Public Service Events – Next Generation of Hams
I’ve been a ham for 30-some years. When I got into the hobby cell phones were sparse and hams were
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Public Service Events
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
Read More2022 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 MoreGenerational Change in Ham Radio and Events
I am sure this title has been said before. Prior to pocket-sized cellphones ham radio was a must for all
Read MoreLack of Public Service Events Dims Focus
Since public service events during Covid was non-existent and has been very slow in restarting, many of us have lost
Read MoreDMR Roaming
Since I spend a lot of time driving between Berkshires to Long Island to North Central Connecticut I have been
Read MoreBerkshire County DMR TG Assigned
Yes, we got our own assigned DMR TG on Brandmeister for Berkshire County TG 31252 Mass Statewide TG is 3125
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
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