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@kb0rzb

A US-based general class amateur radio operator. LORA. PSK. HF. FT8. I’m using this account to log my radio activity.

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It still whips the llama’s ass. 🦙🦙🦙

02.10.2025 13:14 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I guess APRS probably won’t be too useful in the event of a zombie apocalypse.

19.05.2025 15:50 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Bookmark: PD power converter. a.co/d/3DJk2Mm

05.03.2025 12:44 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Using GridTracker to auto report FT8 contacts to www.equal.cc. Note: real-time contacts reported while GridTracker running.

01.03.2025 15:21 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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GitHub - dg5lp/FT8-Helper-2.5 Contribute to dg5lp/FT8-Helper-2.5 development by creating an account on GitHub.

Bookmark: FT8 Helper app to automate FT8 QSOs. github.com/dg5lp/FT8-He...

22.02.2025 13:26 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Roof is common asphalt shingle. I was able to make contact this week. Problem was a setting in config.

15.02.2025 16:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Unhappy w my new attic 20m dipole. Diagonally, the attic isn’t quite long enough to pull the 1/2 wavelength wire tight in an inverted V. Was able to copy two PSK31 transmissions but not much else so far.

12.02.2025 13:15 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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20 meter/14 mhz 1/2 Wave Dipole Antenna for Amateur/Ham Radio 2KW ICAS | eBay Rated for 2kw ICAS. The 1/2 wave dipole is a balanced antenna that needs no balun, has less RFI problems than an end fed half wave. Can be installed as an inverted vee, dipole, or a vertical. Each ant...

Starting to build my antennas with a great, simple 20m inverted V dipole in the attic (HOA). I could have made it but I hear good things about the seller. It will connect to Kenwood TS480. www.ebay.com/itm/38674076...

09.02.2025 14:02 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Thanks Steve. I had no idea. Guess I need to do some more learning!

27.01.2025 22:37 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I guess hosting an #APRS igate has some value for the community - although I’m guessing these reports are mostly redundant. Anyway to know? #fadio #ham aprs.fi/info/a/KB0RZ...

27.01.2025 14:20 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Happen to recall which antenna you upgraded to? Thanks!

23.01.2025 00:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Mobilinkd – Highly mobile packet radio

Mobilinkd TNC4: I got this to take advantage of existing HT and 5 watt output. #APRS #RadioMail www.mobilinkd.com

06.01.2025 00:21 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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I have several Meshtastic node-contacts, but I don’t seem to be able to DM 99% of them without some sort of technical glitch. Is there a way to tell who is reachable immediately? Maybe the mesh isn’t dense enough where I am to support 3 hop delivery? Ideas?

02.01.2025 15:45 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
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PicoAPRS Transceiver The world's smallest APRS transceiver with TNC and a wide range of applications. Matchbox size, built-in GPS receiver. And now even better: Can also be used as an FM VHF handheld radio: PTT + loudspea...

Interesting. Bookmark: www.wimo.com/en/picoaprs?.... Need to find out what #aPRS frequency it uses.

30.12.2024 19:18 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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R1 - Complete Meshtastic Device powered by RAKwireless® Your new everyday Meshtastic companion. Unique 3D printed design in PLA Carbon Fiber material, sculpted to disappear in your pockets. Ultra efficient internals providing multi-day battery life. Hand a...

Exploring my new Meshtastic R1 #radio. For Ham radio and off grid radio enthusiastss, these are very cool. #LORA muzi.works

28.12.2024 13:16 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0