Wanted to share something I built. I enjoy APRS and wanted a terminal-based way to log and watch traffic. I originally built this for my local APRS node but thought others might like it.

claprs lets you stream live APRS data or query by callsign.

Hosted on GitHub and Codeberg:

https://github.com/benwoody/claprs

https://codeberg.org/BenDoubleU/claprs

"Toys" like this got me into making and building which got me into ham radio

On 22 March 2025, we used the Dwingeloo telescope to successfully bounce a radio signal off the surface of Venus. At the time, Venus was in its closest approach to Earth at about 42.000.000 km. Such a conjunction happens when Venus is between the Sun and the Earth, and happens approximately every 580 days.

Astronaut and radio amateur, Rabea Rogge LB9NJ / KD3AID, will be transmitting amateur radio Slow Scan TV images from space during the SpaceX Fram2 mission, planned for launch on March 31.

In a Public Notice titled “In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete,” issued on March 12, 2025, the FCC is soliciting public input on any FCC rules in any service that members of the public believe should be deleted or modified “for the purpose of alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens.”

[Tech Minds] built one of those cheap automatic antenna tuners you see everywhere — this one scaled up to 350 watt capability. The kit is mostly built, but you do have to add the connectors and a few other stray bits.

Happy Twin Peaks Day! Go enjoy a damn fine cup of coffee.

We hear a lot about how ham radio isn’t what it used to be. But what was it like?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.radio/post/6157255

To facilitate operations, scripting, and automation on Brandmeister, we are now starting the complete removal of Radio IDs that do not comply with the internationally recognized MCC (Mobile Country Code) numbering system.

If you currently have a device connecting to Brandmeister with a Radio ID starting with the digit “1”, please read the following carefully:

To facilitate operations, scripting, and automation on Brandmeister, we are now starting the complete removal of Radio IDs that do not comply with the internationally recognized MCC (Mobile Country Code) numbering system.

If you currently have a device connecting to Brandmeister with a Radio ID starting with the digit “1”, please read the following carefully:

[Kyiv, 12 Feb 2025] – Today, RigExpert’s administrative office was completely destroyed by a russian ballistic missile. Fortunately, all employees are safe.

After many improvements to Proton Wallet during the last year and positive feedback from the community, we are opening Proton Wallet to the world so that everyone can enjoy financial freedom and sovereignty.