In times of devastation many turn to old school tech to keep communication lines open (North Carolina)
A major problem in the wake of Helene has been broken lines of communications. Cellular…
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via Hackaday: Where is the End of DIY?
Al and I were talking on the podcast about Dan Maloney’s recent piece on how…
via Amateur Radio Daily: Ham Radio and the Aftermath of Helene
We’re beginning to see ways in which amateur radio operators are stepping up to help…
via Hackaday: Will You Need Ad Block for Your Car?
The modern web has become difficult to navigate without ad blocking software. Ford now has…
Famous Collins Transceiver in Apocalypse Now
We have seen so many great receivers and other equipment appear in movies, it’s surprising…
via Hackaday: Floorboard Is a Keyboard for Your Feet
Whether you have full use of your hands or not, a foot-operated keyboard is a…
via the ARRL: ARRL Section Managers Gather for Training at Headquarters
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via the ARRL: National Preparedness Month – Station Readiness
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Via the RSGB: October 2024 – Strategic priorities update
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via Hackaday: Humble 555 Gets a Boost for ESR Meter
wanted to use a low power TS555 in an ESR meter design. The…
via Amateur Radio Daily: Icom Amateur Radios Identified as Explosive Devices Used to Target Hezbollah
Icom IC-V82 handheld transceivers designed for amateur radio use have been identified as the latest…
ICOM issues statement regarding IC-V82 radios used in Lebanon device explosions
Regarding current media reports Earlier today in worldwide media, there have been reports that two-way…
via Hackaday: How Sony Mastered the Transistor
When you think of Sony, you probably think of a technology company that’s been around…
via Hackaday: Swiss Researchers May Have Solved Hydrogen Storage
If you follow the world of clean energy, you will probably have read all about…
via Hackaday: Adjustable Electric Hand Warmers
It may be the last gasp of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, but it’s…
via the ARRL: ARRL Utah Section Expanding Emergency Communication Capabilities
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via Hackaday: Make Your Own Point Contact Transistor
Beyond the power variant, it sometimes seems as though we rarely encounter a discrete transistor…
via Amateur Radio Daily: TAPR Calls for Nominations for Board of Directors
TAPR is seeking nominations to fill three director roles on their board. Nominations will be…
via Hackaday: 3D Printed Electronics Breadboard
The printed breadboard cover as seen from the bottom. (Credit: CHEP, YouTube) Does it make…
via Amateur Radio Daily: National Traffic System Celebrates 75 Years
The National Traffic System (NTS) is celebrating 75 years of service this October. As NTS…
via Hackaday: It Turns Out, A PCB Makes A Nice Watch Dial
Printed circuit boards are typically only something you’d find in a digital watch. However, as…
via Hackaday: 2024 Tiny Games Contest: Morse Quest Goes Where You Do
Do you know Morse code already? Or are you maybe trying to learn so you…
via the ARRL: Estate Planning for Hams (What happens to all your stuff?)
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via Hackaday: New 2 GB Raspberry Pi 5 Has Smaller Die and 30% Lower Idle Power Usage
Recently Raspberry Pi released the 2GB version of the Raspberry Pi 5 with a new…
via Hackaday: Backlight Switch for a Better Multimeter
Frustrated by his Aldi multimeter’s backlight turning off after just 15 seconds, took…