Mt Greylock APRS-Digi

To improve on the data efficiency at Mt. Greylock (K1FFK) we are installing a Microsat PLXDigi with Beta firmware. This firmware will allow the digi to ignore packets from outside a set service area and thus digi-peating only “virgin” packets. The goal is to reduce un-needed transmissions and increase the receiver availability for Berkshire County.

MFJ Ceasing On-Site Production April 26, 2024
Updated 4:26:24 8:00 pm EDT with additional statement from Martin F. Jue, K5FLU. MFJ Enterprises, Inc founder Martin F. Jue, K5FLU, announced that as of May 17, 2024, the company will cease on-site production at their Starkville, Mississippi, facility. Ameritron, Hy-Gain, Cushcraft, Mirage, and Vectronics brand products will be affected by the shutdown. In a letter […]
T-Minus 3 Three Weeks: 2024 ARRL National Convention at Hamvention® April 26, 2024
The 2024 ARRL National Convention is just 3 weeks away, on May 17 -- 19, 2024. The event is being hosted by Dayton Hamvention in Xenia, Ohio.ARRL has a significant amount of technical content planned for the convention program. (see the full rundown at www.arrl.org/expo). There are also presentations planned to challenge and inspire attendees […]
Youth on the Air (YOTA) will be accepting in-person donations of eclipse glasses April 26, 2024
Recycled glasses will be sent home with Argentinian campers attending the 2024 YOTA Summer Camp in the Americas, so that amateur radio operators and youth can safely watch the Annular Solar Eclipse in October. Donations are only being accepted in person at the Dayton Hamvention YOTA Booth #4304 from May 17 - 19 and at […]
2024 ARRL National Convention at Dayton Hamvention -- Program and App Available April 26, 2024
The 2024 ARRL National Convention, hosted by Dayton Hamvention®, is just a month away, and the convention program guide is now available at www.arrl.org/expo. The ARRL Events app is also ready to use, encouraging everyone planning to attend to preview all of the Hamvention exhibits, forums, and related activities.Download the free ARRL Events app, or […]
Amateur Radio Provides Communications Support for Boston Marathon April 26, 2024
On Monday, April 15, 2024, ham radio operators provided communications for the 128th running of the Boston Marathon. More than 280 radio amateurs participated in the event.The marathon is one of the largest events for which hams provide communications support. It drew volunteers from many different places. "Operators are volunteering across Start, Course, Finish, Transportation, […]