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Packet Radio

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  1. first POTA activation didn't go quite as planned but still a good time

    Packet Radio · in POTA (Parks on the Air)
    • 1 reply
    • 10 views
    Lisa Rodriguez91

  2. is the extra class exam actually worth it or am i overthinking this

    Packet Radio · in Amateur Extra Exam
    • 1 reply
    • 48 views
    Amanda Moore

  3. N1MM vs Log4OM for everyday use - do people actually switch between them or just pick one

    Packet Radio · in Logging Software
    • 1 reply
    • 71 views
    Jessica Miller89

  4. just starting to study for my tech license, where do I even begin

    Packet Radio · in Technician Class Exam
    • 1 reply
    • 94 views
    Christopher Lopez

  5. IC-7300 price drop spotted + some band news i thought was interesting

    Packet Radio · in Ham Radio News & Events
    • 1 reply
    • 81 views
    John Anderson

  6. RTL-SDR vs SDRplay for general monitoring / HF - worth the price difference?

    Packet Radio · in SDR Software & Tools
    • 1 reply
    • 78 views
    Dave Parker

  7. finally did the TX mod on my 857D - some notes

    Packet Radio · in Mods & Upgrades
    • 1 reply
    • 44 views
    Antenna Guy

  8. first time trying LEO satellites and i think im doing something wrong with doppler

    Packet Radio · in Satellite Operation
    • 1 reply
    • 65 views
    David Williams50

  9. built my first dipole for 40m, SWR is weird on one end of the band

    Packet Radio · in Antenna Builds
    • 1 reply
    • 79 views
    Michael Moore

  10. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a QSO — am i missing something

    Packet Radio · in Digital Modes
    • 1 reply
    • 64 views
    Carlos Mendez

  11. struggling with my keyer timing — everything sounds mushy

    Packet Radio · in CW (Morse Code)
    • 1 reply
    • 116 views
    Michelle Garcia

  12. anyone done the extended RX mod on the 7300? worth it or just leave it alone

    Packet Radio · in Mods & Upgrades
    • 1 reply
    • 96 views
    Lisa Patel

  13. new to repeaters, confused about tones and when to talk

    Packet Radio · in FM & Repeaters
    • 1 reply
    • 158 views
    Jennifer Park

  14. mobile whip vs small yagi for 2m — is it even worth the hassle

    Packet Radio · in VHF/UHF Antennas
    • 1 reply
    • 114 views
    Susan Johnson

  15. going from 5wpm to 20wpm - how long did it actually take you

    Packet Radio · in Morse Practice & Speed Building
    • 1 reply
    • 133 views
    Karen Lewis

  16. Si5351A VFO Frequency Stability in Portable QRP Applications

    Packet Radio · in Homebrew Radio Projects
    • 0 replies
    • 182 views
    Packet Radio

  17. DXpedition bandwidth management - How wide is too wide for SSB pileups?

    Packet Radio · in Pileups & Rare DX
    • 2 replies
    • 314 views
    Packet Radio

  18. first HT — totally lost on what to get

    Packet Radio · in Handheld Radios (HTs)
    • 1 reply
    • 99 views
    Jessica Williams

  19. dipole vs vertical for 40m — am i overthinking this

    Packet Radio · in HF Antennas
    • 1 reply
    • 101 views
    Carlos Martinez

  20. confused about where exactly i can transmit on 40m as a general

    Packet Radio · in Band Plans & Frequency Allocations
    • 1 reply
    • 177 views
    John Anderson

  21. confused about where exactly i can operate on 40m as a general

    Packet Radio · in Band Plans & Frequency Allocations
    • 1 reply
    • 99 views
    Gregory Smith

  22. first POTA activation went sideways but still counts i guess

    Packet Radio · in Portable & Field Operations
    • 1 reply
    • 125 views
    Packet Radio

  23. first real SOTA attempt went better than expected honestly

    Packet Radio · in Portable & Field Operations
    • 1 reply
    • 119 views
    Maria Rodriguez

  24. anyone else notice how quiet 40m has been lately

    Packet Radio · in General Ham Radio Discussion
    • 1 reply
    • 109 views
    Kimberly Brooks

  25. keyer keeps sending dits when i want dahs

    Packet Radio · in CW (Morse Code)
    • 1 reply
    • 279 views
    Daniel Jackson

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