This article will take you through all the steps of configuring and installing HamClock on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W including what is the best OS for installation
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Buying via AliExpress
This article explains the freight process when ordering from platforms like AliExpress, aimed at inexperienced buyers. It outlines essential guidelines, safety precautions for electrical products, and tips for avoiding scams. The author shares personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of thorough product checks, order tracking, and understanding shipping logistics to enhance customer satisfaction.
Buying Ham equipment online – Caveat Emptor
The post warns buyers about potential scams when purchasing ham equipment online, particularly from platforms like eBay and AliExpress. Issues like misleading ads, drop-shipping, and counterfeit products from overseas sellers pose risks. Buyers are advised to conduct thorough research, be cautious with local classifieds, and carefully assess product conditions and seller credibility. Updated for 2025!
HamClock and a Quick Guide to Propagation
The writer shares their experience with HamClock, a tool for amateur radio enthusiasts, highlighting its value in understanding HF propagation. They discuss its features, setup, and comparison with other similar tools. Additionally, information services such as NCDXF Beacons, VOACAP, DX Clusters, NOAA Space Weather scales, and more are explained. The article aims to spark interest in HF propagation for amateur radio enthusiasts.
Hamlib or Flrig or Omnirig for Transceiver CAT Control?
This article will take you through CAT control setup, particularly looking at TCP Control and discussing each of the popular CAT control servers.
Hamlib (rigctld) and HamClock – Raspberry Pi
This article will take you through all the steps of configuring and installing Hamlib on the Raspberry Pi and combining this with HamClock.
Amateur Radio Guides – Packet Radio
Packet Radio has been around for years. Learn where it came from, what it is used for today, and how you use it with just the equipment you have now.
Amateur Radio Guide – Digital Mode – FT8
Another in our series of Amateur Radio Guides. This one is on Digital Modes. This provides a fairly complete overview of what you need to get started with FT8 in terms of hardware, software including links and alternatives.
Chinese Radios – Illegal in Australia?
In Australia, the legality of Chinese radios, such as the Baofeng UV5R, for amateur use has sparked debate. While government documents are sparse, licensed amateur operators may have some leeway regarding non-type approved equipment. However, caution is advised, as regulations and privileges remain ambiguous and subject to individual interpretation and compliance.
The Big Question – is ham radio dead??
There is so much clickbait out there, saying Amateur Radio is dead or dying. Here we look at some facts including latest numbers (Jan 2024) showing growth with Foundation leading the charge.