Any amateur radio operators on Nostr yet?
HF 20-40M preferred, enough length and power to go the distance.
Thinking about relaying some notes over FSK/PSK this week just to make a point…
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I really want to start messing around with SDR, I just haven't bought any equipment yet.
Radio stations, now that’s something straight from a science fiction novel.
Fathom running a radio station.
So, what are you guys doing today?
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Yup! My father has multiple repeaters on top of mountains across the southwest. We were using autopatch to make phone calls via HAM radios years before the first cell phone was released.
Autopatch?
Yup! My dad has the equipment on mountaintops so as long as you can connect to the repeater on the mountain top you can make a phone call. Now that cell phones are the norm autopatch isn't that cool anymore but back in the day it was insane to be able to make a phone call via your HAM radio. Only downside to autopatch is anyone on your freq could listen to your phone call. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopatch
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I'm gonna read up, I love old tell communication tech!
For sure. HAM radio is the most reliable form of communication over distances especially during a natural disaster. When the internet goes down, cell phone towers don't work, HAM radio never fails. Also a very secure way of communicating if you have your system setup correctly.
Which country are you in? Because regarding security I have some concerns when it comes fk HAM?
Could you clarify please
Very cool!
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In the United States, autopatch users are required to hang up if they encounter music on hold, as the Federal Communications Commission regulations prohibit music on amateur radio frequencies.
Damn no breaking it down to Opus One ;(
>prohibit music
Well that fucking sucks. What's the appeal again?
How enforced is this rule anyway?
What type of hardware is needed to get started? Can you use any radio by software tech? This has been on my growing (sadly) “list of shit I need to master because the world is teetering.”
It's relatively inexpensive to get into the hobby (truly, in its simplest form it's just a radio and an antenna, you can really TX (transmit) on anything). If you're just looking to get started (and in the US) you can get your technicians license (three classes of license, tech general and extra) and start transmitting and building. US is one of the only countries that says "here's a license and a call sign, go have fun".
Love the photo 😂
I wonder if any succeasful love relationshios were formed over HAM
Unlikely, XYLs are not shack accessories
XYL?
Documenting the temporal origins of the •zapbomb•
Forget about it
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Some terrestrial species we knew as humans tried to dirty #zapbomb and were extinct from existence.
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Fellow ham checking in. I see you choice bands, preferred mode?
FT8 when I'm at work (fun to quickly make contacts and get "wallpaper" QSL cards). Usually on 20m or 18.
Straight to general 2 years ago for me. Got my WAS on ft8. Analog and DMR on the local repeaters of course. I want to start to branch out to something new next, maybe some SSB. I'm on a not so random long wire so plenty of band options.
Would just use PSKR on 40-20m
Is that a GMDSS station? 😃
I gotta take another exam to reach you. U know I’m sick of you right? DM call sign?
Yeah, I'm an Extra Class operator in the US, and a volunteer examiner. If anyone here had any questions feel free to DM.
Your post is getting a lot of shares.
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My dad’s prefix was PT7VME. I used to watch him talking at random trying to find someone to talk to. It’s a really cool culture, very helpful and smart people, similar to our Bitcoin and Nostr community is
Yes, but i’m half way trough the course to get my licence so no call name yet. Absolutely eager to start experimenting with it. I Saw something that you said about using the low frequencies for sending transactions. I’m close to salt water so that would be even better in my case. But, just started to dig into all of this.
Unfortunately, no matter which guy it is, you’re gonna hear about the latest doctor appointment. 😂