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#41

APRS, Winlink & Packet Radio / New LoRa world record: 1336 km...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 16, 2023, 09:57 AM

QuoteThe long term LoRaWAN® distance world record of 832 km / 517 mi has been broken. The new record now stands at 1336 km / 830 miles.

After 3 years, the new world record was set by installing LoRaWAN trackers on a fishing boat Estrela de Sesimbra and on its buoys on the Sesimbra coast, Portugal. The tracker was able to make contact with a gateway in the Canarian Islands. Three messages have been received by the "cablpa-pitilleros" gateway connected to The Things Stack Community Edition.

https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/article/new-lora-world-record-1336-km-830-mi

https://hackaday.com/2023/09/15/new-lora-distance-record-830-miles/

#42

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 10: Usapang ...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:26 AM

In episode 10 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX have a very interesting discussion with Ari 4I1BBL about HF antennas, grounding, operations, and different paradigms in HF communications. Kiko DV1K and Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01 will catch up with us on our next episodes.

This podcast was originally published on March 13, 2022 and is also available on the following channels:

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-10-usapang-hf-antenna-d54d354ffe5a

#43

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 9: Usapang A...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:24 AM

In this episode of Radyo at Kape, Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss VHF/UHF antenna homebrewing with Jayson DW1YVX.

This podcast was originally published on March 6, 2022 and is also available on the following channels:

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-9-usapang-antenna-building-d29b732401a4

#44

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 8: Emergency...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:22 AM

In episode 8 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss the different aspects of emergency communications ("emcomms") and how off-grid radio capabilities and protocols will play a big part on being in touch with your family and community during times of need.

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-8-emergency-communications-bdc3ce5029de

#45

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 7: Usapang G...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:21 AM

In episode 6 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss the different aspects of grounding and the importance of having a properly grounded system for safety, RF grounding, and mitigating lightning damage.

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-7-usapang-grounding-daeacc0b3e5c

#46

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 6: On-the-ai...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:21 AM

In episode 6 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX interview Teacher Des DW4DES, who shares her experiences in using radio and radio technology in augmenting educational resources in her school district in the #Bicol Region.

For any inquiries regarding Teacher Des' project, kindly email [email protected].

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-6-on-the-air-dx-learning-706c80aa58e9

#47

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 5: Usapang C...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:20 AM

In episode 5 of Radyo at Kape (Radio and Coffee), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss our respective amateur radio clubs, plus a brief talk on some of the benefits and nuances of club membership in the Philippine amateur radio setting.

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-5-usapang-clubs-c1c025f7773f

#48

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 4: Hobbies W...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:18 AM

In episode 4 of Radyo at Kape (or Beer) (Radio and Coffee or Beer), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Kiko DV1K, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX discuss how amateur radio can have numerous sub-interests or hobbies within the hobby.

We give a brief overview of each of our own special interests in ham radio. Our advice: amateur radio is such an expansive hobby that you can find so many things to do and specialize in. What's important: learn, evolve, and also be supportive of others who might have their own interests.

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-4-hobbies-within-the-hobby-94dea5089727

#49

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 3: Amateur a...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:18 AM

In this episode of Radyo at Kape (or Beer) (Radio and Coffee or Beer), Angelo 4I1RAC/N2RAC, Nash 4E1FLD/N4SHX, Jay "Owan" DW1SER/PH01, and Kiko DV1K discuss good operating practices, net calls, learning, listening, and other observations in the amateur radio and commercial/civic radio services. Some things discussed:

Why you need to listen for traffic before transmitting
How to call "CQ" or call for any station to make a contact with
How to break into an ongoing conversation
Emergency and priority traffic
Illegal and improper uses of the frequency
Participating in net calls

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-3-amateur-and-commercial-radio-operating-practices-a1698fd38947

#50

Radyo at Kape / Season 1, Episode 2: Your Firs...

Last post by DU2XXR - Sep 15, 2023, 10:16 AM

After our successful pilot podcast episode of Radio at Kape (or Beer), Nash N4SHX Radio/4E1FLD, Jay "Owan" DW1SER / PH01, get back together now with Kiko DV1K to discuss our recommendations for your first radio.

Everyone has a start with this #hamradio hobby, and as with any #amateurradio enthusiast, we all have our needs and preferences. Whether you get started with an inexpensive Baofeng UV-5R, a Yaesu VX-8R, you will most likely level up to other radios and other aspects of the hobby.

What features should you look for in a first radio? What makes a Baofeng a difficult radio to do antenna upgrades on? What do the different IP ratings mean? Why are Motorola radios so expensive? These are some of the questions we discuss in this episode.

I also published this on my own YouTube channel, but there were encoding issues causing the video to freeze in the middle. I have therefore featured the video as seen on Jay's channel above.

https://n2rac.com/radyo-at-kape-episode-2-your-first-portable-radio-190ffe77f8a3