Hacker News with Generative AI: Ham Radio

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 42 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 71 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 75 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.

Ham Radio, Hobbies, Technology, Urban Survival

99 points by nativeit 115 days ago | 48 comments

Goodwatch – A Ham Radio Wristwatch (2020) (kk4vcz.com)

Ham Radio, Wearables, Technology, Gadgets

131 points by austinallegro 201 days ago | 31 comments