Hacker News with Generative AI: Amateur Radio

Borax or Baking Soda Rectifier and the glow (2003) (sparkbangbuzz.com)
In the early days of amateur radio, the dc plate voltage power supply for the transmitter, was often made using homemade rectifiers.

Electronics, Amateur Radio, History

70 points by _spduchamp 38 days ago | 15 comments

Ham Radio 101: What is WSPR? (onallbands.com)
WSPR stands for Weak Signal Propagation Reporter—a protocol implemented in a computer program used for weak-signal radio communication between hams.

Ham Radio, Radio Communication, Amateur Radio, Technology, WSPR

167 points by peter_d_sherman 71 days ago | 67 comments

How ham radio endures (zdnet.com)
When disaster strikes, and conventional communication systems fail, amateur ham radio operators step in to bridge the gap, providing a crucial link between those in affected areas and the outside world.

Amateur Radio, Communication, Disaster Relief

161 points by CrankyBear 96 days ago | 74 comments

Turn your Android phone into a modern ham radio transceiver (kv4p.com)
kv4p HT is a homebrew VHF radio that makes your phone capable of voice and text communication completely off-grid with at least a Technician class amateur radio license.

Amateur Radio, Android, DIY, Technology, Communication

537 points by thcipriani 98 days ago | 191 comments

Through Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Amateur Radio Triumphs When All Else Fails (wired.com)
While some residents in hurricane-impacted areas can’t send texts or make calls, amateur radio enthusiasts are helping communicate requests for help and messages between loved ones.

Amateur Radio, Natural Disasters, Communication, Technology

22 points by 8bitsrule 101 days ago | 2 comments

The END OF 900Mhz (NexNav proposes removing band from amateur and LoRa) [video] (youtube.com)

Radio, Technology, Amateur Radio, Regulations, LoRa

5 points by hi-v-rocknroll 152 days ago | 0 comments

Back to the future: Are hackers the future of amateur radio? (kb6nu.com)

Amateur Radio, Cybersecurity, Technology, History

168 points by austinallegro 184 days ago | 106 comments

CHART: The Hackable Amateur Radio Telescope (astrochart.github.io)

Amateur Radio, Telescopes, Hardware, Open Source, DIY

89 points by teleforce 210 days ago | 13 comments

RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) Sleuthing with the TinySA (2021) (blogspot.com)

Electronics, Hardware, Signal Analysis, Amateur Radio

52 points by transpute 274 days ago | 13 comments