software/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/amateurradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>amateurradio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/digitalmode" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>digitalmode</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/radiohacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radiohacks</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/hamradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hamradio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/radio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/wspr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wspr</span></a></p>
VK2TTY he/him<p>G'day! I'm a new VK ham living on Awabakal and Worimi country, previously on Gadigal country, and originally on Kaurna country.</p><p>Hash-tagging more than usual because it's an <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Introduction</span></a> post…</p><p>Accidental <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/SDR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SDR</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/RadioAstronomy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RadioAstronomy</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/SatNOGS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SatNOGS</span></a>, and some intense <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/antenna" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>antenna</span></a> design binges got me within cooee of <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/HamRadio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HamRadio</span></a>. I'm more <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/QRP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>QRP</span></a> than not, well inclined to play with <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/DigitalModes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalModes</span></a> starting with <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a>, and have a stupid idea for a particularly 'strine <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/BTOTA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BTOTA</span></a> “contest”.</p>
IT News<p>Passionate Hams Make Their Mark On The Hack Chat - Let’s be honest — there are some not very pleasant stereotypes associated with ama... - <a href="https://hackaday.com/2023/06/12/passionate-hams-make-their-mark-on-the-hack-chat/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hackaday.com/2023/06/12/passio</span><span class="invisible">nate-hams-make-their-mark-on-the-hack-chat/</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/software" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>software</span></a>-definedradio <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/hackadaycolumns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hackadaycolumns</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/amateurradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>amateurradio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/radiohacks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>radiohacks</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/hackchat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hackchat</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/hamradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hamradio</span></a> <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/rtl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rtl</span></a>-sdr <a href="https://schleuss.online/tags/wspr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wspr</span></a></p>
Ben AI6YR<p>Another <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/hamradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hamradio</span></a> hobby which hopefully will not get blown out of the water... making your own <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/buoy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>buoy</span></a> <a href="https://www.arrl.org/news/high-school-marine-buoy-transmitter-now-active-on-20-meter-wspr" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">arrl.org/news/high-school-mari</span><span class="invisible">ne-buoy-transmitter-now-active-on-20-meter-wspr</span></a></p>
Ben AI6YR<p>For future reference, <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/wspr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wspr</span></a> code for an Arduino + Si5153 beacon for a <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/hamradio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>hamradio</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/balloon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>balloon</span></a> <a href="https://github.com/ve3wmb/OrionWspr/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">github.com/ve3wmb/OrionWspr/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
MW1CFN<p>Doing well on 200mW <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a> to VE6JY this morning; only a couple of others making it from this side of the planet at present.</p>
KG5JST - James M. Branum<p><a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Introduction" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Introduction</span></a> </p><p>I'm an extra class ham in <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/OKC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OKC</span></a>. I mostly do <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/QRP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>QRP</span></a> digital modes, especially <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/FT8" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>FT8</span></a> and <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/WSPR" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WSPR</span></a>, but occasionally also operate remotely at higher power.</p><p>I set up this mastodon account for conversation and sharing on topics related to radio hobbies (ham, <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/GPRS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GPRS</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/CB" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CB</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/SWL" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SWL</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/MWDX" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MWDX</span></a>, etc.), but I also have another mastodon account that I use for more general posts (mostly from a <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/progressive" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>progressive</span></a> activist perspective) at: <br><a href="https://todon.eu/web/@Jmbranum" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">todon.eu/web/@Jmbranum</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Oklahoma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Oklahoma</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/OKC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OKC</span></a></p>