Month: December 2024
Innovative Driving Directions for Winlink Users
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Check out this interesting video from Jason (KM4ACK). He demonstrates a creative mashup of two different services to deliver driving directions in a text-based format—perfect for Winlink use. After running…
Stay Prepared: Winlink Station Maintenance
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Regular maintenance of your Winlink station is vital for ensuring effective communication during emergencies. Keep local copies of essential files and follow a systematic checklist to stay ready.
Revive the Airwaves: Call Once a Day!
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The ham radio hobby experiences varied activity levels across repeaters. To revive engagement, let’s actively participate in nets, broadcast our calls daily, and support new operators. Together, we can create…
Harnessing Citizen Science: Reporting Earthquakes Using Winlink and DYFI
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Imagine experiencing the earth shaking beneath your feet. It might be hardly felt or it may toss your around a bit, and in the aftermath, you might wonder: How can…
Winlink Wednesday: A Stepping Stone to Winlink Expertise
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This article was initially featured in the World Famous – Thermal Belt Amateur Radio Club Newsletter – November 2024 Winlink Wednesday is an initiative designed to sharpen communication skills among…
Customized HAMSHACK Dashboard for the Western Carolinas
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If you’re a weather watcher, amateur radio operator, or want to monitor events in the Western Carolinas, there’s a powerful tool you should know about: the HAMSHACK Dashboard. Originally developed…
Hello world!
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What’s this? A new blog in 2024? And on top of that—not another ham radio blog? Makes no sense, right? Ham radio blogger and RF influencer isn’t exactly on the…
