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RemoteQTH Server

This Open source project offers a solution to remote control of your Amateur radio station. Base for connecting other components and their remote control. The main advantage is low cost and adaptability (open source code).

Base for connecting other components on your remote station.

Main functions:

• System is configured via web interface, with password protection.
• Remote control are also possible with a smartphone.
• Control up to 8 arduino (K3NG code) rotators modules.
• Azimuth maps of rotators show actual grayline with position of the sun.
• Web control for 8 relays.
• Up to 8 temperature sensors.
• Up to 2 A/D sensors with four voltage inputs.
• LCD display shows actual IP adress and other informations.
• One click server update.
• Access without public IP addresses.
• CW daemon - send cw from web interface, also listen on TCP port.
• Export up to 8 serial ports to IP nework.
• SSH access allows you to run applications directly on the server (Tucnak log).
• QRcode generator for simply mobile acess.
• Backup server configuration.
• Based on RaspberryPI with consumption 2 watt only.
• Any linux system possible.

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Hardware requirements:

• Raspberry Pi single-board computer (or else linux compatible pc).
• SD memory card (min 2GB).
• Server main board.
• Eight relay board.
• Arduino rotor control with USB/UART converter (up to eight).
• LCD display with I2C controller and 3.3/5V level converter.
• I2C A/D converter with four voltage inputs (one or two).
• I2C temperature sensor (up to eight).
• USB/UART CW interface.
• 5V power supply.
• Power hub.
• USB hub with external power supply.

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Arduino Band decoder - independent module kit

Main functions:

• Independent hardware.
• Open code (by OK1CDJ) - you can modify.
• Arduino mini module compatible.
• Hardware input for:
  • Kenwood/Icom CAT.
  • Icom Band voltage output.
  • Yaesu BCD.
• Optocoupler isolated output.
• 5V power voltage.
• Twelve open colector output.
• Twelve LED diode indicated.
• 70 x 80 mm PCB board.

More info at Remote QTH; Click Here
http://remoteqth.com/

STL-40 / STL40-PTT Lightweight Tactical Headset

Lightweight Tactical Headset
This lightweight tactical-style monitoring headset incorporates a flexible contoured ear hanger which can be easily adjusted for fit. Includes a quick-disconnect acoustic tube with multiple ear insert options and right or left ear compatibility. The swivel boom microphone adjusts for left or right positioning. Combine with a Sonetics SON231 Belt Pack for wireless system.

More info; Click Here
http://www.soneticscorp.com/products/stealth-headsets/stl-40-stl40-ptt-lightweight-tactical-headset/

Sonetics Communication Solution Home Page

http://www.soneticscorp.com/  

 

W4HM "Free" Daily MF/HF/6M Radio Wave Propagation Forecast

W4HM has decided to make his W4HM Daily MF/HF/6M Radio Wave Propagation Forecast free of charge to all of his fellow amateur radio operators and SWL's around the world.
It can be found at http://www.solarcycle24.org and http://www.wcflunatall.com/propagation.htm .

Thomas F. Giella, W4HM
Lakeland, FL, USA w4hm@tampabay.rr.com
W4HM Daily MF/HF/6M Radio Wave Propagation Forecast Subscription Service: http://www.solarcycle24.org

W4HM Solar Space & Geomagnetic Weather Data Dashboard: http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o2.htm

W4HM Solar Cycle 24 Forecast Discussion & Archive:
http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o4.htm

W4HM 160 Meter Radio Propagation Theory Notes: 
 http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o5.htm

W4HM Solar Space Weather & Geomagnetic Raw Forecast Data Links: http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o6.htm

Solar Cycle 24 Dot Org on Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Solar...39198369462931

Marshall Hamfest and Radio Swap

 The 53rd Annual Marshall Hamfest and Radio Swap meet will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the Marshall Activity Center (MAC), 15325 W. Michigan Avenue in Marshall, Michigan. The doors will open at 8:00AM and the event will run until 12:00PM. Admission is $5.00 and parking is free. Table-space is available for vendors or those who have items they wish to sell, priced at $10.00 per 8’. Amateur radio license testing will begin at 10:00AM. All are welcome to join us! For registration materials and additional information, please visit our website www.w8df.com, contact Dave “Doc” Ashbolt K8OLY or Mike Schmieder KD8NJA at (269) 223-7141 or email us at crossroadshamfest@gmail.com.


More Info; Click Here 
http://www.w8df.com/index.php?content=hamfest

 

Sunday Voice Net – Topic: TAPRN Winlink BBS

Hello TAPRN, Hope everyone had a great week.  We will be having our weekly Voice Net this Sunday, 3/10/13, at 9pm EST, God willing.  As always, we’ll do our best to be at 3.818, but history is proving 3.819 or higher due to QRM is needed. For this week’s topic, W0ECM has offered to discuss the TAPRN
More info; Click Here
 

APOCALYPSE 101 - EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

APOCALYPSE 101:  If the flood waters rise, if the virus spreads, if the bombs go off -- the guys who run Forge Survival Supply are ready. Meet four former Marines who believe that they have what it takes to survive almost any doomsday scenario. Joel, Mark, Mike and Jimmy own Forge Survival Supply; their mission is to use what they have on hand to teach and test their clients' survival skills.  Set your DVR!!!!

MOUSER ELECTRONICS

Mouser Electronics, a name well known in the ham radio do it
yourself movement, has  announced the signing of a new
international distribution agreement with Coilcraft, a
leading magnetic component manufacturer, across the regions
of Europe, Asia, Mexico and South America.  Through this
partnership, announced at Embedded World in Germany, Mouser
is now stocking a wide range of Coilcraft's magnetic and
inductive products for immediate shipment.

Coilcraft provides magnetic components including high-
performance RF chip inductors, power magnetics and filters
in a variety of packages and a wide range of values.
Designer's kits are offered to help engineers learn the
capabilities of these high-performance inductors.

According to Mouser President and CEO Glenn Smith, this
agreement with Coilcraft helps further his company's
commitment to providing the newest products and technologies
for design engineers from industry-leading suppliers.  Smith
adds that Mouser and Coilcraft are looking forward to a long-
standing and successful partnership together.

World Amateur Radio Day

World Amateur Radio Day is April 18th and according to the
International Amateur Radio Union that sponsors the event
the theme this year is Amateur Radio:  Entering Its Second
Century of Disaster Communications.

According to the IARU announcement, the theme for 2013 of
Amateur Radio:  Entering Its Second Century of Disaster
Communications is an excellent opportunity for amateur radio
emergency communications groups to take advantage of the
event to highlight the role amateur radio plays in disaster
response.

Among the suggestions are for IARU member societies to
arrange ham radio demonstrations in public places such as
parks or shopping areas.  The IARU says that such
demonstrations in public areas usually generate inquiries
and questions from the public about amateur radio.  It adds
that this makes it a great opportunity to attract new people
to become members of the ham radio community.

The IARU notes that in 2013, April 18th is a weekday but
that should not keep public activity from taking place
either on the weekend before or after that date.  Also, if
you plan on holding a public demonstration, the IARU says
not to forget to include some young people to show all ages
are a part of this growing world wide public service
oriented hobby.

More information on World Amateur Radio Day is on the web at
www.iaru.org. 

SARL NATIONAL CONVENTION APRIL 26 - 28

The 2013 South African Radio League's National Convention
and Annual General meeting will be held April 26th to the
28th at the Sulla Via Venue not far from Johannesburg.  This
years gathering will be hosted by the West Rand Amateur
Radio Club with Kenny Neville from West Rand Astronomy Club
as the featured guest speaker.  If conditions are clear
Neville's talk may be followed by a sky gazing party.  More
information, further program details and reservation forms
should be on-line right now at will be available on
www.sarl.org.za.  The planners hope to see many ham radio
operators there.