Mastodawn

Or is it that you can't decode signals by just listening to them? If so, what about RTTY, packet radio, DMR, D-Star....? 🤷🏼‍♂

Bebef

2d ago

What's with all the hate towards #FT8?

I come from a physics and IT background and I find it super fascinating that you can communicate half around the planet using the power of 2,5 smartphones. From a signal perspective: amazing!

Also, for me it actually was a low barrier to entry, as I'm not proficient in #CW just yet.

Yes, there are always tradidionalists that are against all "new things". I wonder if those people have built the spark-gap transmitter they use for CW on their own... 🤔

Bebef

2d ago

MrAldisa 6d ago

This month I have the special #hamradio callsign EH5LGBT, and yesterday I used it in a local Morse contest. After a while I started receaving (in morse), "CERDOS CERDOS CERDOS" (PIG in spanish), and later I recieved this email.

I laughed, because I feel proud about myself, and I don't care what these idiots may think.

Happy #pride and see you on the air!

#pridemonth #lgbtqi

Bebef

2d ago

Before this vacation is over (unfortunately tomorrow) and I have to dismantle my #EFHW setup, I want to try a few actual #QSO on #FT8

Wish me luck 🤞

Bebef

3d ago

Bebef 🦦🇪🇺🏴‍☠️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🚙🐼🥦🚩🏴3d ago

Do you know those USB-C ports that chinese manufacturers like to put into their devices that actually are no USB-C ports? Those, that will only connect and/or charge with a USB-A to USB-C cable only?

How do you fix that? Are there special cables that would allow usage anyway? Do you put in a 56kΩ, as the specs require?

I'm so done with using anything not-USB-C on a USB-C port. 😩

Bebef

5d ago

My first ever #shortwave "on the air" using #WSPR was quite the success! I managed to be received at ER60tb (1000km off the north pole) on 20m and QE38lr (SE Australia, 16700km) on 10m, which is quite awesome!

I have to admit though that I was using 10W TX 😅 (which I reduced to 5W after the first contacts).

I'll stay on 20m for a bit and then probably call it a day.

Bebef

5d ago

Fesshole 🧻5d ago

I bought some CR2032 batteries and noticed that they now have a pattern of coloured dots on one side. Google revealed that the dots are ink, dissolve in saliva, and provide a visual warning that someone has swallowed a battery. So I licked one. My tongue was blue for two days.

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Bebef

Jun 6

I will publish a remix on Thingiverse.

Bebef

Jun 6

I took handles for the #X6100 from #Thingiverse and modified them so that #DIN912 screw heads would be flush with the handle.

I think it came out quite nicely.

Bebef

Jun 5

So, the blown-up (tr)uSDX probably won't be ready for my vacation, so out of desparation, I bought a Xiegu #X6100 so I have at least something to work with on my vacation.

Any hints on what I shall do first? Of course, firmware update.

Which alternatives shall I look into? R1CBU firmware maybe?

#trusdx #hf #shortwave

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