Chirp-next and the “Radio is not responding” message
Prior to a club meeting…. a person called out on the radio asking for assistance in programming a radio. They said the software Chirp-next in this instance was reporting that…
An interesting Contact and a glimpse of the future.
This evening while ensuring the logging software talked to the digital software in preparation for Winter Field Day, I ran across a young man calling CQ. Someone else got to…
How to Cook a Ham…
…or How to Help People get Licensed, or Upgrade an Existing License. I was introduced to amateur radio by a friend and his uncle while I was still in high…
ADAFruit USB to MTR2000 Serial Cable
Update: While my coding was correct this adapter was 3 volt logic and didn’t work. I ended up using an old USB to serial adapter and connection the RJ45 colors…
RF Gain, Preamps, and Attenuators; Oh My!
These controls seem to be a mystery to many. While I’ll admit I may not understand or explain them well, this is what I’ve been told, read, and experienced over…