IAN – Messaging Into and Out of Naples
I was listening to the VOIP Hurricane Net / Hurricane Observation Network on DMR TG 3199. Great quality digital voice
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2022 Josh Triathlon with APRS
So you are putting on an event in the middle of nowhere with no APRS RF coverage, terrain which is
Read moreAnnual SAG Operation for Josh Billings Tri
Annually, in September, I organize the SAG Ops for JoshBillings.com triathlon in the Berkshires. This is a nearly 50 year
Read moreIs the Ham Communicator Obsolete?
Ouch – that hurt! More and more events are finding that the “I only talk on the radio” type volunteer
Read moreRoad Travel Communications
As the occasional long distance road traveler, I am always looking for the best “enroute comm tool”. The original was,
Read more200711 Weekend Drive
The weekend drive from Long Island to North Central CT to Berkshires and return to Long Island on Sunday will
Read more3000 mile Road Trip Completed
Over 8 days we completed a 3000 mile road trip from the Berkshires to Branson, MO, then Nashville, TN and
Read moreJosh Billings 2018 Recap
The Josh has been “what it is” for the last 40+ years. Everyone in a traditional groove. Due to algae
Read moreJosh Billings Triathlon 2018
Previous years I have been the Race Director Shadow, tagging along (driving) the Race Director pre and post race from
Read moreETHERNET SWITCH RFI
After adding all the gizmos (VHF/UHF DMR/Analog radio, ethernet intranet, APRS I-Gate, DMR Hotspot, LTE access) I suddenly had full
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