Hacker News with Generative AI: Amateur Radio

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 14 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 38 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 40 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 44 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 94 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 126 days ago | 106 comments
CHART: The Hackable Amateur Radio Telescope (astrochart.github.io)
Amateur Radio, Telescopes, Hardware, Open Source, DIY
89 points by teleforce 152 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 216 days ago | 13 comments