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Raspberry Pi

Last week bought a new addition to the radio shack in the form of a Raspberry Pi (Yay & sorry if you're still waiting) being totally impatient I had it unboxed, and setup within 30mins running Debian which is my choice of linux operating system. The first task I’d...

SSTV QSO

During the last couple of days on HamTests IRC chat there's been a few chats about SSTV, personally I'd only RX'd images this evening I decided to give it ago and managed to work PD1APN on 20m!

Android Mobile Application Development

During the last couple of weeks, I’ve been trying my hand and building some mobile applications for the Android platform. I actually took the easy route and used the PhoneGap software development kit, that allows you to build applications in HTML, CSS and Javascript...

RSGB April 144MHz UKAC Contest

The April 144MHz UKAC landed on the same evening as radio club, which I'd prior committed to, so was only able to catch the last 30mins, even so managed 8 QSOs best DX being M1MHZ in IO92WV. Equipment: IC-910HX, 5el 2m yagi at 15ft ASL (no preamp) and Win-Test for...

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