Category: Experiments
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Installing Chirp on Ubuntu
I talk about a script I wrote to help me install CHIRP somewhat reliably on a fresh Ubuntu install. DISCLAIMER: I’m not a Linux expert, this script will uninstall the BRLTTY driver for braille devices, if you use a braille device you run this script at your own risk. The script live at this link…
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K6ARK CW Paddle
I’ve finally started the journey of learning CW. The price of some of these CW keys are outrageous for someone who is just trying to start out and learn. Luckily K6ARK has graciously uploaded these 3D print files for making your own with cheap parts from readily available sources (Amazon). Assuming you or a friend…
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4 State QRP EFHW Antenna Kit Build
The 4 State QRP EFHW antenna kit ($16) is a super cool little compact matching unit and antenna. It can be built as a random wire or an end fed half wave. The only thing you need to supply is the antenna wire. This is the first torroid I’ve wound and I’ve found their instruction…
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FRS? GMRS? HAM? MURS? CB?
Recently, I’ve been experimenting with find the best solution for local communications at our family farm. I’ve been trying everything from HAM to CB to FRS handheld radios (still haven’t tried MURS though) and by and large they all do the job about 80% well. Each has their strengths and drawbacks as far as ease…