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text by @W8FIK
Jun 26, 2025

YSF and DMR final conclusion from an old poor ham

_**i started with a Yaeso FT70DR
I wanted to try C4FM and get into all those cool world wide talkgroups
well that turned into frustration because when you take the repeater, for a while the locals complain...
Then I thought...hey Tom try DMR that sounds like fun.
well pretty much the same end result. Its another mode for tal;king to locals on a repeater...
and if you want to try one of those fun talk groups well you get kicked off after a few minutes, the radio just goes quiet...you have to push the ptt to get back

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text by @W8FIK
Jun 16, 2025

moving on from YSF to DMR

well I tried YSF on my FT0DR for a while...
I just dont like it
too many dropped messages too hard to listen to
so Im going to try DMR
a friend is loaning me a DMR radio to try and learn on
I know its a whole new learning curve...
but I have no life, no family
and a lot of time
Ill keep you updated

Oh does anyone find it irratating that yaesu only has a handful of radios thaat do fusion and almost all are $400-$800...

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text by @W1DVR
Jun 5, 2025

2025 ARRL Field Day: FAQ with the Contest Program Manager

Source:
https://www.arrl.org/news/2025-arrl-field-day-faq-with-the-contest-program-manager

The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and June is upon us! hat means we are in the countdown to 2025 ARRL Field Day! There’s a lot of excitement building around the theme of “Radio Connects” and hams across North America are preparing for the big weekend of June 28 – 29.

In their efforts to prepare for the activations, many radio amateurs are researching the finer points of Field Day rules. All the information is

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text by @W1DVR
May 30, 2025

Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2482 for Friday, May 23rd, 2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/news/2025/5/22/amateur-radio-newsline-report-2482-for-friday-may-23rd-2025

https://www.arnewsline.org/s/Report2482.mp3

  • - REPORT: US UNPREPARED TO HANDLE MAJOR SOLAR STORM
  • - ON-LOAN DMR KIT STARTS YOUNG UK HAMS ON THEIR JOURNEYS
  • - ANTENNA AUCTION RAISES FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP
  • - STUDENTS GET FREE ONLINE LESSONS ABOUT WEATHER SATELLITES
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    text by @W1DVR
    May 9, 2025

    What to Post on HamLike.com — and How!

    # 📡 What to Post on HamLike.com — and How!

    Welcome to HamLike.com — the community-driven ham radio hub where you decide what makes the homepage.
    Every thumbs-up you give helps surface the best content for everyone to see!

    Not sure what to post or how to get started? This quick guide will show you how to share helpful articles, cool videos, project photos, memes, or anything else related to ham radio.

    ## ✅ What Can I Post?

    If it's related to ham radio, it's fair game! Here are just a few ideas:

    ### 📘 Guides &

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    text by @W1DVR
    May 7, 2025

    What logging software or app do you use?

    Hey everyone! I'm curious about how you're keeping track of your QSOs.

    There are so many options out there… from classic paper logs to modern apps and cloud-based tools. Some hams love N3FJP, Log4OM, HAMRS, or Ham Radio Deluxe. Others stick with QRZ, CloudLog, or even roll their own spreadsheets or Raspberry Pi setups.

    So, what do you use? And more importantly, why do you like it?

    Drop your favorite logging method below. Whether it's old-school or high-tech, I’d love to hear what’s working for you. If you’ve switched from one to another, what made you

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    image by @W1DVR
    3 days ago

    Here’s my setup right now.

    Nothing fancy, just the station I use to get on the air, keep learning, and have fun with the hobby.

    If you’ve got a shack, mobile setup, portable rig, or even just a simple radio desk, folding table, whatever, make a post and show it off too. Big or small, clean or chaotic, if it gets you on the air, it counts.

    share the link to your post in the comments.
    #Community #Gear
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    profile update by @W1DVR
    2 wks ago

    HamLike V2 Beta

    Welcome to the new HamLike.com V2 beta. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look around. We’re excited about some of the new things coming to HamLike, including free operator profiles with simple, easy-to-share URLs like HamLike.com/YourCallSign. Clubs will also be able to have their own free page with a clean custom link to share with members and visitors. We’re still working through the details, so please don’t be shy about sharing feedback, reporting bugs, or telling us what features you’d like to see.
    73s to everyone.
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    link by @W1DVR
    2 wks ago

    Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2525 for Friday, March 20th, 2026

    - BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION A SUCCESS
    - JUDGE ORDERS VOICE OF AMERICA BACK ON THE AIR
    - SKYWARN YOUTH NET CALLS CQ FOR SECOND YEAR
    - US MILITARY TESTS HF COMMUNICATIONS IN ALASKA
    - YL WORLD WIDE EVENT OVERWHELMING
    - AIRLINES REQUIRED TO UPDATE ELECTRONICS DUE TO CW INTERFERENCE
    - PUSH IS ON TO GET SARDINIA RADIOACTIVE
    - SUN-LIT AWAKENING FOR JAPAN'S 30-YEAR-OLD SATELLITE
    - WORLD OF DX
    - KICKER: DOCUMENTARY ABOUT MARTIN F. JUE AND M.F.J. IN THE WORKS
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    text by @W1DVR
    Dec 3, 2025

    Why Every Ham Radio Operator Should Start Using a YubiKey

    Why Every Ham Radio Operator Should Start Using a YubiKey


    Protect your online accounts with the strongest security available.

    Most of us in the ham radio community understand authentication and secure access. We verify callsigns, protect repeater systems, and double-check everything before transmitting.

    Online security works the same way — and a YubiKey gives you a physical, almost unbreakable way to secure your digital identity.

    Even if it’s not directly ham-radio

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    #Off Topic
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