Hacker News with Generative AI: Ham Radio

Tiny Ten DSP-Based HF Transceiver (janbob.com)
This all started while on a backpack in Oregon's Cascade Mountains. We enjoyed the beautiful scenery of our alpine valley. The lake in front of the tent was crystal clear and reflected the surrounding mountains. But, radio signals were all shielded from us. Not only were there no Cell signals, but we could only receive one weak FM broadcast station.

Radio, Electronics, DIY, Transceivers, Ham Radio

68 points by wglb 5 days ago | 19 comments

Ham Radio All-in-One-Cable (github.com/skuep)
This is the Ham Radio All-in-one-Cable. It is currently still being tested! Please read this README carefully before ordering anything.

Ham Radio, Open Source, Hardware

232 points by CTOSian 90 days ago | 65 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 119 days ago | 67 comments

Ham radio enthusiasts who help keep the NYC Marathon running smoothly (popsci.com)
By any metric, the New York Marathon is an immense production. The 50,000+ runners who are starting the race on Sunday November 3 make this the world’s largest marathon.

Marathon, Ham Radio, Events

45 points by wglb 123 days ago | 8 comments

My Experience Getting Licensed in Ham Radio (2020) (beckystern.com)
I just got my ham radio license! I started studying for my ham radio test at the suggestion of my friend David, who was also studying for his first license at the time. He made a strong pitch to my technological curiosity and urban survivalist interests by suggesting we could potentially communicate with each other without the assistance of the power grid or cell tower networks.