AO-7's 40th Anniversary
AO-7 became the second AMSAT-NA constructed and Phase 2 amateur radio satellite launched into Low Earth Orbit. It remained operational until a short circuit in a battery in 1981. AMSAT
LED lighting latest RF offender
New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has identified serious cases of interference to radio communications at log hauler sites in Marlborough from the operation of vehicle mounted LED lighting. Southgate
Mysterious Russian space junk does maneuvers
What was first thought to be a piece of debris left over from the launch of three Russian military communication satellites has turned out to be a fourth satellite capable of maneuvers. Slashdot
Baofeng BF-888S HT reviewed
For its price, and subject to the limitations we've outlined, it's an acceptable radio. With only 16 channels and no easy way to change anything, you may think that it's pretty useless. Essex Ham
Archaic procedures inhibit amateur radio
In the US, an individual interested in obtaining a license to operate amateur radio is granted one in three days. In India, after taking the test, it takes anywhere from six months to a year! Southgate
PortableSDR in action
This video is a less technical overview of the PortableSDR. This is also the debut of the newly finished aluminum enclosure. PortableSDR
A typical PSK-31 contact
Here's a video showing how the use of macros in the DM780 software really helps speed up the process of exchanging signal reports and information on PSK-31. The Radio Hobbyist
Russian air ships use Morse Code
The Russians still use quite a lot of Morse and especially for these extended out of area missions. They send the same short 3 figure tactical messages back to their control in Russia using Morse and voice. The Aviationist
