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Chip Coker KD4C
December 16, 2024
If you’ve ever wanted to dabble in modeling antennas (but were afraid to try), then don’t miss tomorrow night’s QRV. I’ll be talking about MMANA (Macoto Mori’s ANtenna Analyzer) which is a free, easy-to-use-once-you-understand-it software…and my goal for tomorrow night…
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Chip Coker KD4C
November 19, 2024
On the heels of another SSTV Event from the International Space Station, our November 2024 QRV Tech program will take a deeper look at the Slow-Scan TV Mode, how it works, and how you can use it on both HF…
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Chip Coker KD4C
October 21, 2024
Our October 2024 QRV Tech program will be a bit different -we’re going to walk you through how to build a HamClock – that incredibly useful piece of software that is much more than just a clock – step by…
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Chip Coker KD4C
September 17, 2024
Our September 2024 QRV Tech program will be a discussion and demonstration of the various ways that you can participate in this weekend’s RWK High-Altitude Balloon Launch. Here’s a preview: How To Participate In The RWK Balloon Launch From Your…
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Andrew Koenig KE5GDB
August 19, 2024
By Andrew Koenig KE5GDB In this article we will discuss how to receive transmissions from a radiosonde running the RS41ng firmware and transmitting the Horus Binary v2 protocol. Twice a day NOAA launches radiosondes into the upper atmosphere to make…
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Chip Coker KD4C
August 19, 2024
Our August 2024 QRV Tech program will be a discussion and demonstration of “Fox & Hound” Mode of the popular WSJT-X Software (FT-8/4 digital modes). Many people use FT-8 every day, but if you want to work any serious DX…
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Chip Coker KD4C
July 15, 2024
Our July 2024 QRV Tech program will be a discussion and demonstration of the popular Quansheng UV-K5(8) HT. This $20 HT has caused a stir in the ham community because of one critical reason – it’s reprogrammable! Unlike the ubiquitous…
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Chip Coker KD4C
July 1, 2024
By Chip Coker KD4C For just a few $, you can build your own RadioSonde Tracking Receiver setup and participate in tracking the twice-daily (0000 and 1200 UTC) launches of radiosondes by NOAA. These radiosondes transmit at around 403 MHz…
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Chip Coker KD4C
May 20, 2024
Our May 2024 QRV Tech program will be a discussion of APRS – the Automatic Packet Reporting System. This is widely used on VHF and UHF for position reporting but that’s just a small part of what it is capable…
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Chip Coker KD4C
April 15, 2024
Our April 2024 QRV Tech program will be a discussion of what you need to know and do for your first POTA (Parks on the Air) outing. Let’s get prepared for this weekend’s RWK POTA outing at Spring Creek Forest…
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