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Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2480, May 9th, 2025 [Audio]

📰Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2480 for Friday, May 9th, 2025 report2480.mp3 (attachment) _source: https://www.arnewsline.org_ - FCC TO PUSH FOR US-BASED TESTING OF SOME IMPORTED ELECTRONICS - WEATHER-BALLOON WASTE CHALL…

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Digital from the Driver’s Seat: Yaesu FT-891 in Action

Running some digital modes mobile from the truck today! Using my Yaesu FT-891 with Armoloq rails, and mounted on top is the Digirig DR891, solid little setup for portable digital ops. Works great for FT8, WinLink, JS8Cal…

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New Feature: Community Event Calendar is Live! ????

Just launched the HamLike.com Event Calendar — a place where anyone can post ham radio-related events, including: ✅ Nets ✅ Club meetings ✅ Swaps ✅ Contests ✅ Special events ✅ Field Days ✅ Anything ham-related! If it’s ha…

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This gearbox rotates a few tons

Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJcHi30OtTi/?igsh=ajNwa255dHgyY3hh

DDRR AN Antenna for small spaces

This link was shared to me by KO6CPN, thank you! ### Link: https://www.md0mdi.im/ddrr-an-antenna-for-small-spaces/ https://alphaxray.info/cb-antennas/2016/build-cb-11-metre-27mhz-ddrr-quarter-wave-vertical-performance-lo…

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What to Post on HamLike.com — and How!

# 📡 What to Post on HamLike.com — and How! Welcome to HamLike.com — the community-driven ham radio hub where you decide what makes the homepage. Every thumbs-up you give helps surface the best content for everyone to see…

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What Band Do You Use the Most?

Vote below and tell us why in the comments!

Turning random objects into antennas [YouTube]

https://youtu.be/OnmNIXAi9ac?si=OadvR7Mk3Y5kH8DM

[Meme] Ham Radio: Because I can

???? Big Update: Welcome to HamLike.com!

Hey everyone, exciting news! SDHam.org has officially rebranded to HamLike.com, and rolled out some awesome new features! The biggest addition? Thumbs-up voting is now live! If you see a post you like, whether it’s helpf…

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Need Help with Solar RFI, HF Bands Unusable

I'm reaching out to see if anyone in the community might be able to help me out. After installing a solar system at my house, I started experiencing major RFI issues across the HF bands. It's bad enough that I can barely…

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GRA-7350T

Did a quick test of the GRA-7350T on 20 meters. Setup was straightforward, and an antenna analyzer was definitely useful for quicker tuning. So far, getting good performance. Curious if anyone else is running this and wh…

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arcOS: A Simple Way to Get on Digital Ham Radio

# **arcOS: A Simple Way to Get on Digital Ham Radio** If you’ve ever wanted to try digital ham radio but found the setup confusing, **arcOS** might be exactly what you need. Special thanks to KG4VDK for creating this val…

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Bored with Ham Radio? Try Something New!

If you’ve been in the hobby for a while and feel like you’ve hit a rut, **you’re not alone**. Maybe you’ve worked all the DX you care about, or you’re tired of the same local repeater chatter. But instead of walking away…

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DigiPi: A Powerful, Portable Data Transceiver for Ham Radio

DigiPi is a powerful and compact amateur radio data transceiver designed for Raspberry Pi, offering seamless access to various digital modes over Wi-Fi via a phone or web browser. This innovative device transforms tradit…

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Integrating AI into Everyday Ham Radio Activities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have been transforming various hobbies and industries, and ham radio is no exception. Whether you are a seasoned operator or just starting out, AI can become a valuable ass…

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Spiderbeam 12m Mast Guy Wire Plate

Spiderbeam 12m Mast Guy Wire Plate Source: https://www.printables.com/model/225224-spiderbeam-12m-mast-ham-radio/files

Xmas ornaments for fellow ham operators.

I created some Christmas ornaments for my fellow operators using my new Flashforge Adventurer 5M! To achieve the multi-color design, I used pauses at different layer heights during the print. It was a fun project to put …

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Get Your Own Vanity Call Sign

One of the most common questions new hams ask is, “How do I get a vanity call sign?” Although the process can seem a bit complicated at first, it’s something any ham can navigate with a little guidance. In this article, …

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Grounding Your Ham Radio Station: Best Practices for a Safe and Quiet Station

Setting up a solid grounding system is one of the most important steps in establishing a reliable and safe ham radio station. Proper grounding helps protect you and your equipment from electrical issues, reduces noise fo…

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