w7voa , to Random stuff
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"We are in the process of responding to a serious incident involving access to our network and headquarters-based systems. Several services, such as Logbook of The World® and the ARRL Learning Center, are affected." - ARRL https://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-systems-service-disruption

ChrisHolladay ,
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@w7voa
Someone got mad that their qsl was rejected ?

k8vsy , to Random stuff
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looks like is having connection issues at their hence why has been down

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  • FediFollows , to Random stuff
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    / picks of the day:

    ➡️ @cloudlog - Free open source web-based amateur radio logging software

    ➡️ @ARISS_Intl - Helping students talk to astronauts on International Space Station via amateur radio

    ➡️ @dlarc - Online library of materials on ham radio & early communications

    ➡️ @amateurradioinclusivitypledge - Encouraging amateur radio to become more diverse & inclusive

    ➡️ @M0YNG - Amateur radio enthusiast, runs the mastodon.radio server for ham radio people

    🧵 1/4

    FediFollows OP ,
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    / picks of the day (continued):

    ➡️ @MX0ONL - Amateur radio club based in UK with regular meet-ups

    ➡️ @VE3SKY - Skywide Amateur Radio Club in Toronto Canada

    ➡️ @w8lt - Amateur Radio & RF Club at Ohio State University USA

    ➡️ @cascadiaradio - Pacific Northwest Amateur Radio Community

    ➡️ @SouthPasRadio - South Pasadena Amateur Radio Club USA

    ➡️ @W5AC - Texas A&M Amateur Radio Club USA

    ➡️ @wessexweather - Amateur radio operator, runs weather station in Dorset, England

    2/4

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    / picks of the day (continued):

    ➡️ @m1hax - Amateur radio fan, SOTA activator in UK

    ➡️ @oz1lqo - Ham radio fan, RF & antennas systems engineer

    ➡️ @KJ7OMO - Radio operator active in Pride Radio Network for LGBTQIA+ hams & allies

    ➡️ @wb2ifs - Emergency communications amateur radio in Maryland USA

    ➡️ @W9SSN - Interested in SOTA, QRP including morse code/CW, based in USA

    ➡️ @AE4WX - Medical doctor, disaster responder, radio operator

    ➡️ @va3db - Operator in Ottawa, Canada

    3/4

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    / picks of the day (continued):

    The account below is a discussion group. Follow it to see its discussions in your timeline, mention it to post to the group. (More info on how to use Fediverse groups: https://fedi.tips/how-to-use-groups-on-the-fediverse/)

    ➡️ @hamradio - Discussion group about amateur radio

    PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS PART OF THE THREAD, IT MIGHT SPAM THE GROUP.

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    ai6yr OP ,
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    Okay, G4 solar storms are supposed to be on WEEKDAYS, NOT WEEKENDS. https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/phenomena/sunspotssolar-cycle

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  • kb9ens , to Random stuff
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    Just sat my first fully online Exam Tools based ham radio exam session as a Volunteer Examiner for GLAARG VEC. I've VEd for ARRL many times, but this was a whole different animal. Fun stuff!

    2 of 2 new Technician operators created for my break out room.


    Says "Exam Tools by Signal Stuff" and the A is an antenna tower.

    AE0SB , to Random stuff
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    From Now until May 5, I have the special event call sign W1M in celebration of International Workers' Day, the original Labor Day.

    For more information, you can go to https://w1mayday.wordpress.com

    KC8JC , to Random stuff
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    I just checked in to the

    If you're new to Winlink, nets like this help you make sure you build up skills and your station.

    Follow for details and shout if you need help. There are a lot of helpful hams around to lend a hand.

    textfiles , to Random stuff
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    OK, the big experiment has begun. A ham radio group has funded the scanning of 4,000 manuals from the Great Manuals Plus Haul. Now, the experiment is - will people kick on a special link in the blog entry to help fund the other 20 PALLETS of manuals?

    https://blog.archive.org/2024/04/24/a-happy-ending-for-some-manual-labor-and-a-call-for-support/

    VE2UWY ,
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    @textfiles I poked at the collection - SO. MANY. MANUALS.

    Not all related as noted, but many are and many more are adjacent.

    Great stuff!

    kc2ihx , to Random stuff
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    Do you keep the boxes that your gear came in?

    (Edit: I was mostly thinking transceivers, but you all are welcome to comment with your own nuance below)

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    bud_t , to Random stuff
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    📟 Time to check into the !

    Send your message between 0000-2359 UTC Friday Apr 19. Try to use different modes each week (ARDOP, VARA, packet, VHF, HF, etc) for practice!

    To: FFWN
    Subject: check-in

    Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]

    Message body line2: Are you generally more active on during winter or summer? [feel free to elaborate]

    Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]

    Please boost and encourage each other to practice using Winlink!

    ai6yr , to Random stuff
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    admin , to Random stuff
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    Just got this teeny tiny as a gift... I believe it's an Elida brand, but the box says "IP Radio"... I found the exact looking radio on AliExpress, but no download links.

    It came with a programming but no to program it with.

    I've already tried EditCP and QDMR to no avail - they don't see this tiny adorable thing to read the existing codeplug, much less write a new one.

    Anyone know where I can find the software for this thing? It's too cute to not use... and it was a gift, so I want to use it!

    EDIT TO UPDATE:

    I wrote a message on eBay to the manufacturer requesting the software. They sent it to me.

    I've got one contact programmed to it now, about to test transmit. If the folks on the hear me, then I've got confirmed functionality.

    We're making some progress!

    bernat , to Random stuff
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    Who said people didn't care about good user experience?

    In this highly scientific study based on the analysis of 1 /r/amateuradio subreddit post, 25% of all comments (post and comments included) said they did not use eQSL.cc due to it's bad user experience.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/vpaiay/what_is_the_reason_for_opposition_to_eqslcc/

    jeromyokc , to Random stuff
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    was looking at taking my technician ham test and was reading about the times for a virtual test and what not. ended up accidentally booking an exam in 1 hour. let's go!

    jeromyokc OP ,
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    and I passed!! 30/35. best score yet and that was pretty fun. On to study for my general next.

    bud_t , to Random stuff
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    ‼️ Reminder to check into the !

    Send your message between 0000-2359 UTC Friday Apr 12. Try to use different modes each week (ARDOP, VARA, packet, VHF, HF, etc) for practice!

    To: FFWN
    Subject: check-in

    Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]

    Message body line2: What has been your most interesting QSO? [briefly describe]

    Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]

    Please boost and encourage each other to practice using Winlink!


    W8TAU , to Random stuff
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    Is anyone planning on doing any particular radio stuff during the eclipse?

    I found this list of ideas:
    https://hamsci.org/eclipse

    I've driven down to Dayton, OH and plan to be somewhere in the path of totality with my FT-817 and MFJ-1899T tomorrow.

    Might try doing some kind of radio experiment or data gathering, but very much vacation style. Main goal is to experience the eclipse with family.

    b4ux1t3 , to Random stuff
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    Is there a Google Earth-equivalent open source software? Anyone? Maybe something that at least takes in open street map data and let's you put pins and stuff.

    Needs to work offline, I'd like satellite image data but need topographic data.

    Asking for reasons, I guess I could try tagging

    Bonus points for having a decent api/sdk.

    ai6yr , to Random stuff
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    The basic necessities of life.

    reillypascal , to contemporaryMusic group
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    New blog post — I have a track coming out April 12! it's on a new album by the electroacoustic trio Apply Triangle with works by 33 composers, and it was recorded remotely during lockdown.

    I talk about collecting amateur radio samples to use in the piece, the album project, and there's even a poem.

    @contemporarymusic

    https://reillyspitzfaden.com/blog/04-05-2024

    bud_t , to Random stuff
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    📟⚠️ It's almost time to check into the ! ⚠️

    Send your message between 0000-2359 UTC Friday Apr 5. Try to use different modes each week (ARDOP, VARA, packet, VHF, HF, etc) for practice!

    To: FFWN
    Subject: check-in

    Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]

    Message body line2: If you could only use a single mode for the next year, what would it be? [e.g., CW, SSB, FM, etc]

    Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]

    Please boost and encourage your friends to check in!


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