February 25, 2024
After a good period of transponder activity, the FUNcube batteries need a short rest. We plan to turn off the transponder between March 3rd and March 15th depending on operating conditions. The satellite will be put into safe mode and still provide low-power telemetry
First released in 2013, AO-73 (FUNcube-1) is a popular satellite among ham radio operators that takes advantage of its VHF to UHF transponder. The satellite also transmits telemetry data that is used as an educational component in schools.
source: AMSAT open_in_new
February 24, 2024
The A program for high-frequency active aurora research (HAARP) will conduct a research campaign from February 28 to March 3 UTC, with the operating hours indicated in the table below. Operating frequencies will vary, but all HAARP transmissions will be between 2.8 MHz and 10 MHz. Actual transmission days and times are highly variable based on real-time ionospheric and/or geomagnetic conditions. All information is subject to change.
These experiments will help to better understand the production and amplification of ELF/VLF waves, as well as lay the groundwork for future studies of satellite interactions with space plasma. For more information on generating ELF/VLF waves with HAARP, see the online HAARP FAQ at https://haarp.gi.alaska.edu/faq.
source: EI7GL open_in_new
February 21, 2024
In an interview recorded at Hamcation 2024, ARDC discussed VPN service is currently being tested, which would provide access to 44Net from essentially any VPN-enabled device.
John Hayes (K7VE) showed GL-iNet Pulleys (GL-XE300) a portable LTE gateway capable of running VPN.
ARDC’s VPN service is currently being tested using the open source WireGuard VPN protocol. The public beta is planned for later in 2024.
source: AA0Z open_in_new
February 20, 2024
The Patagonia DX World Race (WWPDXC) takes place over a 24-hour period beginning at 00:00 UTC on February 25. Sponsored by Argentine radio amateurs, all radio amateurs from around the world are invited to participate in this inaugural event.
Multiple categories, certificates and plaques will be available.
Full rules are available at WWPDXC website.
source: WWPDXC open_in_new
February 19, 2024
International Space Station Amateur Radio (ARISS) reports word from NASA that batch operations are functional again. After the report, several radio amateurs confirmed packet activity.
source: ARIS open_in_new
February 14, 2024
Fire chief newly integrated a TETRA based network to their flagship Brandmeister DMR network.
TETRA improves DMR by using 4 timeslots, full duplex calls and superior voice quality.
More details can be found at https://tetrapack.online/.
source: Fire chief open_in_new
February 12, 2024
On Sunday, February 4, Frank Zeppenfeld of the European Space Agency (ESA) gave a presentation at FOSDEM 2024 encouraging feedback from radio amateurs on the subject of a potential geostationary follow-up satellite to the QO-100.
The European Space Agency (ESA) Satellite Communications Group would like to support the collection of requirements, ideas and projects for the follow-up of [QO-100] in collaboration with IARU and various AMSAT communities. We would like to collect lessons learned and ideas for QO-100 tracking and compromise some projects together with amateurs, industry and ESA.
Geostationary satellite proposal for parts of Europe and North America it was proposed in late 2023.
source: FOSDEM open_in_new
February 12, 2024
Out of concern for devices like Pinball Zero which can record and play back wireless signals used for remote keyless entry into cars, Public Safety Canada is proposes a ban on such devices which may include software defined radios (SDRs).
Pursuing all options to ban devices used to steal vehicles by copying wireless remote keyless entry signals, such as the Flipper Zero, which would allow these devices to be removed from the Canadian market through cooperation with law enforcement.
Flipper Zero has evidence requested that their devices were used in criminal activity, suggesting that there are currently none.
source: RTL-SDR open_in_new
February 10, 2024
The Silver Comet Radio Amateur Society. (SCARS) of Dallas, Georgia are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a series of special event stations. 4 call signs will be on the air between February 10th and 17th: W4RSC, W4R, W4S and W4C.
QSL cards and certificates available. More information can be found at QRZ page of SCARS.
source: Silver Comet Radio Amateur Society. open_in_new
February 9, 2024
The Nehalem Bay Emergency Volunteer Corps (EVCNB) is offering an online two-day technician license training course on February 16th and 17th.
The class is scheduled in two sessions: Friday, February 16th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturday, February 17th from 8:30am to 4:30pm. This is an online Zoom class, so you can take it from the comfort of your own home. The class uses a fast-paced “cramming” style format. The pass rate for the exam is over 90%.
Sign up for this course on https://forms.gle/LgjJD88kFGv5etsX9.
source: EVCNB open_in_new
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