MMDVM Hotspot Build
After buying my first Hotspot (a ZumSpot) I became enamored with the possibilities presented by Pi-Star. I have since experimented and have build several simplex […]
Station projects
Upgrading a Yaesu G-800SA rotor for remote control with a ERC Version 4 SMD USB
Having to manually drive the rotor has become a pain as I have to keep an eye on the rotor controller while also occupying a […]
FT-450D WSTJ-X Config
Setting up WSJT-X can be be a struggle if all the hardware and settings do not align. Based on a question by a reader a […]
Flex Radio to ACOM 600S CAT Serial interface
With the release of SmartSDR 1.10.8.39 it is now possible to have the amp band track the radio directly no PC or PC software needed. […]
160m and 60m Inverted L project
With winter approaching it is time to make improvements to my antenna setup for 160m. The current Inverted V with its high angle of radiation […]
Eyeball QSL card aka a Ham Radio business card
On the heals of the my QSL card creation experience I spent an evening putting together a Ham business card, aka a Eyeball QSL card. […]
Mini Desktop – Wires-X computer
I initially started with an old desktop system that I had laying around and it got the job done. However it was noisy, had rotating […]
Over Engineering 101 – An Arduino based GPS synchronized ID reminder
Introduction I received an Arduino Nano as a gift and I was looking for ways to put it to use around the Ham shack. I […]
Yaesu FTM-400DR Microphone Extension
How to Build a Microphone extension for less than $15
Yaesu Fusion DR-1X – Wires-X configuration
My experience setting up WiresX on a Yaesu Fusion DR-1X Repeater
N0IAI-R Wires-X is up
Exploring new things, received the HRI-200 Interface and my Wires-X ID today. Repeater is running in Auto/Fix(FM) until Yaesu releases a upgrade which is expected Q1-16.
N0IAI Repeater on the air
The N0IAI Repeater is on the air servicing Harrisonville and surrounding areas.
Ham Radio Headset
Headsets are awesome and best of all don’t need to cost several hundred dollars.
Rotator Lightning protection
Build your own protection using MOV’s and save a bundle.
Ham Shack Desk Riser
Don’t resort to pilling gear, build a simple riser to make better use of what you have.